LLM International Business and Commercial Law

Entry requirements

The entry requirements to study the LLM International Business and Commercial Law are:

• A 2:2 in a degree from a UK university or an internationally recognised university, in law or a related areas of study, or a degree in which there is a substantial proportion of study devoted to law; or
• A degree in a non-legal area of study, provided there is sufficient evidence of professional knowledge and experience
• For the avoidance of doubt, call to the bar or admission as a solicitor in England and Wales or the equivalent in another jurisdiction may be considered equivalent

Months of entry

February, March, June, October

Course content

Develop your legal knowledge and skills in an International Business context

Get the legal knowledge and skills to adapt to a rapidly changing international business climate. Unlock highly lucrative opportunities with international clients, with the practical legal training you need to offer business critical advice.

Why BPP?

• Close links with employers and professional bodies 
  
• Access our six-month Professional Development Planning Programme to further enhance your employability and post-study work visa opportunities.
• Gain practical legal work experience through our award-winning Social Impact Team.
• Wide range of modules covering corporate and commercial legal transactions
• Career support available for both domestic and international students

View our employability support here.

Assessment method

• Coursework
• Examinations
• Oral presentations
• Independent research project
• If you opt for the 18-month programme, you will also be expected to produce a Professional Development Planning portfolio.

Modules

Stage one

• Academic and Assessment Support
• Personal Effectiveness
• International Business Law
• International Intellectual Property Law

Stage two

• International Contracts and Trade Law
• International Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Stage three

• Professional Skills
• Contemporary Legal Practice
• Professional Research Project

Professional Development Planning (18-month programme)

The 18-month programme includes the Professional Development Planning Programme (PDP). The PDP contributes to your employability and post-study work visa opportunities.

Information for international students

We welcome students from around the world to undertake their legal training with us. Our LLM International Business and Commercial Law qualifies for a student visa.

Please visit our website to find out more.

Fees and funding

To widen access to the legal profession, we offer an extensive range of funding options and scholarships to ensure finance isn’t a barrier to a promising legal career.

Master’s funding: This course is eligible for Postgraduate Loan Funding.

Scholarships: £1.4m+ of dedicated funds awarded solely to applicants of BPP’s postgraduate law courses (More information on our scholarships can be found here.

Please visit our website to find out more about funding your studies.