LLM International Competition Law & Policy at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The LLM in International Competition Law & Policy places competition law in its economic and commercial context, with detailed coverage of US and EU law and extensive coverage of Chinese law. It explores international debates on the role of competition law and the possibilities of convergence between regimes.

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: two core courses (International Competition Law and International Merger Control) and four options such as Advanced Competition Law and Society, Business Strategies and Competition Policy and Competition, Innovation and Digital Markets. The dissertation may be written or a collaborative project (subject to availability).

Career pathways

Graduates work in international and domestic law firms, with regulators and competition agencies worldwide, in government bodies and in industry and commerce.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Law, Politics, Economics or Market Regulation; other relevant Social Sciences or Humanities degrees at 2.1 may be accepted. Applicants with a degree outside the listed subjects must provide a personal statement and an academic reference showing preparation for a law-focused degree. While non-legal backgrounds are welcome, the LLM remains law-focused. 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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