Program Overview

LLM International and Commercial Law

Course Overview

The underlying philosophy of the LLM is to develop specialists in the field of International and Commercial Law.

Course Details

• Duration: 9 months (January start) or 12 months (September start)
• Level: Postgraduate
• Qualification: Master of Laws
• UK Fees: £10,300
• International Fees: £16,480
• Campus: Buckingham
• School: School of Law

Course Outline

The programme provides you with the key principles of commercial law, whilst developing your understanding of international legal frameworks. Our teaching team, who have extensive experience of practice, provide you with the knowledge and skills to enable you to achieve your academic and professional goals.

Specialist Designations

Students can select specific modules to have their LLM designated as specialising in:

• International Trade and Maritime Law
• Corporate Law
• Financial Services Law

Each designation requires the following to be taken:

• 60 unit Core module (Dissertation)
• 120 units of Options

Entry Requirements

• Applicants: Normally expected to have a first or second class honours LLB
• Mature Students: Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students
• International Students: We are happy to consider all international applications

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, please check our postgraduate English language requirements.

Selection Process

Wherever possible, you will be invited to the University to meet the Admissions Tutor for an informal interview and to have a tour of our campus.

Student Contract

When you are offered a place at the University you will be notified of the student contract between the University and students on our courses of study.

Teaching and Assessment

• Quality Teaching: We offer high quality, traditional Oxbridge-style teaching
• High Calibre Staff: Most of our academic staff teach for three terms out of four, with the remaining term used for research
• Teaching Methods: Seminars are the primary teaching method for this course
• Assessment Methods: The assessment of individual modules within each course varies according to the subject

After Your Course

• Graduate Employment: Our graduates have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, London, Oxford and Cambridge and secured jobs in senior positions around the world
• What Our Alumni Say: Quotes from alumni about their experiences and achievements

Course Fees

• UK Fees: £10,300
• International Fees: £16,480
• Postgraduate Loan Scheme: A system of postgraduate loans for Masters degrees in the UK is available with support from the UK Government

Scholarships and Bursaries

We have bursaries and scholarships available for both home and international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and these are awarded based on location, merit or financial need.

Accommodation

• On-Campus Accommodation: We guarantee on-campus accommodation to all new students for their first four terms of study
• What’s Included: All our study bedrooms are fully furnished, centrally heated, and connected to the internet

How to Apply

You can apply directly using our online application form.