Program Overview

LLM International Business Law

Overview

The LLM International Business Law is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s focuses on developing an in-depth knowledge of International Business Law and can open up pathways to careers such as business owner, shipping industry specialist, legal specialist, maritime governance, and more.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• Minimum second-class honours degree

Locations

• Bristol
• Leeds
• London Moorgate
• Nottingham
• Online

Study Mode Options

• Full-time
• Part-time

Next Start Date

• September 2025

Course Structure

Terms 1 & 2 (Full-time) or 1-4 (Part-time)

• Compulsory modules:
  • International Trade Law
  • Dissertation - Includes Research Methods Training
• Elective modules (choose three):
  • View the elective module guide

Term 3 (Full-time) or 5 & 6 (Part-time)

• Dissertation in International Business Law

Course Start Dates

• September 2025:
  • Full-time: Bristol, Leeds, London Moorgate, and Nottingham
  • Part-time: Bristol, Leeds, London Moorgate, and Nottingham
• February 2026:
  • Full-time: Bristol, Leeds, London Moorgate, and Nottingham
  • Part-time: Bristol, Leeds, London Moorgate, and Nottingham
• September 2026:
  • Full-time: Bristol, Leeds, London Moorgate, and Nottingham
  • Part-time: Bristol, Leeds, London Moorgate, and Nottingham
• February 2027:
  • Full-time: Bristol, Leeds, London Moorgate, and Nottingham
  • Part-time: Bristol, Leeds, London Moorgate, and Nottingham
• Online:
  • Study LLM International Business Law Online starting September 2025, February 2026, September 2026, or February 2027

Fees and Funding

2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)

• Domestic students:
  • London: £13,450
  • Outside of London: £11,900
• Non-domestic students:
  • London: £18,500 (or £15,500 including a £3,000 International Bursary*)
  • Outside of London: £17,000 (or £14,500 including a £2,500 International Bursary*)

2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)

• Domestic students:
  • London: £14,000
  • Outside of London: £12,400
• Non-domestic students:
  • London: £19,050
  • Outside of London: £17,700

Employability

• We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
• Discover more about our employability support.

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