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6 Best Law Master's Universities in the United Kingdom 2026

This ranks Law master’s degree options in the United Kingdom for 2026. It is for applicants comparing where to study at postgraduate level.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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MA University of Manchester logo

University of Manchester

Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 75 QS World #34 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yr
Founded
1824
3
UD University of Dundee logo

University of Dundee

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
4
IU ifs University College logo

ifs University College

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
5
UL University of London logo

University of London

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
6
US University of Strathclyde logo

University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Master's Law?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Manchester, The American University in London, University of Dundee. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Law cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Law abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Law at Master's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Law at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A master’s degree in Law is for applicants who already hold an earlier degree and want more focused study before moving into legal practice, policy, research, or related work. The options in this set are postgraduate routes, so they suit people choosing a further qualification rather than an entry-level law degree.

All three universities are public, so the main differences to weigh are practical rather than ownership. Two are in London and one is in Dundee, so location is a clear factor between a large capital-city setting and a smaller Scottish city. Fee information is published for none of these universities in the facts provided, so tuition needs to be confirmed directly with each university.

Before applying, verify the exact Law programme title, total tuition, entry requirements, start date, and whether the course matches your intended route. Also confirm how many of the four programmes are available at each university, because that split is not specified.