LLM International Commercial Law at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our International Commercial Law LLM equips you with an advanced understanding of the complex legal issues surrounding international business transactions, including corporate governance and finance. The International Commercial Law LLM is one of our taught Master of Laws (LLM) programmes. It's suitable for graduates of any background.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: Newcastle Law School | Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll also learn a variety of legal-specific research skills through our Legal Research Skills and Methods module. In addition, you can also choose from a range of our other Master's modules with the permission of the Degree Programme Director. Compulsory modules include: Legal Research: Theory and Method, Dissertation, Corporate Governance and Corporate Finance.

Career pathways

Newcastle Law LLM students interested in a career in international trade have the opportunity to apply for the Joint University Study Tour programme. The JUST programme is an annual event held in Geneva, where students from universities across the globe work together to develop their skills and experience on international trade.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 (Law) & 2:1 (Other) Hons degree. A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in Law. A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, from any other academic discipline. Applicants from non-law disciplines are normally required to have a 2:1 degree to demonstrate the academic capability needed to develop these skills from a new starting point at postgraduate level. We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications or experience in professional legal practice. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 26,800 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/5832f/#how-to-apply

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