LLM International Commercial Law
In an increasingly globalised economy commercial law is a requirement to meet a variety of challenges. Our LLM International Commercial Law degree provides the opportunity to study a range of areas relevant to these challenges.
You will have the opportunity to study specialised areas, including, international commercial dispute resolution, international trade, and competition law. Gain specialised knowledge to pursue a wide range of legal and non-legal careers and grow networks and enhance your employability.
Studying an International Commercial Law Masters provides the chance to develop your problem-solving skills that enable you to exercise sound judgement in complex, uncertain and new environments.
Our LLM International Commercial Law degree has been specially designed to provide you with the opportunity to understand domestic commercial transactions with international law elements, as well as allowing you to explore contemporary legal issues and debates, analyse current developments related to the advancement of society through the legal lens.
On our LLM International Commercial Law course you will have the opportunity to choose optional modules that include intellectual property law and technology, electronic commerce and digital trade, international law, international commercial dispute resolution, competition law, and international trade.
We are focused on providing you with the tools needed to progress your career to the next level through enhancing your professional development, academic potential and problem-solving skills by acquiring a critical understanding of the complex legal, economic, cultural and political issues informing English and international regulations.
Campus Information
High Wycombe Campus
At our High Wycombe Campus you鈥檒l be in the heart of the action. As our main campus, it is home to a range of state-of-the-art facilities, such as personal Art & Design workspaces, Aviation Simulator, Gym and Film and TV Studios.
Intakes
- Jan
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduating with in LLM International Commercial Law provides you with a detailed insight to the political and legal framework in which States and large commercial interests negotiate their political and legal, contractual, commitments and the process by which these are enforced at the domestic level. You’ll be able to gain a competitive advantage when applying for jobs with a postgraduate degree that reflects an in-depth knowledge of a niche area of law.
Law related careers are highly sought after across the globe. Having the foundation of having studied a degree in this subject the world becomes your oyster. The topics you will study on this programme and the transferrable skills you will have developed will make international careers easily accessible.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Academic entry requirements
We require successful completion of a Bachelor degree with an overall pass or above from a UK NARIC-recognised institution.
Students are not required to provide an English Certificate if they achieve the grades listed above. Otherwise, they must demonstrate that they have the equivalent of grade C/4 at GCSE.
Mathematics entry requirements
Students need the equivalent of GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
To study at BNU applicants must demonstrate they have sufficient English language ability to be able to succeed prior to their enrolment. This is typically evidenced through completion of a GCSE, level 2 and or by an equivalent programme from a majority English speaking country.
Any student who has studied in a non-majority English speaking country will typically be asked to complete an additional qualification testing English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing). Bucks New University accepts the following English language tests in addition to GCSE:
Language Test - General Postgraduate Requirement*
IELTS Academic / IELTS for UKVI - 6.5 (6.0)
Pearson Test of English - 50 (42)
TOEFL iBT - 72 overall - 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 20 in Speaking, 18 in Reading
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Academic entry requirements
We require successful completion of a Bachelor degree with an overall pass or above from a UK NARIC-recognised institution.
Mathematics entry requirements
Students need the equivalent of GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
English language requirements
Students are not required to provide an English Certificate if they achieve a score of 65% or above on the English Language subject of their a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12.
Mathematics entry requirements
Students need the equivalent of GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
To apply for the MPhil, or the MPhil with the chance to transfer to the PhD, you should have:
An Honours degree of 2:1 or above in a relevant subject from a UK university, or
A qualification which we recognise as being equivalent, such as an Honours degree awarded overseas.
To apply directly for the PhD, you should have:
A Masters degree awarded by a UK university, or
A Masters degree from a university overseas which is appropriate for the research you'd like to do, and which included training in research and the delivery of a research project.
If you don't meet the entry criteria, we could still consider you for a place. We’ll take into account the nature and scope of the work you’d like to do and might ask you for evidence of:
Professional experience
Appropriate research or professional experience at a postgraduate level
Publications
Written reports.
You should present this evidence and any supporting documentation along with your application.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
15500 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A