LLM International Commercial Law

Entry requirements

A first degree in Law (or a subject in a related discipline, such as Business, Accountancy and Finance, Economics, Politics, International Relations) at a minimum of 2:2, or an overseas qualification which is equivalent to a UK Honours degree, minimum 2:2 classification.

A Postgraduate Diploma in Law or in a cognate discipline, or other international equivalent

If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited for interview, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course.

Months of entry

September

Course content

In an increasingly globalised economy commercial law is a requirement to meet a variety of challenges. Our LLM International Commercial Law degree provides the opportunity to study a range of areas relevant to these challenges.

You will have the opportunity to study specialised areas, including, international commercial dispute resolution, international trade, and competition law. Gain specialised knowledge to pursue a wide range of legal and non-legal careers and grow networks and enhance your employability.

Why study this subject?

Studying law at postgraduate level provides the chance to develop your problem-solving skills that enable you to exercise sound judgement in complex, uncertain and new environments.

Our LLM International Commercial Law programme has been specially designed to provide you with the opportunity to understand domestic commercial transactions with international law elements, as well as allowing you to explore contemporary legal issues and debates, analyse current developments related to the advancement of society through the legal lens.

On our LLM International Commercial Law course you will have the opportunity to choose optional modules that include intellectual property law and technology, electronic commerce and digital trade, international law, international commercial dispute resolution, competition law, and international trade.

We are focused on providing you with the tools needed to progress your career to the next level through enhancing your professional development, academic potential and problem-solving skills by acquiring a critical understanding of the complex legal, economic, cultural and political issues informing English and international regulations.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

BNU is a student focused and employer led university which means that you are at the forefront of all that we do. We are proud of our high lecturer to student ratio, which means that we see you as a person and for who you are. You are our priority, and our lecturers operate an open-door policy meaning that you can get the staff time, support and contact you need to best suit your learning.

Once you have enrolled as a Buckinghamshire New University student you will automatically become a member of our Bucks Students’ Union, which has been rated No.1 in the whole of the UK (NSS, 2023) and a range of societies free of charge. One of these societies is the Mooting Society and this gives the perfect opportunity to pursue your passion for law outside of your timetable.

Our specialisms

Studying law at postgraduate level will allow you to work towards your career aspirations through honing your research and writing skills and developing the versatility needed to work in a number of professional sectors, including the legal profession, corporate and commercial industries, government bodies or academia.

At Buckinghamshire New University we offer a range of specialisms in postgraduate law including LLM International Commercial Law, LLM Intellectual Property Law and LLM International Human Rights Law, enabling you to tailor your studies to meet your specific interests.

How will I be taught and assessed?

At Buckinghamshire New University we like to foster an interactive and student-focused teaching style where we blend lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual and group oral presentations. You’ll be expected to undertake prior preparation, read widely and to engage with a variety of legal sources, including case law reports, statutes, academic and professional journals, and other legislative, government and institutional documents.

Throughout your studies you will carry out the following assessment activities:

• written coursework
• essays
• reflective reports
• dissertation

What are my career prospects?

Graduating with in LLM International Commercial Law provides you with a detailed insight to the political and legal framework in which States and large commercial interests negotiate their political and legal, contractual, commitments and the process by which these are enforced at the domestic level. You’ll be able to gain a competitive advantage when applying for jobs with a postgraduate degree that reflects an in-depth knowledge of a niche area of law.

Law related careers are highly sought after across the globe. Having the foundation of having studied a degree in this subject the world becomes your oyster. The topics you will study on this programme and the transferrable skills you will have developed will make international careers easily accessible.