LLM International Business Law at Birmingham City University

LLM International Business Law is a course for graduates of any discipline which aims to nurture critically aware and professionally adept future global citizens with a strong understanding of international business law. The LLM International Business Law course provides an exciting opportunity to build specialist knowledge of the legal aspects of business dealings that cross a border. You will explore the legal regulation of international business, considering the perspectives of traders, corporations, individuals, and entrepreneurs.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 18 months (Professional Placement) full-time; 24 months part-time; 15 months full-time; 30 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time (optional professional placement)  |  Intake: September 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will explore law from jurisdictional, comparative, and international perspectives. The skills gained on this course, such as critical thinking, critical analysis, and evaluative skills, will be crucial to enhance your employability so that you can problem solve at a high level and within many contexts. There are options available so that you can tailor your study and specialise in particular areas of interest. Modules include Transnational Commercial Law, Advanced Skills, Cross-Border Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law: A Comparative Approach, Dissertation/Live Project, Placement, International Intellectual Property Law, Corporate Finance Law.

Career pathways

The University’s Employability Framework is embedded throughout the course. Modules are assessed through authentic assessment to ensure transferable skills are assessed.

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