LLM International Commercial and Business Law at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The LLM International Commercial and Business Law is a research-led programme for law and related graduates who want to specialise in commercial law, international trade and cross-border business transactions. It covers the legal, regulatory and policy challenges shaping international markets, including EU-UK trade relations after Brexit. The School works with bodies such as UNCTAD, the European Commission and the Bank of England, and teaching draws on the Centre for International Economic Law.

Department: School of Law | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are International Corporate Governance, Dissertation (International Business Law) (60 credits), Approaches to Legal Research, World Trade Law and International Competition Law; options include International Commercial Law, Business and Human Rights, Artificial Intelligence and the Law, Law of FinTech Regulation and Digital Economy, and Dissertation in Practice.

Career pathways

Graduates work in leading firms, government departments, NGOs and financial institutions worldwide; the Law School is ranked 3rd in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2026).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants with a primary Law degree: normally a 2.2 Honours degree in Law or equivalent. Applicants with a relevant/cognate degree: normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above in Social Sciences, Humanities or a cognate discipline; applicants with a minimum 2.2 plus at least 2 years' relevant experience may be considered. Exemption may be considered for applicants holding a relevant Master's degree. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component (taken within the last 2 years) or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,400 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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