The Master of Laws (LLM) programme aims to provide students the opportunity for specialization in two particular fields of legal science, (a) European Business Law and (b) Human Rights and Social Justice, both at a theoretical and at a practical level. It provides postgraduate education to holders of a Bachelor in Law or of some other relevant Bachelor (Political Science, European Politics, IR, Economics etc.). Mainly, but not exclusively, it addresses itself to individuals who work or intend to do so in fields relevant to legal science (lawyers, judges, legal consultants or in general employees of companies and of other private sector entities or organizations, members of the public service or of some other public or semi-public agency or organization, members of non-governmental organizations, diplomats etc.)
It is expected that the programme will provide its graduates with additional qualifications and that it will enhance their cognitive as well as their managerial capacities when dealing with issues relevant to Law; this will help them enrich their career opportunities. Graduates of the programme also have the opportunity to pursue further studies at a PhD level.
The programme particularly highlights special legal issues that are of great theoretical and practical importance, encouraging a comparative approach to legal science, within the contemporary European context. Provisions of national law are being taken in close co-examination with European law, with the aim of confronting contemporary problems and challenges in a theoretically informed, while practically efficient, way.
The main academic aims of the program are: (a) the deepening of knowledge in specialized fields of legal science with theoretical and practical importance, as well as (b) the broadening of the understanding of legal science and of its implementation in a comparative European and International context. The programme explores the function of national law and its interrelation with European and International Law. The methods of interpretation and of the application of law are analyzed in a practical context, while emphasis is given both to the theoretical parameters and practical implementation, with an overall view to enhancing the capacity of students to confront current challenges and problems, especially those they may be encountered in the European and International environment, either in the field of commerce and entrepreneurship, or in the field of human rights and social justice.
Students are given the opportunity to engage in academic research and the application of legal practices and models, gaining well-founded specialization in legal fields of particular importance.
The Programme mainly, but not exclusively, addresses itself to individuals who work or intend to do so in fields relevant to legal science: lawyers, judges, legal consultants or in general employees of companies and of other private sector entities or organizations, members of the public service or of some other public or semi-public agency or organization, members of non-governmental organizations, diplomats etc.
Min. ECTS Credits: 30 Max. ECTS Credits: 30
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MLAW-501E | Applications of European Law | 10 |
| MLAW-502E | European Comparative Law and Policy | 10 |
| MLAW-509E | Legal Research and Methdodology | 10 |
Min. ECTS Credits: 60 Max. ECTS Credits: 60
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MLAW-511E | Public Procurement Law | 10 |
| MLAW-512E | Energy and Environmental Law | 10 |
| MLAW-513E | Competition Law | 10 |
| MLAW-514E | Finance and Credit Law | 10 |
| MLAW-515E | Intellectual Property Law | 10 |
| MLAW-516E | Consumer Law and E-Commerce | 10 |
| MLAW-590E | Master Thesis | 20 |
Min. ECTS Credits: 60 Max. ECTS Credits: 60
Notes: MLAW-590E is also included in this section
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MLAW-531E | European and International Protection of Human Rights | 10 |
| MLAW-532E | Criminal Law and Social Justice | 10 |
| MLAW-534E | Employment Law and Social Rights | 10 |
| MLAW-535E | Family Law and Bioethics | 10 |
| MLAW-537E | Fundamental Rights in Media and in the Internet | 10 |
| MLAW-538E | Immigration Law and Asylum Policy | 10 |
Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects and class participation.
Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.
Students come to UNIC from around the world, blending a diverse range of academic backgrounds, experiences, interests, talents and cultural heritage.
Admission to our University is granted under different categories, depending on the student’s qualifications and educational objectives.
Our general admissions policy relies on the student’s previous academic performance, including their high school grades. The Medical School has separate admissions policies and procedures outlined on the Medical School website.
The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements.
Students may begin their studies in September or February. Applications must reach the Office of Admissions together with all the required documents by:
| Studies from | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester (September to January) | Late June |
| Spring Semester (February to May) | Late October |
| Summer Session (June to July) | Late February |
| Application Deadlines for European and Local students | Please call the Office of Admissions on +357 22841528 |
Admission Policy Statement
The University adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admitting students without reference to race, colour, religion, gender, age, handicap or national origin. Admission to the University is granted under different categories depending on student qualifications and educational objectives. The University admissions policy relies on the student’s past records, including high school grades.
Once we review your application you will be contacted by an Admissions Counsellor guiding you through the rest of the application process and, if necessary, the procedure for issuing your student visa.
The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
| English Qualification | ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 525 and above |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 193 and above |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 80 and above |
| IELTS | 6 and above |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | B and above |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | C and above |
| GCSE English Language 'O' Level or IGCSE | C and above |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 3 and above |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) | Level B2 and above |
| Anglia | Level B2 and above |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan | 650 average score for ALL skills and above |
Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.
Full program tuition fees:
Local / EU Students:9.180 Euro
International / Non EU Students:13.860 Euro
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OTHER FEES |
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES |
ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES |
|
Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
55 |
55 |
|
Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
86 |
0 |
|
Registration fee (per semester) |
26 |
0 |
|
Health & accident insurance (per year) |
175 |
0 |
|
Student activities fee (per semester) |
20 |
0 |
|
Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester) |
15 |
0 |
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International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment) |
400 |
0 |
|
Transcript fee (per copy) |
5 |
5 |
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Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS) |
52 |
52 |
|
Second exam fee (per course) |
65 |
65 |
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Graduation application fee |
60 |
60 |
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Total |
959 |
273 |
Contact Person: UNIC
Phone: +35722841500
Email: admissions@unic.ac.cy
