LLM in Food Law (Liverpool John Moores University) - Online

Food law is a dynamic area of law, heavily influenced by developments at an EU level. Over the years this course has recruited students from all over the globe and from many different backgrounds. A typical student may be an Environmental Health Officer, or work in the food industry, or a practising lawyer or a consultant. As such the Food Law programme is specifically designed for lawyers and non-legal professionals with interests in the food law field, particularly those involved in the food industry.

• Duration: 26 months
• Start dates: 2Oth October 2025
• Modules: all 8 modules
• The LLM requires the successful completion of 180 credits

Delivery Details

• To successfully complete the course, you must pass each module.
• The course is assessed entirely by coursework, which will require to be submitted online.
• Module assessments will incorporate avariety of summative and formative submissions including reports, essays, presentations, and research assignments.
• You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.
• There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.

By completing this course, you will be able to...

• Critically appraise the legislation and regulatory practices in the food law field
• Develop critical responses to food sources protection law, and the ability to apply them critically in a variety of contexts
• Undertake analysis of food consumer protection law, and the ability to apply it critically in a variety of contexts
• Incorporate the issues at the forefront of food marketing law, and the ability to apply them critically in a variety of contexts and more!

For more information about duration, please contact the university.