LLM International Trade Law at Swansea University

Programme overview

LLM International Trade Law provides specialist education in the legal frameworks underpinning the global economy, taught within the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law. Topics include WTO dispute settlement, free trade agreements, the international sale of goods and trade finance.

Faculty: School of Law | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

International Trade Law and Charterparties and Carriage of Goods by Sea are compulsory; students choose two options such as International Commercial Arbitration, The Law of Marine Insurance, Artificial Intelligence in Commerce and Legal Practice and Digital Commerce and Technology Law, plus a 60-credit Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

Roles span the global legal industry, supported by an annual LLM careers fair, networking sessions, guest lectures from trade law firms, multinational in-house counsel and WTO and government trade officials, and visits to practices in London.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: a 2:2 honours degree, ideally in a cognate discipline; candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an approved equivalent. Free English language classes and pre-sessional courses are available for postgraduate taught Law courses.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 1 year; fees after the first year rise by 3%. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 1 year; fees after the first year rise by 3%. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time

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