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.
- 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, Law of International Business. Optional classes (indicative): Business & Human Rights, Financial Crime and Sanctions, E-Commerce, Financial Regulation and Compliance, Antitrust Law, Antitrust Law and the Digital Economy, Intellectual Property, Commerce, and Innovation, Human Rights and Digital Technologies.
Assessment method
Assessment is made up of group or individual presentations and essays, both of which apply research, theory and policy to legal problems. An innovative feature of this programme is the opportunity to undertake a field dissertation. This opportunity is offered on a competitive basis and typically lasts for up to 12 weeks. A limited number of field dissertations are supported each year. Placements are organised by students and the Law School oversees supervision arrangements.
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 | £7933 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7933 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7933 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7933 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16667 | Year 1 |
| International | £16667 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £16667 | Year 1 |
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
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