LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY · UNITED KINGDOM
International Commercial Law LLM
Master's · Taught in en · UCAS L27
At a glance
12 mo
Duration
6.0
IELTS
€22k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- Learn from published academics and practitioners with expertise in commerce and business law.Expert Faculty
- Study a rapidly expanding area of law relevant to global trade.Growing Field
- Study in Leeds city centre, a major UK legal hub.Prime Location
- Benefit from free access to Law Trove, an online resource worth over £200.Free Resources
- Network with legal professionals through guest speakers and career events.Networking Opportunities
This Master of Laws (LLM) program focuses on the rules, conventions, and agreements that govern global trade and business transactions. You will explore various aspects of international commerce, including transnational sales of goods, shipping law, international commercial contracts, economic security, sanctions, and money laundering. The course is designed to enhance your commercial awareness and legal expertise, equipping you with a critical perspective on international commercial law within a global economic context. You will develop strong research skills through your LLM dissertation and benefit from a collaborative learning environment with students from diverse backgrounds.
Curriculum
The LLM International Commercial Law program shares core modules with other LLM courses, fostering a collaborative environment. Key modules include Legal Research Methods and the LLM Dissertation. You will also have opportunities to choose option modules to specialize further.
- Year 1
- Legal Research Methods
- LLM Dissertation
Careers
This LLM can lead to diverse career paths in legal, financial, and strategic roles within national and transnational organizations, as well as government positions. It provides a strong foundation for specializing in international commercial law, with potential roles including paralegal, commercial lawyer, in-house business lawyer, international trade compliance coordinator, dispute settlement lawyer, trade policy analyst, corporate lawyer, and company secretary.
- Paralegal
- Commercial lawyer
- In-house business lawyer
- International trade compliance co-ordinator
- Dispute settlement lawyer
- Trade policy analyst
- Corporate lawyer
- Company secretary
Entry requirements
Honours DegreeAt least a second class honours degree or equivalent experience/training from a professional background.
IELTS6.0 overall with no skill below 5.5
All applications must be supported by an academic or professional reference. Refer to the International Student information pages for details on acceptable English language qualifications.
Fees
Tuition (international)£18,440 per year (fixed for the duration of the course).
Tuition (home)£11,740 per year (may increase annually with inflation).
LivingNot specified.
Tuition fees are for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year.
How to apply
1. Attend an Open DayBook a place at a Postgraduate Open Evening to discuss the course with academic staff and explore finance options.
2. Submit ApplicationComplete and submit your application for the LLM International Commercial Law program.
3. Provide ReferenceEnsure your application is supported by an academic or professional reference using the provided template.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount20%