This programme is designed to equip you with recognised masters-level training in both law and Chinese studies. You will receive advanced legal training, enabling progression to PhD should you wish. You will also achieve competence (reading, writing and oral) in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) and a solid understanding of contemporary Chinese society, culture, politics and business. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of broad areas of law and legal scholarship. It will provide you with intermediate/advanced level competence in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) and with a good understanding of contemporary issues in Chinese society, culture, politics and business. Once on the programme it will be possible for students to study more specialised areas of law and, where appropriate, graduate with a named LLM degree in one of the following areas: Commercial Law & Chinese; Intellectual Property Law & Chinese; International Law & Chinese. The programme fosters independent thinking and provides students with the tools to conduct masters-level research in Law. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in Chinese language and culture through Approved Residence Abroad. And gain a recognised advanced-level interdisciplinary qualification equipping you for work in a variety of legal institutions and policy-relevant positions, or further advanced level study.