The course offers a wide range of modules that are contemporary, academically rigorous and skills oriented. You'll gain core knowledge of the framework and regulatory environment of modern commerce whilst having the flexibility to tailor your degree to suit your particular interests and career aspirations by choosing from a range of specialist commercial law modules (and optional modules from the School of Management).

Whatever your choice, your studies will examine key contemporary issues such as developments in information technology, free trade and trade protectionism, Brexit, and sustainability.

Please note that for the 2023 entry, the module information is subject to change.

Modules

Core

• Foundations of Law and Skills (LAW7029-R)
• Sustainable Development Law in Contemporary Business & Society (LAW7030-B)
• Regulatory Theory and Practice (LAW7035-B)
• Dissertation

Option

• International Commercial Contracts and E-Commerce (LAW7031-B)
• International Trade and Investment Law (LAW7045-B)
• International Intellectual Property Law (LAW7008-B)
• International Commercial Dispute Resolution (LAW7047-B)
• Regulation of Financial Technologies and Virtual Assets (LAW7078-B)
• Business Human Rights and Environment (LAW7041-B)
• Employment Law (LAW7014-B)
• International Law of Taxation (LAW7073-B)
• Emerging Issues in Law (Summer School) (LAW7074-B)
• Regulation of Capital Markets and Securities (LAW7076-B)
• Regulation of Financial Technologies and Virtual AssetsModule code: LAW7078-B
• International Banking & Finance Law (LAW7037-B)
• International Competition Law (LAW7007-B)
• Cyberlaw (LAW7039-B)

Elective

Learning and assessment

You will be taught in small groups in an interactive and engaging learning environment.

You will have the opportunity in some modules to be involved in clinical legal education, where you gain practical experience working with real-life cases whilst supported by academics.

The course is also enhanced by visiting guest speakers from all walks of life, including the legal professions, academia, and businesses.

You will be allocated a personal tutor - someone with whom you will be able to talk about any academic or personal concerns. Staff responsible for the administration of the LLM are available to help you with day-to-day queries about the programme.

Research

Our core research theme is law as a driver for change in a global society. This reflects the expertise of our academic staff, and our commitment to contemporary and practically relevant research which is global in context and oriented towards ensuring sustainable and resilient societies, including within the context of international businesses.

The University of Bradford is ranked 301-400 in the world for Business and Economics in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans by exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes, there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

Career prospects

Our courses are shaped by the School of Law International Advisory Board, made up of leading figures in the judiciary and legal practice, academia and wider industry and society who advise us on the skills and competencies needed in the current and future workplace. This feeds into the design and delivery of our courses, ensuring our students gain knowledge and experience that is not only academically rigorous but valued by employers.