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International Commercial Law and Trade at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

On our LLM Law course, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the legal frameworks that underpin our world order today through our pathways:

  • LLM International Law
  • LLM Human Rights Law
  • LLM International Commercial Law and Trade
  • LLM Global Business and Human Rights.
  • You’ll learn how to leverage laws to drive positive change across global communities.
The refugee crisis. Sustainable development. Human rights. Global conflicts. You’ll explore the legalities behind some of the biggest global challenges. You’ll emerge with a unique skill set and perspectives that cross legal silos. This will set you apart as an expert in your field. You'll also have an opportunity to undertake pro bono volunteer work to gain valuable experience. This placement will help to develop your legal skills. You’ll explore the workings of powerful global actors - like the World Bank and the UN. You’ll also have the freedom to explore areas of international law that interest you most, like global development or human rights systems. You can join a LLM course in January or September, the choice is yours.

Assessment method

Your assessments will carefully develop the skills you need in an international legal career. And you’ll get experience in areas like:

  • Making oral representations
  • Providing legal advice
- Creating policy briefs.

How to apply

International applicants

An IELTS minimum score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in reading and writing) is required. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.

Entry requirements

Students will normally be required to have (or to be expecting) a good honours degree, or an equivalent degree awarded by a university outside the United Kingdom. The degree may be in Law or in a related discipline. We welcome applications from both non-Law graduates and work experience-based candidates. Students new to the academic study of law will be advised to read a number of recommended texts by way of induction before they begin the course. Students are also encouraged to attend the induction sessions provided in the week prior to the beginning of the course. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9100 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9100 Year 1
Scotland £9100 Year 1
Wales £9100 Year 1
Channel Islands £9100 Year 1
EU £17750 Year 1
International £17750 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

Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
International Commercial Law and Trade at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS