Course summary
We are offering January 2021 start option(s) for this programme - you will find them under the 2020-21 listing, or on the university's website In just one generation, the world has witnessed a dramatic increase in the economic interdependence of countries and shifts in global economic power. This reshaped global economic map has many drivers, including key international institutions and accords that seek to promote enhanced competitiveness, trade and foreign direct investment globally. This programme will enable you to explore the significant policy issues that arise in the development and implementation of these international economic legal frameworks. Your fellow students will come from the UK and more than 80 other countries, each able to draw on prior academic and, in many cases, professional experience from different jurisdictions to enrich discussion and debate in class. You will have the opportunity to critically explore pressing development, environmental and financial stability concerns arising from the globalisation of the world economy in a genuinely international atmosphere. The knowledge and skills gained on this course are suitable for careers in government, international organizations, law firms and NGOs concerned with international development, trade, investment and finance.
Modules
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Assessment method
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How to apply
International applicants
Please see: www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students
Entry requirements
A first class (1:1) honours degree (preferred) or very high 2:1 honours degree in law. In addition to the other mandatory supporting application documents, applicants must submit the following documentation: 1) two letters of reference, at least one of which must be from an academic reference, from a staff member who taught you on your most recent course of study (normally your undergraduate degree in Law or a Law-related subject 2) a research proposal of between 2,000 to 3,000-words. It should identify the question that you will attempt to answer through your research (simply identifying general topic areas or subjects is not sufficient). You should also set out your research methodology (empirical, qualitative, library based etc,) and provide a bibliography of the works that you consulted in formulating your research question. Non-native English speaking applicants will be required to demonstrate a proficiency in the English language (minimum IELTS 7.0 or above equivalent).
English language requirements
All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Students enrolling on a postgraduate degree programme are charged tuition fees each year by Queen Mary. The rate you will be charged depends on whether you are assessed as a Home/EU or Overseas student.
You can find tuition fees for each course on the course finder pages on our website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/
Further details about postgraduate taught tuition fees can also be found on our website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tuitionfees/
Sponsorship information
Please see: www.qmul.ac.uk/scholarships
Provider information
Queen Mary University of London
Admissions and Recruitment Office
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Tower Hamlets
London
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