LLM International Commercial Law
12 monthsProgramme duration
16,280 GBPTuition Fee/year
02 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
An increasingly globalised economy has witnessed a significant increase in cross-border transactions. These transactions have introduced complex legal challenges for lawyers working in international business disputes. Our LLM in International Commercial Law explores large international business transactions and the legal, political, economic, and social factors combined with the skills that you need to know.
You’ll examine how international business operates through trade, licensing of technology, and foreign direct investment. This course also offers the chance to specialise in areas such as dispute resolution, international trade, and intellectual property. You’ll develop advanced legal insight and a global perspective to support your career ambitions and strengthen your professional network.
We are focused on providing you with the tools needed to progress your career to the next level through enhancing your professional development, academic potential and problem-solving skills by acquiring a critical understanding of the complex legal, economic, cultural and political issues informing English and international regulations.
You'll study core module on commercial law and contemporary legal issues, and analyse current developments related to the advancement of society through a legal lens. You'll examine the political and legal framework that large commercial interests and states use to negotiate their political and legal commitments and how these are enforced.
A key part of the courses is legal research on a topic of your choosing at an advanced level. In addition to this, you will be able to further tailor the course to your interests by choosing from a selection of optional modules. You could delve into intellectual property law, EU competition law, or policies around international trade. Explore the challenges of regulating electronic commercial activities, or dispute resolution processes.
You’ll examine how international business operates through trade, licensing of technology, and foreign direct investment. This course also offers the chance to specialise in areas such as dispute resolution, international trade, and intellectual property. You’ll develop advanced legal insight and a global perspective to support your career ambitions and strengthen your professional network.
We are focused on providing you with the tools needed to progress your career to the next level through enhancing your professional development, academic potential and problem-solving skills by acquiring a critical understanding of the complex legal, economic, cultural and political issues informing English and international regulations.
You'll study core module on commercial law and contemporary legal issues, and analyse current developments related to the advancement of society through a legal lens. You'll examine the political and legal framework that large commercial interests and states use to negotiate their political and legal commitments and how these are enforced.
A key part of the courses is legal research on a topic of your choosing at an advanced level. In addition to this, you will be able to further tailor the course to your interests by choosing from a selection of optional modules. You could delve into intellectual property law, EU competition law, or policies around international trade. Explore the challenges of regulating electronic commercial activities, or dispute resolution processes.
Programme overview
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
An increasingly globalised economy has witnessed a significant increase in cross-border transactions. These transactions have introduced complex legal challenges for lawyers working in international business disputes. Our LLM in International Commercial Law explores large international business transactions and the legal, political, economic, and social factors combined with the skills that you need to know.
You’ll examine how international business operates through trade, licensing of technology, and foreign direct investment. This course also offers the chance to specialise in areas such as dispute resolution, international trade, and intellectual property. You’ll develop advanced legal insight and a global perspective to support your career ambitions and strengthen your professional network.
We are focused on providing you with the tools needed to progress your career to the next level through enhancing your professional development, academic potential and problem-solving skills by acquiring a critical understanding of the complex legal, economic, cultural and political issues informing English and international regulations.
You'll study core module on commercial law and contemporary legal issues, and analyse current developments related to the advancement of society through a legal lens. You'll examine the political and legal framework that large commercial interests and states use to negotiate their political and legal commitments and how these are enforced.
A key part of the courses is legal research on a topic of your choosing at an advanced level. In addition to this, you will be able to further tailor the course to your interests by choosing from a selection of optional modules. You could delve into intellectual property law, EU competition law, or policies around international trade. Explore the challenges of regulating electronic commercial activities, or dispute resolution processes.
You’ll examine how international business operates through trade, licensing of technology, and foreign direct investment. This course also offers the chance to specialise in areas such as dispute resolution, international trade, and intellectual property. You’ll develop advanced legal insight and a global perspective to support your career ambitions and strengthen your professional network.
We are focused on providing you with the tools needed to progress your career to the next level through enhancing your professional development, academic potential and problem-solving skills by acquiring a critical understanding of the complex legal, economic, cultural and political issues informing English and international regulations.
You'll study core module on commercial law and contemporary legal issues, and analyse current developments related to the advancement of society through a legal lens. You'll examine the political and legal framework that large commercial interests and states use to negotiate their political and legal commitments and how these are enforced.
A key part of the courses is legal research on a topic of your choosing at an advanced level. In addition to this, you will be able to further tailor the course to your interests by choosing from a selection of optional modules. You could delve into intellectual property law, EU competition law, or policies around international trade. Explore the challenges of regulating electronic commercial activities, or dispute resolution processes.
Admission Requirements
2.7+
6.5+
59+
88+
02 Aug 2026
1 Year
Jan
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
11,420 GBP
International
16,280 GBP
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