Program Overview

International Trade Law

Overview

Develop the in-demand legal skills you need for a successful career in international trade. This flexible online degree fits around full-time work.

Key Info

• Learning Mode: Online
• Study Level: Postgraduate SCQF Level 11
• Credits: 180
• Typical Duration: 24 months
• Start Month: September or January
• Indicative Cost: £16,580

What You'll Study

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship (0 credits)
  • Financing of International Sales (15 credits)
  • International Sale of Goods (15 credits)
  • World Trade Organisation: GATT (30 credits)
• Optional Courses:
  • International Commercial Arbitration (30 credits)
  • International Investment Arbitration (15 credits)
  • International Investment Law (15 credits)
  • Legal Principles (30 credits)
  • Mediation Theory and Practice (30 credits)
  • Negotiation Skills (30 credits)
• Dissertation:
  • LLM Dissertation - Preparatory Course (0 credits)
  • LLM Dissertation - Writing Course (60 credits)

How You'll Study

• Online Learning: Your online teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Tutors: You’ll learn from an experienced and enthusiastic team of academics and legal practitioners.
• Assessment: This degree is assessed online via methods including online discussion boards, essays, and quizzes.
• Study Hours: Part-time students should take no more than 30 credits per term. Full-time students need to dedicate around 40 hours per week to study.

Where This Will Take You

• LLM Qualification: You’ll graduate with a respected LLM from the University of Aberdeen, one of the UK’s six ancient universities.
• Careers: You’ll graduate ready to start or further your career in a range of international trade areas, including diplomacy, politics, businesses involved in the import or export of goods, industry associations, government departments, and NGOs with interests in trade and sustainable development issues.

Fees and Funding

• Master of Laws: 180 credits, £16,580
• Pay as You Go: This is a pay-as-you-go qualification. You do not have to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
• Additional Costs: Access to all the books and resources you need are included in your tuition fee. You may wish to set aside a small budget for printing.
• Funding Your Studies: There are several ways you may be able to get help funding your studies, including employer sponsorship, student loans, and scholarships.

Entry Requirements

• LLM: A 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Law. Relevant practical experience in a related field will also be beneficial.
• International Students: We welcome students from all over the world. See the minimum entry requirements above. If you do not have qualifications from the UK, check equivalent qualifications from your country.
• English Language Requirements: Teaching is delivered in English. If English is not your first language, use our English requirements checklist to see if you need to provide evidence of your English language skills when you apply.

How to Apply

• Applicant Portal: You apply through our online Applicant Portal. It allows you to upload relevant qualifications and documents.
• What You Need to Apply: Degree transcript, personal statement.
• When to Apply: You can apply to start in either September or January. Apply as early as you can. This is so we have time to review your application and get a decision to you. We also want to ensure you have time to enrol before teaching starts.