1 year full-time
2 years part-time

The aim of this programme is to develop an advanced level of understanding of the subject of European law its broadest sense, that is, including the law of the European Union (EU), the European Convention on Human Rights and comparative European legal studies. The programme examines issues that highlight the contemporary and dynamic features of European law, such as constitutional law, human rights and the single market, while also focusing on new and controversial aspects such as EU citizenship, migration and asylum, healthcare law, European criminal law, security in Europe , competition law and access to public services. As a result, you will achieve a deeper understanding of issues of European law and their place in the process of European legal, social, political and economic integration.

Programme structure
Autumn term: two core courses comprising Contemporary Issues in European Law; and Theory and Research in European Law.

Spring term: two options, one of which must be selected from Law and Citizenship of the EU; Migration under the European Convention on Human Rights; Freedom, Security and Justice in the EU; European Environmental Law; European External Relations; European Comparative Law; European Health Care Law; EU Single Market Law; International Law and the Protection of Minorities; International and Comparative Corporate Insolvency Law; and International and Comparative Company Law.

The range of options available in any one year may vary. One option may be selected from the full array offered within the Sussex Law School. Alternatively, full-time students may spend the spring term at another European university under the SOCRATES exchange programme. In the host university, you will follow courses on different aspects of European law taught in English.

Summer term and vacation: supervised research training and work on the LLM dissertation.

Study Visit
During the year you will also have the opportunity to participate in a study visit to a number of European institutions. The aim of this visit is to enable you to gain first-hand experience of the European legal and political institutions and to enhance your understanding of the role of the institutions in the process of European legal integration.

Assessment
The courses are assessed by a combination of coursework, examinations, 4,000-5,000-word essays and a dissertation of 20,000 words.

How to Apply and Further Information
For further information about the programme contact the Course Director:

Professor Susan Millns
Sussex Law School
Essex House
The University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9QQ

Tel: + 44 (0) 1273 678532
Email: S.Millns@sussex.ac.uk

For further information about the application process contact:

Student Recruitment Services
Sussex House
The University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9RH

Tel: + 44 (0) 1273 876787
Email: pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk

To request a brochure for the LLM in European Law Programme, please click HERE to access the online request form.

Teaching Term Dates for 2009-2010

Autumn Term - 5 October 2009 to 11 December 2009
Spring Term - 11 January 2010 to 19 March 2010
Summer Term - 19 April 2010 to 25 June 2010

Postgraduate Students will normally be registered from 1 October 2009 to 30 September 2010