The LLM programmes can be taken either full-time (over a year) or part-time (over two years). The LLM academic year runs from September to September.
| Enrolment and Induction | |
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| 14 September - 28 September 2018 |
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| Semester One: 1 October to 14 December 2018 (11 weeks) | |
| 1 October 2018 |
Teaching begins. During this period you will be attending lectures and tutorials. After one week of teaching you will need to select the taught module elements for your programme of study. The induction programme is designed to assist you with this process. In December, you will have to submit a provisional title and outline of your required dissertation, in the area of your LLM programme. |
| Winter vacation | Winter vacation runs from 15 December 2018 until 6 January 2019. This will be a three-week break from teaching. You will want to use this time to consolidate and develop the work you have done in your first semester and finalise any Semester 1 assessment essays due in January - and to have a rest! |
| Semester Two: 7 January to 22 March 2019 (11 weeks) | |
| 7 January 2019 | Start of Semester Two. You will be attending your Semester 2 modules and working with your allocated supervisor on your dissertation. |
| Spring vacation | Between the end of Semester two and the start of the examination period, there will be a four/five week break. This will be a vital time for you to revise and develop your thoughts ahead of any examinations and to finalise any Semester 2 essays due in April. |
| Semester Three: 22 April to 9 June 2019 (or on completion of exams if later) | |
| 22 April 2019 | Start of Semester Three - no regular teaching. Some revision classes and dissertation support seminars will be available. It is important that students remain on campus where possible during this period to continue with their research for the compulsory dissertation and to take advantage of any additional support provided. |
| Mid Jan and mid April 2019 |
Assessment and Examination period Students who have opted for modules that include a course essay assessment component will have to submit their work either in Jan or April (or sometimes both). See module overview on website for more information – actual dates to be confirmed. |
| Late February 2019 | Results of Semester One assessments are normally available. |
| 29 April - 7 June 2019 (dates to be confirmed) | Examination period for modules assessed by formal examinations, typically a two or three-hour unseen paper. Some modules may use different assessment methods, which will be made clear during the module selection process and is also noted on the module descriptions on this website. |
| Mid July 2019 | Provisional Marks for Exams and Semester Two course essays will be available. |
| Mid-June to early-August 2019 | Dissertation writing up and completion period. |
| 14 August 2019 (provisional date) | You will need to submit your dissertation for marking. |
| August 2019 (dates to be confirmed) | This is the Summer resit period for students who need to retake an exam or resubmit a failed course essay. Usually over a two week period in early August. |
| Late October 2019 | Results time! You will be notified of your results via your individual MYSIS (online student information system) very soon after the meeting of the LLM Board of Examiners in October. |
| December 2019 | Graduation ceremonies. Many LLM students return to Queen Mary University of London for a graduation ceremony to celebrate their achievement with family and friends. |
The Queen Mary Careers Service provides help and advice on furthering your career, both while you are a student and after you have graduated.
We encourage graduates to join the Queen Mary Alumni Association, which is a great way for you to keep in contact with both your peers and tutors and to keep up to date with latest news from Queen Mary.
