LLM International Commercial Law at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The LLM in International Commercial Law prepares students for careers in international commercial and e-commerce law. It draws on the School of Law's long-standing strength in commercial law and uses international sources such as conventions alongside UK law. The School offers a mooting programme with a dedicated Moot Courtroom.

Department: School of Law | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six courses and a dissertation, with at least five core courses and one optional course. Courses include Banking Regulation, Corporate Governance, FinTech Law and Regulation, International Capital Markets Law, International Insolvency Law, International Investment Law, International Trade Law and The Law of Secured Finance. The dissertation may be written or a collaborative project (subject to availability).

Career pathways

Graduates are positioned for roles in law firms, banks, international traders, asset managers and regulators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Law (LLB or LLM) or another subject with at least 50% of credits in law. International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with Writing 6.5 and no subtest below 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 92 overall with no subtest below 4.5 for tests from 21 January 2026; PTE Academic test centre 65 overall with no subtest below Reading 60, Listening 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60). International applications for September 2027 entry are accepted in six rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,063 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee for the 12-month LLM; part-time £1,341 per 20 credits (per-credit rate, not a programme total). Source

International applicants: GBP 30,390 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee for the 12-month LLM. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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