International Dispute Resolution

Entry requirements

Law graduates

• The usual qualification for entry to the programme is a degree in law, or a degree with a substantial law content, of at least 2.1 honours (or international equivalent).
• Law graduates with 2.2 honours who also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience may also qualify.

• Non-law graduates with a minimum 2.2 honours degree who have also obtained a Merit (or 60 per cent) in the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) recognised by the UK professional bodies, may also qualify.
• Non-law graduates may also be considered on the basis of substantial professional experience in a legal area or an area directly related to their programme of study.

• IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall including 7.0 in Writing, and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
• TOEFL: 100 overall including 27 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.
• PTE Academic: 68 overall including 68 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Queen Mary's online programmes in International Dispute Resolution - Arbitration aim to inspire a new generation of lawyers to rethink traditional approaches to conflict and its resolution, and to equip them with the tools required to succeed in the field.

They combine solid theoretical grounding, broad interdisciplinary training and opportunities for individual study and skills development. Further, our dynamic programmes are designed to offer you all the excellent learning opportunities you would get on campus, without the restrictions of fixed times and locations.

Fees and funding

As an International Dispute Resolution student at QMUL Online you may be eligible to receive a postgraduate loan. More information on requirements and how to apply is available here.

The Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) bursary is available to all Queen Mary Online International Dispute Resolution LLM, PGDip and PGCert students who are a member of the YIAG. The YIAG is an association for practitioners, students and younger members of the arbitration community that's sponsored by the London Court of International Arbitration. Please speak to a Course Adviser on +44 (0) 20 7269 7421 for more information on the bursary.