Does the Master in Immigration Law (MIL046) qualify me to advise clients?

No. Regulated immigration advice in the UK requires authorisation under the relevant regulator. The MIL046 is academic postgraduate study.

Why is the MIL046 offered at a tourism and hospitality school?

Tourism, hospitality and aviation rely heavily on internationally mobile workforces. Senior HR, compliance and policy thinkers in our sectors get real value from postgraduate-level knowledge of immigration law.

Do I need a law degree to enrol in the Master in Immigration Law?

A law degree isn't mandatory, but the master is reading-heavy and benefits from prior exposure to legal or policy material.

How long does the MIL046 typically take?

Most master's programmes run between 12 and 24 months depending on study mode. Admissions can confirm timelines.

Can I study the master fully online?

Distance and hybrid options are available for some intakes. Speak to admissions for the current modes.

What does the MIL046 cost?

Fees vary by mode and intake. Contact LSTH admissions for current pricing.

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Master in Immigration Law (MIL046) at LSTH

The Master in Immigration Law (MIL046) is a postgraduate-level engagement with a fast-moving, politically contested area of law. It's for people who already have a serious working interest in the field — senior HR & compliance professionals, community-sector leads, or those building towards regulated advisory or policy work — and want to think about immigration in a more strategic, conceptual frame.

As with all our immigration-related courses: regulated advice in the UK is restricted by statute, so this master is academic study, not an authorisation to advise.

Why a Master in This Area

Senior decisions around immigration — in HR, compliance, policy & community work — benefit from a thinking person's grasp of the legal architecture, not only the latest casework. The Master in Immigration Law (MIL046) builds that grasp: rights frameworks, statutory categories, decision-making, judicial review of immigration decisions & the policy logic underneath.

Who Should Take the MIL046

Senior HR & compliance leads inside hospitality, travel & aviation groups.
Existing advisers wanting deeper academic grounding alongside their practice.
Community & charity sector professionals working with migrants and refugees.
Policy-curious career-changers from related sectors.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Master in Immigration Law typically progress within senior HR, compliance, policy & community-sector roles. Those moving towards regulated immigration advice in the UK still need to satisfy the relevant regulator's requirements; the MIL046 supports your thinking rather than substituting for those rules.

How You'll Study

The master involves substantial independent reading, written work & case engagement. On-campus and flexible delivery options are available depending on intake. Module structure & intake calendar confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent recognised qualification.
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for international applicants.
Minimum age 21 at enrolment.
Some prior exposure to legal or policy work strongly recommended.

Apply for the Master in Immigration Law (MIL046)

If your work brings you into regular contact with immigration questions & you want a postgraduate frame for thinking about them, the Master in Immigration Law sits at the right level. Click Enroll Now and LSTH admissions will respond within one working day.