Course summary
The aim of the LLM International Commercial Law is to introduce you to the legal and normative concepts underpinning International Commercial Law as well as the challenges this area of law will face in the coming years. You'll also explore its interaction with other systems and fields of law. One of the key aims of this programme is to provide you with the knowledge base and intellectual and practical skills necessary to develop a career in the area of international commercial law. As a student on the LLM International Commercial Law you'll have the opportunity to pursue your own interests and have a large degree of flexibility to tailor your degree to your intended career path. Ranked 6th in the UK for Law (Times Good University Guide 2023)
- explore how international commercial law deals with real-world challenges
- opportunity to undertake a research placement with an international focus - available on a competitive basis
- introduction to the legal and normative concepts underpinning international commercial law as well as the challenges this area of law will face in the coming years
Modules
Compulsory classes: The Law of the World Trade Organisation, International Business Law and Legal Research. Optional classes (indicative): Business & Human Rights, Intellectual Property Law, E-Commerce, International Investment Law, Financial Crime and Sanctions, International Banking Law, Financial Regulation & Compliance, Competition Law of the UK & EU, Arbitration Law, Cybercrime (conducted fully online).
Assessment method
The majority of your assessments will consist of exams and/or coursework. In order to gain the award of a Masters degree (LLM) you'll need to complete a 15,000-word dissertation. You'll start work on this independently researched essay on successful completion of the required taught classes. The dissertation is submitted over the summer or, in the case of students who embark on the field dissertation, three months after the completion of their field research.
Entry requirements
Normally a first or upper second-class Honours degree in a related discipline. Entry may be possible with a lower second-class Honours degree, if you also have suitable professional qualifications and/or considerable appropriate experience. Please note: a Law degree is not a prerequisite for entry to this course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8850 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8850 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8850 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8850 | Year 1 |
| International | £17150 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Please see website for further details.
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ