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International Business and Commercial Law at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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Course summary

Our International Business and Commercial Law LLM reflects international business in its diversity, innovation, and contemporary relevance. We examine how an increasingly globalised economy requires business and commercial law to meet a variety of challenges. You will have the opportunity to study a range of specialist areas including international commercial arbitration; corporate finance law; global competition law and international business; and corporate insolvency law. Research-led teaching The School of Law is home to the University of Nottingham Commercial Law Centre (UNCLC), which is committed to the promotion of research excellence in the field of commercial law as well as the impact of research on commercial law reform and development, nationally and internationally. The UNCLC offers a variety of placements, internships and research assistant roles to support the activities of the Centre. You can enrich your learning experience through the Commercial Law Centre seminar series, which is given by distinguished visitors from around the world, and gives you the opportunity to network with legal professionals. Other postgraduate programmes at the School of Law Criminology and Criminal Justice MA (co-taught by School of Sociology and Social Policy) Human Rights Law LLM International Law LLM Law (Master of Laws) LLM Technology and Intellectual Property Law LLM Public Procurement Law and Policy LLM

Modules

Core modules Students must take all the modules in this group: Fundamental Principles of International Business and Commercial Law Dissertation Optional modules Students must take five optional modules: two in semester one, and three in semester two. Semester one Students should take a minimum of one specialist module and a maximum of two specialist modules from this group: Corporate Finance Law International Aspects of Corporate Law and Corporate Governance International Commercial Arbitration International Sale of Goods Law of International Trade Finance Public Contract Law in Global Context Instead of one specialist module, students may take one module from this group: Global Data Protection Law International and Comparative Copyright Law International Environmental Law International Investment Law The Private International Law of Intellectual Property Regulation of the Digital Economy and the Information Society Semester two Students should take a minimum of two specialist modules and a maximum of three specialist modules from this group: Business and Human Rights Corporate Insolvency Law The EU as a Global Actor Global Competition Law and International Business International and Comparative Trade Mark Law International Trade Law and the Global Economy Introduction to Energy Law Instead of one specialist module, students may take one module from this group: Digital Copyright and Design Law International and Comparative Patent Law International Law of the Sea Law, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Assessment method

Students will be assessed by a range of assessments including coursework, examinations, oral presentations and a dissertation. Practice assignments, guidance on exam techniques, time management workshops, and one-to-one legal skills advice sessions are offered throughout the year to prepare you for these assessments.


Entry requirements

Home/UK Students: Undergraduate degree 2:1 (or international equivalent) in law, humanities or social sciences. EU/International Students: Undergraduate degree 2:1 (or international equivalent) in law, humanities or social sciences International and EU equivalents We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages. IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.5 in writing and reading, and 6.0 in speaking and listening) English language requirements As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Alternative qualifications We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study. We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience. If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

UK fees: £11,850 International fees: £22,600
International Business and Commercial Law at University of Nottingham - UCAS