Course summary
The LLM LegalTech and Commercial Law combines tech with commerce to open up exciting career opportunities that harness the power of technology. You will learn about the latest technologies in relation to the law, looking at AI and Blockchain and how they can be implemented, but also how they should be regulated. In addition to this, the programme covers the contemporary themes of commercial law, with intellectual property, e-commerce, arbitration and innovation as optional themes of study. These themes ensure that graduates of this programme gain knowledge and experience relative to the most recent developments in the sector, allowing them to become reflective practitioners, capable of shaping the future of the profession responsibly. This programme can open the door to roles, not only in forward-looking law firms, but also in emerging tech sectors such as fintech and insurtech, in addition to the traditional commercial sectors of banking, finance, insurance and shipping. You will be part of a globally recognised law school, with a thriving academic environment committed to excellence in teaching and research, and offering an exceptional student experience.
- 83.3% of our research produces considerable impact in terms of its reach and significance (REF 2021)
- Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Legal Technology Programmes (LLM Guide 2024)
- Law at Swansea is ranked in the Top 125 in the World (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
- The School is home to the £5.6million Legal Innovation Lab Wales, an ERDF-funded research centre in legal technology and cyber-terrorism, supported by teams of researchers and developers
- Law at Swansea University is ranked in the Top 101-150 in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Modules
As part of this degree, you will study two compulsory modules, and will complete two LLM Research Projects. You will have the opportunity to supplement this with two further optional modules, allowing you to shape your own learning around your personal interests. Compulsory Modules: • Artificial Intelligence in Commercial and Legal Practice • Distributed Ledger Technology (Blockchain) and Commerce – Law and Regulation • LLM Research Projects Optional Modules: • E-Commerce and Regulation of Electronic Transactions • International Intellectual Property Law • International Commercial Arbitration • IP, Innovation and the Law As study on this LLM continues through the summer, students will be required to enrol on to a second academic year to submit their research projects.
How to apply
International applicants
If you are an International Student, please visit: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/
Entry requirements
For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/law/llm-legaltech-commercial-law/
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
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.
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP