LLM International Commercial Law with International Corporate Finance
Reading, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* new international students: £25,850 | new UK/Republic of Ireland students: £11,750
Key Summary
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Introduction
LLM International Commercial Law with International Corporate Finance develops your knowledge of commercial law and gives you a detailed and unique awareness and expertise in corporate finance.
You will develop multi-dimensional knowledge of the core issues in international corporate finance at national, international and trans-national levels, and choose from modules offered by the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA Centre), a purpose-built centre of academic and professional training in finance.
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Curriculum
Compulsory modules
- Advanced International Commercial Law Issues: Develop a critical understanding on the different types of contractual relationships that may take place within the firm, the market, or other hybrid forms of governance. As you study, you’ll explore the concept of mergers, property rights, and the role of institutions in providing governance of societal interaction.
- Dissertation: Develop high-level skills in research design, management and implementation as you embark on a major independent research project. You’ll demonstrate detailed knowledge of your chosen topic as you critically analyse your subject matter and consider it within the wider legal and socio-political landscape.
Then one of either:
- Research Methods for LLM students: Formulate a research question for your dissertation and identify an appropriate methodological approach for your research. You’ll gain relevant knowledge and develop skills vital to plan and execute your dissertation.
- Research Methods (Advanced): Engage with the process of designing, refining and executing your research projects. You’ll identify appropriate research methods, theoretical frameworks, and genres of academic legal writing that are applicable to your master’s dissertation.
These are the modules that we currently offer for 2024/2025 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.
You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the University of Reading.
Career Opportunities
This pathway leads to careers in accountancy, corporate banking, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity and venture capital.