LLM Law - Commercial Law at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The LLM Commercial Law explores the intersection of law and business, focusing on business transactions, market influence on legal development, and key concepts like risk and party autonomy. Studying in Bristol will give you exposure to the English legal culture and the prominent role English law plays in international trade. The programme covers subjects such as: Law and markets Contract law Sale of goods Marine insurance International commercial arbitration Other specialist optional units to tailor your studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences | Department: University of Bristol Law School | Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time. Part-time study requires daytime weekday attendance | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our vibrant international community and diverse teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and bespoke skills workshops, enrich the LLM experience at the University of Bristol. A wide range of optional units reflect the expertise of our globally renowned academics, allowing you to further specialise your degree. As part of this programme, you will study four units and a compulsory dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduating from a world-leading university, ranked 57th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027), opens doors to careers in a variety of sectors. This LLM is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in commercial law, or those who wish to gain an understanding of how law and business interact.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Law OR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a related field, such as Business, Economics, Management or Finance. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. English language: profile level B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,100 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,800 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time. Part-time study requires daytime weekday attendance

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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