Program Overview

LLM International Business Law

Course Overview

Our one-year LLM International Business Law postgraduate course will equip you with specialist legal knowledge which you can use to advise or manage businesses and organisations globally. You will develop the skills required to think critically, construct arguments and process large amounts of data.

This course offers many flexible study options, meaning you can choose which style of learning suits your lifestyle better, whether that is at weekends, evenings or during the daytime. Unlike many other Law degrees, this course is taught in small group sizes, giving you the individual attention and support needed for success.

Alongside the course, we invite all RCL students to learn about Thinking into Character ™ – our unique personal, leadership and growth programme, designed to teach you how to manage and lead yourself effectively to be successful in all aspects of your personal and professional life.

Why study this course?

• You will develop the analytical and critical skills essential for formulating legal arguments.
• Learn the knowledge and transferable skills needed to stand out to future employers.
• Online learning provides additional flexibility with your studies.

Modules

• Fundamental Academic Legal Skills and the English Legal System (Optional)
• Corporate Governance (Optional)
• International Business Law
• International Human Rights Law (Optional)
• Individual Employment Law (Optional)
• Public International Law (Optional)
• Independent Legal Research Project (Optional)
• Financial and Economic Crime (Optional)
• Legal Tech/Fin Tech (Optional)
• International Dispute Resolution (Optional)
• Islamic Insurance (Takaful) (Optional)
• Islamic Business Transaction Law (Optional)
• International Marketing Management (Optional)
• Corporate and Social Responsibility (Optional)
• Corporate Reporting (Optional)
• Strategic Management and Leadership (Optional)
• Dissertation
• Research Skills and Methods in Law

Career progression

Upon successfully completing this course, you can pursue exciting career paths in either law or business, such as working in-house as a member of a legal team in a huge range of professions and fields.

Additional potential roles include:

• Government legal policy roles
• Civil service
• Forensic accountant
• Local government officer
• Business management and leadership
• A huge range of roles in the corporate world
• CEO
• Company secretary

Entry Requirements

You are normally expected to have successfully completed an honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and have appropriate work experience.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

• Your application form will need to be accompanied by a reflective overview of the managerial responsibilities you have undertaken to date.
• A minimum of two years’ relevant work experience is required
• A letter of reference on headed paper from the current/most recent employer must be provided, clearly showing length of employment and a breakdown of roles and responsibilities

If English isn’t your first language you will also need IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Duration and Study Mode

• Duration: 1 year (full-time)
• Study mode: Full-time

Location and Fees

• Location: Fitzrovia, Holborn, Kingsbury, Southall, Wembley
• UK fee: AY 25/26: £8,496

Start Date

• September 2025, January 2026, April 2026

Delivered in partnership with

• [No information provided]

The School of Law

• Emma Brett, Director of Law

Our experienced law lecturers will equip you with the skills needed to thrive in the legal profession. With personalised support, you will gain the confidence to excel in your studies and career.

Meet the teaching team