Course summary
The SOAS LLM in International Commercial and Economic Law is designed for law graduates and practising lawyers who would like to acquire in-depth knowledge of the commercial world. Whether you want to join a commercial law firm or become an in-house counsel at a multinational company, or just want to know more about international commercial and economic law, this programme will provide you with the necessary knowledge to achieve your potential. This programme examines commercial and economic law from an international and comparative perspective. It explores the legal, political and social aspects of commercial and economic law in the common and civilian law systems and covers the developed and developing worlds. It provides students with a solid understanding of the legal context within which multinational enterprises operate and the dynamics of international trade. Similarly, it offers an opportunity to develop critical awareness of international investment law, intellectual property, law of Islamic finance and settlement of international commercial disputes. The modules are taught by leading scholars in the field and guest lectures are delivered by experienced practitioners.
Modules
Banking law; Chinese commercial law; commercial law; company law; comparative commercial law; intellectual property rights and development; international and comparative copyright law (copyright in the global village); international and comparative corporate law; international commercial and investment arbitration; multinational enterprises and the law; international labour law and equality rights; international trade law; law of international finance; law of Islamic finance; procedural principles and ethical standards; economic approaches to law; EU law in global context; foundations of comparative law; international economic law; international labour law; world trade organisation law; dissertation.
Entry requirements
We will consider all applications with 2:ii (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £12870 | Year 1 |
| England | £7565 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7565 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7565 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7565 | Year 1 |
| International | £12870 | 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
Please contact the university for information about fees.
Provider information
SOAS University of London
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
Camden
WC1H 0XG