The University of Law (Bloomsbury)
The University of Law (Bloomsbury)

The University of Law (Bloomsbury)

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LLM Mental Health Law

Study detals

: Master's degree : (LLM) in Mental Health Law : Full time : 36 Month

Requirements

English language requirements

·         IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each component)

·         Cambridge First /Advanced/ Proficiency: 176 overall (min. 169 in all skills)

·         TOEFL iBT (not ‘MyBest Scores’): 79 (min. 19 in L/S, 18 in R, 23 in W)

If you don’t have any of the Alternative English Language Qualifications listed above, University of Law offers English Test (ULET) to meet your English Language condition.

·         The University of Law English Test (ULET): 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in all skills)

The Certificate of Complete Secondary General Education is not acceptable for entry to this degree.

2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification(s)

Speciality

There aren’t any Pathways available

Additional information

Course Details

Mental health law impacts on many areas, which are reflected in the breadth of this course. You will cover various aspects of mental health and the law associated with it, including: housing and society; overlaps with criminal and civil law; specifics as to employment and the application of the Mental Health Act; and the Mental Capacity Act in practice. You’ll examine the availability of services, regulation of mental health care providers and the relationship between society and people who live with mental disabilities.

When you study the LLM Mental Health Law with us you will:

  • Be taught by expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.
  • Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.
  • Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.
  • Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.
  • Increase your earning potential - the 2023 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £5,000 more than their graduate counterparts.
  • Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.
  • Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies. 
  • 94% of postgraduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2024.
  • Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.
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