LLM International Economic Law at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The LLM in International Economic Law studies the contemporary regime of international economic law across world trade, investment and finance, rather than treating them as separate branches, and highlights common themes and challenges across these areas.

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 Law and International Economic Governance, and either International Trade Law or International Investment Law) and four options such as Banking Regulation, FinTech Law and Regulation, International Courts and Tribunals and Law and Sustainable Finance.

Career pathways

Suited to careers in international organisations, government service, research institutions, think-tanks, NGOs, consultancy, academia and legal practice.

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Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Law, Economics, International Relations or Political Sciences; other relevant 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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