Teaching & modules
Modules
Required modules
The programme is divided into modules, and you will normally complete a total of 180 credits. You are required to take the following modules:
- International Tax Law I: Fundamentals of International Tax Law (15 credits)
- International Tax Law II: Tax Treaties (15 credits)
- International Tax Law III: Advanced Issues in International Taxation (15 credits)
- Transfer Pricing I: Fundamentals of Transfer Pricing (15 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Transfer Pricing Practice Project (45 credits)
You will complete a Dissertation (60 credits) or we may agree that you can take the Transfer Pricing Practice Project (45 credits) instead. If you take the Transfer Pricing Practice Project, you will be required to take an additional 15 credit module from the list of options.
Optional modules
To complete the required 180 credits for the LLM, you will choose from a range of optional modules, which may include:
- Transfer Pricing II: Advanced Topics in Transfer Pricing (15 credits)
- European Union Tax Law I: Fundamentals of EU Tax Law (15 credits)
- European Tax Law II: Direct Tax Harmonisation (15 credits)
- European Union Tax Law III: Advanced Issues in EU Tax Law (15 credits)
- Value Added Tax I: Fundamentals of VAT (15 credits)
- Value Added Tax II: Advanced Topics in VAT (15 credits)
- Taxation of Business Enterprises I: Fundamentals of Business Taxation (15 credits)
- Tax Administration, Procedure and Dispute Resolution (15 credits)
- Global Minimum Tax (15 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
Teaching
This programme is designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing you to study alongside your other commitments
Each week, you can expect around 2 hours of directed study, which includes engaging with online learning materials such as recorded videos, readings, and graphics.
You’ll also take part in approximately 2 hours of interactive learning activities, including a live seminar and participation in discussion boards.
In addition, you should plan for around 15 hours of independent study, which may involve completing tasks, reading, conducting research, and revising.
Alongside these learning activities, you’ll have access to a wide range of support, including:
- King’s College London Library Services and electronic resources
- Supportive online tutors
- Student support services
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Examinations
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and take-home examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include take-home examination, assessed forum or dissertation.
Application closing date guidance
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.
- Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2026 (23:59 UK time)
- The final application deadline is on 10 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)
After the first application deadline in March:
- if the programme is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above
- if the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
Online
Study mode:
Part time
Duration:
Two years, up to a maximum of six years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026