LLM International Commercial Law (online) *
* subject to final UWE Bristol approval
Introduction
Study our flexible LLM International Commercial Law to develop your legal knowledge through online discussion boards with your peers. No matter your background, you'll build a foundation in law and research which you'll apply to global commercial issues, blending theory with professional practice.
Why study International Commercial Law?
Our distance learning LLM International Commercial Law enhances your critical understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that support global business and commerce.
Combining theory with practice, you'll critically evaluate some of the most urgent contemporary global issues impacting the diverse field of commerce. These range from legal issues in technology, world trade, banking, finance and corporate governance.
Why UWE Bristol?
Bristol Law School has a thriving research culture and most members of staff who teach on our LLMs are active researchers, publishing in leading journals. The high quality of teaching has been recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency, which awarded the Law School an 'excellent' rating.
On our LLM International Commercial Law, you'll study commercial laws giving you the expertise to stand out. Regardless of your background, you'll start with an introductory module in law and research, establishing a solid foundation for the rest of the course.
In your final module, the Legal Research Project, you'll apply your learning by researching a topic of your interest. This allows you to demonstrate your legal knowledge, critical understanding, research skills, and self-reflection.
Flexible online learning
The course's online format and part-time structure offer maximum flexibility. You can study from anywhere in the world while balancing your studies with existing commitments.
Where can it take me?
Whether you have legal experience or not, this LLM will help you build the foundation for law and research you'll need to study the course's laws and policies.
As you progress, you'll explore more specialist legal and commercial topics, including world trade law, international contracts, technology law, financial crimes, intellectual property and banking law.
You'll develop transferable skills, such as legal research, problem-solving, enterprise and communication, which are desirable across legal and non-legal professional contexts. You could go on to find employment in a broad range of areas, from legal practice to banking.
Structure
Content
The below information is indicative of the course content and is subject to final UWE Bristol approval. When the approved course structure and content is published, any optional modules listed will be those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.
The order in which you study the modules will depend on your intake month.
Year one
You'll study:
- Foundations for Law and Research.
Years one and two
You'll study:
- Corporate Governance
- International Contract Law
- Technology Law
- International Banking and Finance Law
- International Financial Crime
- World Trade Law
- Intellectual Property Law.
Year two
You'll study:
- Legal Research Project.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we'll inform you.
Learning and Teaching
Learn through a range of methods, including recorded lectures, guided and self-guided independent learning, discussion boards, virtual learning environments, and other media.
Teaching is practice-led and research-informed, meaning you'll apply theoretical knowledge and international research to practical scenarios. This allows you to explore real-world examples from a wide range of contexts.
Engage with the content through interactive and collaborative tasks, activities, and quizzes to deepen your understanding. You'll develop your critical thinking as an active participant and reflective learner, increasing your independence and autonomy.
In your final module, the Legal Research Project, you'll put your learning into practice. You'll investigate a contemporary issue using appropriate concepts, frameworks and methodologies.
You'll benefit from peer learning through structured online forums, where you'll share, discuss and challenge ideas. This teamwork element will enrich your learning experience and foster a diverse collaborative learning community.
See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
Study time
You'll complete the course over two years. This involves self-directed study and participation in online activities with the support of an online tutor.
Assessment
You'll be assessed through a diverse range of methods, including written course work, presentations, portfolios, individual reports, essays, and self-reflection exercises.
Learn more about our assessments.
Eligibility test
Are you a suitable candidate?
Take our questionnaire to find out if you are eligible to study on one our online postgraduate degree courses.
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Careers / Further study
Your knowledge of the latest international commercial law will put you in a strong position to secure work in professional legal and non-legal contexts.
These include consultancy or business leadership roles in legal practice, public sector employment, banking and financial crime investigation and regulation.
Whatever profession you choose, you'll be equipped with a deeper understanding of the legal issues that can emerge in the commercial world.
Learn more about our graduate destinations.
Entry
Entry requirements
You should have:
- An honours degree of 2:2 or above in Law, or
- An honours degree of 2:2 or above plus a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or the Common Professional Examination (CPE), or
- An honours degree of 2:2 or above in a related subject (such as business, politics or international relations) and/or relevant experience. Please give full details in your application.
If you don't meet the above requirements but have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications, we'll consider you on an individual basis.
International applicants
We welcome international students onto this course.
For country specific entry requirements, please find your country on the country information pages.
English Language Requirement
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need, in our English Language section.
How to apply
Personal statement requirements
We want to ensure that the course will suit your needs, so we pay especially close attention to the personal statement which forms part of your application to the University. Please take particular care over this statement.
Your personal statement should cover the following aspects of your career aspirations in around 300-500 words:
- Why you're interested in a career in Law and, if possible, which aspects are of particular interest to you.
- What personal attributes and experience you have which make you suited to a career in this area.
- An overview of your intended career path.
Wherever possible, your statement should draw on relevant personal experience. When describing the personal attributes and qualities which you believe equip you for this career path, try to give actual brief examples from your experience where you displayed them.
For further information
- Email: Admissions@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333
