Program Overview

LLM International Arbitration Online

Overview

The LLM International Arbitration Online is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s will give you the skills to progress in the arbitration industry and can open up pathways to a career as a domestic or international mediator or arbitrator in a range of industries such as construction and more.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• Minimum second-class honours degree

Duration Options

• 12 months (full-time)
• 24 months (part-time September)

Study Mode Options

• Full-time
• Full-time Online
• Part-time
• Part-time Online

Next Start Date

• September 2025

Course Details

LLM International Arbitration Online

The LLM International Arbitration Online course will allow you to explore issues surrounding International Arbitration, providing the substantive knowledge needed in order to enhance your practice.

This online course focuses on international commercial arbitration and international investment arbitration. You’ll cover the legal framework of international commercial arbitration, comparing the English law of arbitration with the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration. You’ll also look at international investment arbitration, focusing on the ICSID Convention, ICSID Arbitration Rules and the UNCITRAL Rules of Arbitration.

If you successfully complete the International Arbitration module with a mark of at least 65%, you will be eligible to apply for Membership of the CIArb and use the post nominal letters “MCIArb” after your name.

Course Structure

Terms 1-2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)

• In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales.
• Compulsory modules include:
  • International Arbitration
  • Research Methods Training to help you prepare for your dissertation
• You may then choose three* modules from our elective module guide running at your location of study.

Terms 3 (full-time) or 5-6 (part-time)

• Dissertation in International Arbitration Law

Course Start Dates

September 2025

• LLM International Arbitration
  • Full-time: Online
  • Part-time: Online

February 2026

• LLM International Arbitration
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

September 2026

• LLM International Arbitration
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

February 2027

• LLM International Arbitration
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

You can apply for this course directly with the University.

Fees and Applying

• 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024): £11,900 (or £11,400 including a £500 International Bursary*)
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025): £12,400

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.

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