Pursue two LLMs simultaneously
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It is possible to pursue two LLMs, either simultaneously or consecutively at the University of Groningen, resulting in graduation with two distinctive degrees instead of one. In most cases taking two LLMs will also take two years, though some combinations could possibly be done in 1.5 years. It is possible to combinations of all our LLM programmes:
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Master of Laws in Energy and Climate Law
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Master of Laws in Advanced European Union Law
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Master of Laws in Global Criminal Law
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Master of Laws in Health and Technology Law
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Master of Laws in International Commercial Law
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Master of Laws in International Human Rights Law
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Master of Laws in Public International Law
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Master of Laws in Technology Law and Innovation
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Research Master (of Laws) in Legal Research
Combinations where completion possibly can be done in 1.5 years:
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Master of Laws in Global Criminal Law & International Human Rights Law
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Master of Laws in Health and Technology Law & Technology Law and Innovation
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Master of Laws in Public International Law & International Human Rights Law *
If you are interested in combining two LLMs, please contact our Study Advisers (LLM rug.nl) for advice on what to expect regarding workload and most effective study planning.
About pursuing two LLMs simultaneously
Degrees awarded
You will be awarded a distinctive LLM for each of the respective programmes you complete and you will receive two separate LLM degrees.***
Courses
The course structure of each LLM programme remains the same. Some courses might be offered in both LLMs and this overlap of courses would mean that when you successfully complete such courses, the credits are fulfilled for both LLMs.
Master's thesis
You must complete a Master's thesis for each of the respective LLM programmes, meaning you will have to write two Master's theses in total.*
Tuition fees
If you are an EU/EEA student, tuition fees paid depend on how long it takes you to complete both programmes. For more information about current EU/EEA student tuition fees, please check here.
If you are a non-EU/EEA student, full fees must be paid for each LLM programme undertaken. This would mean in most cases that combining LLMs consecutively instead of simultaneously would be advised. For more information about current non-EU/EEA student tuition fees, please check here.
Applying for admission
If you are interested in pursuiing two LLMs simultaneously or consecutively, please contact our Study Advisers (LLM rug.nl) for advice on how to plan this combination. The application deadline, the admission requirements and the application process is the same as applying for a single LLM programme.
* Please note that the International Human Rights Law and Public International Law tracks share the same CROHO code and therefore award the same degree. As a result, combining these two LLM tracks leads to a double specialisation yet, but awards only one LLM degree. It also means you will only have to write one Master's thesis.
This situation applies to the combination of other tracks that share the same CROHO code.
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of all information, there may be unintended errors and changes or deletions without notice. The matters covered by these webpages are subject to change from time to time both before and after your admission.