OpenFieldUniversity of Westminster - Regent Street
The historic Regent Street Campus (309 Regent Street) is the birthplace and headquarters of the University of Westminster, located in central London near Oxford Circus. Established as Britain's first polytechnic institution in 1838, it houses Westminster Law School and the Centre for the Study of Democracy.
Academic overview & excellence
Regent Street features the world-famous Regent Street Cinema (birthplace of British cinema in 1896), state-of-the-art mock courtrooms, the Westminster International Law Clinic, and advanced research centres in international dispute resolution, constitutional reform, and global human rights law.
Research admissions & criteria
Undergraduate law admissions typically require A-Level grades ABB or IB Diploma 32 points. Postgraduate LLM and PhD programs require an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) in law or related social sciences and an academic research statement. English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in writing).
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Westminster International Law School LLM Fee Scholarship
Competitive merit scholarship awarded to outstanding international law scholars enrolling in full-time Master of Laws (LLM) degrees at Regent Street.
Master of Laws (LLM) in International Commercial Law
One-year intensive master's examining multinational corporate governance, international arbitration, maritime trade law, and digital copyright compliance.
PhD Studentship in Global Democratic Resilience & Human Rights
Doctoral research studentship based within the Centre for the Study of Democracy investigating comparative electoral integrity, civil rights, and authoritarianism.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB Honours) with European Legal Studies
Qualifying law degree accredited by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority, featuring central London court visits and mooting.
Westminster Legal Advice Clinic Practicum Residency
Supervised clinical casework in London courts providing free legal assistance to public clients in housing, family, and immigration law.
Master of Arts in International Relations & Global Security
One-year master's analyzing international security crises, global geopolitical shifts, climate diplomacy, and counterterrorism strategy.
Certificate in FinTech Regulation & Digital Asset Compliance
Eight-week executive evening masterclass on cryptocurrency regulation, FCA compliance, blockchain smart contracts, and anti-money laundering (AML).
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Prof. Dr. David Chandler
Professor of International Relations · Centre for the Study of Democracy & School of Social Sciences
Prof. Dr. David Chandler is Professor of International Relations in the Centre for the Study of Democracy & School of Social Sciences at University of Westminster - Regent Street, conducting advanced research in Digital Governance, Statebuilding & Intervention, Anthropocene Geopolitics.
Prof. Liz Malcolm
Head of Westminster Law School & Professor of Law · Westminster Law School
Prof. Liz Malcolm is Head of Westminster Law School & Professor of Law in the Westminster Law School at University of Westminster - Regent Street, conducting advanced research in Clinical Legal Education, Commercial Property Law, Access to Justice in London.
Prof. Andreas Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos
Professor of Law & Theory & Director of The Westminster Law & Theory Lab · Westminster Law & Theory Lab
Prof. Andreas Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos is Professor of Law & Theory & Director of The Westminster Law & Theory Lab in the Westminster Law & Theory Lab at University of Westminster - Regent Street, conducting advanced research in Spatial Justice, Critical Legal Theory, Environmental Jurisprudence.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with University of Westminster - Regent Street.