
Program description
LLM International Trade Law
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.
Admission requirements
- The entry requirement for this LLM in International Trade Law is a 2:2 honours degree, ideally in a cognate discipline. Candidates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Candidates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
- We welcome applications from students from around the world and require evidence of previous study that is equivalent to the entry requirements.
- If English is not your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification such as the IELTS test (with an overall score of at least 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each component).
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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
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition fees
UK/EU
- Full Time: £7,900 per year
- 2 Year Part Time: £3,950 per year
- 3 Year Part Time: £2,650 per year
International
- Full Time: £16,450 per year
- 2 Year Part Time: £8,250 per year
- 3 Year Part Time: £5,500 per year
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