LLM International Trade Law
Sketty, United Kingdom
LLM
DURATION
LANGUAGES
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The LLM in International Trade Law at Swansea University (founded 1920) gives in‑depth study of legal and commercial aspects of cross‑border trade. You'll learn from academic and practical experts about international sale contracts, their formation, carriage and transportation of goods, and resolution of international disputes, including arbitration. The programme is offered part‑time over 2–3 years. Keywords: trade law, transport law, arbitration.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in legal practice, arbitration, commerce, finance, or education. Typical positions include trade lawyer, in‑house counsel, arbitration practitioner, compliance officer, contract manager. You'll build skills in contract drafting, dispute management and legal advisory.
International trade is fundamental to global economic prosperity. Our LLM in International Trade Law will give you an in-depth understanding of its legal and commercial aspects, to open up a range of exciting career opportunities.
Learning from experts with high level academic and practical experience, you will gain in-depth understanding of the law concerning international sale contracts, from their formation, to the organisation of the transportation of goods, and the resolution of international disputes.
The specialist knowledge and skills you gain from this course can provide a springboard to a career in career in legal practice, education, industry, commerce, finance or arbitration.
This course is also available in Part time basis with 2-3 years duration.
International Excellence Scholarships are available to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. Other scholarships are available, please see our website for more information including eligibility criteria and closing dates.
Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)
Optional Modules
- Law of International Trade
- Charterparties: Law and Practice
- Law and Practice relating to International Banking and Commercial Payments
- E-Commerce
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Commercial and Maritime Mooting
- Advanced Language and Study Skills for LLM students
- Employability Skills in the Commercial and Maritime Industry
- Law of International Trade
- Charterparties: Law and Practice
- The Law of Marine Insurance
- Law and Practice relating to International Banking and Commercial Payments
Compulsory Modules
- LLM Research Projects


