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LLM in Business Law (Liverpool John Moores University) - Online

The LLM Business Law course will develop your understanding of key areas in business law and international business law, undertaking case studies in a number of modules.

• You should have a good honours degree in Law or another discipline form a UK university or overseas equivalent, or an appropriate professional qualification.
• The requirements of a Second Class degree may be waived
• Some background knowledge of law is useful, but a degree in law is not essential.
• If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required if applicable.

Course Format and Assessment

• To successfully complete the programme, students must pass each module.
• Assessments will incorporate coursework, research assignments, presenting reports and writing essays.
• There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.
• You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.

How You Will Learn

Each module uses a variety of learning tools combined into a varied, interactive programme with resources including:

• Detailed study guides
• Electronic documents, readings, case studies and coursework
• Pre-recorded lectures, asynchronous seminars and tutorials
• Traditional textbooks
• Online multimedia content
• Interactive discussion groups

The modules are made available to you following a schedule that allows you to work at your own pace but keep in sequence with the assessment requirements. Each module is broken into a series of units and lessons, making the content manageable and assisting with your time allocation throughout the programme.