Labour Law and Employment Relations LLM
Winter intake start date
2027-02-01
Winter intake deadline
2026-11-25
Integrate labour law, social policy and human resource management to take a European perspective on the international labour market. You will combine knowledge of these different fields with a modern skill-set, which will make you a highly sought-after professional in the field of employment relations. In the Master’s Labour Law and Employment Relations, you learn to solve complex legal and policy issues that arise in an international market with free movement policies for employees and companies.
Combine International Labour Law with courses in the fields of social policy, labour market and HRM ensuring a thorough understanding of the individual and collective labour law systems governing the different markets.
Combine the field of international labour law with courses in the fields of social policy, labour market, and human resources studies.
- The program ensures that you get a thorough understanding of the individual and collective labour law systems governing the different markets.
- Doing an internship is part of the curriculum, which allows you to put theory into practice
- This program offers a unique combination of courses in the fields of human resource studies, social policy and European labour law.
- You will become part of a strong community of (international) students and research experts.
- The program offers preparatory courses to bridge any knowledge gaps in your educational background.
Typical courses are:
- Inclusive HRM
- International Labour Law and Globalisation
- Transnational Labour Law
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
This master's approach will give graduates a competitive edge in the job market for international labour law and professional services.
Potential employers include (among others):
International business
(Non-)governmental organizations
Trade unions
Employer organizations
Labour market intermediaries
Law firms
Consultancy
Universities
