The LLM in Advanced Legal Practice is an innovative masters programme designed especially for those who are qualified solicitors or barristers. Building upon legal qualification on completion of the Legal Practice Course or the Bar Professional Training Course (or an accepted international equivalent), the programme provides the ideal opportunity for professional development in a specialist area of law. Candidates are expected to undertake in-depth study of an agreed legal topic under individual tutor supervision.
The programme commences in October each year and is delivered via distance learning. Whilst it is normally of two years duration, the programme can be completed within 12 months with hard work.
Students begin the programme by completing a Legal Research and Study Skills unit designed to update their writing and research skills. The remainder of the programme requires students to complete a project of between 15,000 - 17,000 words. The project must concentrate on the law in England and Wales, but providing there is an appropriate tutor available to supervise it the project can include a comparative study of international legal jurisdictions.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must either:
Have successfully completed the Law Society Finals Examination, Legal Practice Programme, Bar Finals Programme, Bar Vocational Course/Bar Professional Training Course or their equivalent. The completion of these programmes, which are postgraduate diplomas, entitles students to 120 points advanced standing.

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Have enrolled on Northumbria's Full Time Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or Full Time Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the same time as they enrol to the LLM Advanced Legal Practice and be expected to complete either the BPTC/LPC within that academic year. The completion of the BPTC/LPC programmes, which are postgraduate diplomas, entitles students to 120 points advanced standing. Any student who enrols upon the BPTC/LPC at the same time as the LLM Advanced Legal Practice must satisfactorily complete the BPTC/LPC programme before they can be awarded the LLM Advanced Legal Practice.

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Have enrolled on Northumbria's Part Time BPTC, or Part Time LPC and have commenced their second year and are expected to complete the BPTC/LPC within that academic year. The completion of the BPTC/LPC programmes, which are postgraduate diplomas, entitles students to 120 points advanced standing. They will enrol on the LLM Advanced Legal Practice at the start of their second year. Any student who is enrolled upon the part-time BPTC/LPC at the same time as the LLM Advanced Legal Practice must satisfactorily complete their BPTC/LPC programme before they can be awarded the LLM Advanced Legal Practice.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.
A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

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The programme is informed by a belief in the importance of cultural enterprise, which is embedded into the framework structure. Core modules equip students with an understanding of the necessary knowledge of cultural management, and encourage students to consider enterprise and entrepreneurialism in this context. The programme synthesizes critical examination of cultural management theory and practices with the wider background, policies, theories and principles of working in the arts, cultural and creative industries. Cultural management within the artistic, creative and cultural contexts is becoming increasingly internationalised and the global nature of cultural management in each of the degree areas is explored within the context of international policy, funding and advances in collaborative working. This is applied within a contemporary social, political, economic and technological context and within public, voluntary and commercial sector frameworks.

The programme offers an innovative approach to creative and cultural leadership including operational and strategic management, offering professional development at a high level, encouraging learners to critically reflect on policies, procedures and practices informed by theory. The programme develops essential creative and cultural management skills. Funding and sponsorship, marketing and management of cultural and creative projects are each explored. The programme addresses the nature and process of managing a creative and cultural organisation and recognises that managing staff, teams and volunteers and strategies for workforce development are key elements of the cultural manager’s role. Alongside this, community working and education programmes form the remit of many cultural sector activities. The programme enables learners to engage with social and education policy and strategies for developing and aligning activity to meet the needs of particular communities and audiences.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should possess one of the following:

a degree in an arts related area;

a degree in a non-arts related area with a proven interest in an art form or aspects of cultural management and/or considerable relevant work experience.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.

A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

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For a number of years the School of the Built and Natural Environment has been at the forefront of new technologies. We have a history of employing the latest electronic media in our research and throughout our teaching. Following the rise of importance in the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) within the Built Environment professions the School established the BIM Academy with Ryder Architecture – one of the leading Architecture firms in the country. BIM will transform the Built Environment. By sharing information between Design Team (architects, surveyors, consulting engineers), Contractors and Subcontractors, and Owners, it can add additional discipline-specific knowledge to one single model, meaning significant reduction in information loss, and a more efficient, accurate construction process and improved maintenance and repair of buildings.

This programme is unique in that it is responding directly to industry demand to provide students with enhanced knowledge of BIM software and its strategic integration into everyday projects.

Aims of the programme
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• To provide a better understanding of the future of construction and how the industry will develop in a BIM enabled future

• To provide an understanding of the complexity of working in interdisciplinary teams and managing collaborative design and production

• To allow students to develop new skills which will enhance their ability to plan and execute design for construction, producing more efficient, sustainable and buildable projects

• To allow construction industry professionals to enhance their existing skills in order to improve project delivery through the use of Building Information Modelling and Management.

• To foster leadership, decision making, strategic thinking and communication

Entry Requirements

Degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.

A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

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This Professional Masters Programme is aimed at graduates wanting to pursue a career in either the Property or Construction sector.

This incorporates a wide range of career opportunity such as;

- commercial property management, investment and agency

- property development

- commercial management of construction

- quantity surveying

- building surveying

- construction management

- project management.

It will provide an opportunity for those wishing to commence a career in the built environment sector from a non-cognate base. Employers are seeking out graduates who can provide added value in the form of a non-vocational first degree to go with the vocational Masters qualification. As a result, graduate employment levels are very high.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally have a minimum of a lower second class (2:2) honours degree. It is advantageous, but not essential, to be in relevant employment.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.

A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

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Northumbria has an enviable reputation for its practical, innovative LLM programmes, which are accessible to a wide range of professionals.

The linked award structure of our distance learning LLM programmes gives students flexibility in their studies. Students enrol on and complete each stage of the programme,all of which are at Masters level, before choosing to move onto the next stage or choosing to exit with the relevant award. The stages are Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and LLM.

Each part of the programme is treated as a separate and distinct award – successful completion of the 60 credit Postgraduate Certificate stage, comprising three modules, is therefore an entry requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma stage and successful completion of the 60 credit

Postgraduate Diploma stage, comprising three modules, is an entry requirement for the LLM stage. Completion of all three stage leads to the award of LLM.

Commercial awareness is a pre-requisite for both legal practitioners and those in business. The LLM in Commercial Law is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a range of commercial law subjects.

Students on the programme gain specialist legal knowledge within a practical context, whilst developing expertise in chosen areas and enhancing research skills.

The programme will be of interest to legal practitioners, to those in business and to people in the public sector who encounter various aspects of Commercial Law.

The programme builds upon participants’ experience - whether gained through undergraduate study, employment or legal practice - and in addition to developing existing expertise and knowledge, the programme offers a range of practical benefits including:

- Greater awareness of legal commercial issues

- The ability to apply specialist legal knowledge to practical problems

- The acquisition of expertise in new specialist areas

- The ability to critically evaluate legal issues

- Enhanced research and presentation skills

This programme offers students a significant opportunity to tailor their studies to their particular interests and career objectives. Students study two compulsory modules and our optional modules, followed by a research project in an area of particular interest to the student, for those who wish to obtain the LLM qualification.

Entry Requirements

The usual entry requirement is one of the following:
a degree in law.

a degree incorporating law elements or a joint honours degree incorporating law.

a comparable professional qualification.

Students with non-law degrees but appropriate work experience will also be considered. Candidates without a degree or equivalent but suitable work related experience may also exceptionally be considered for admission to the Diploma.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.

A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

Other Fees

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