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LLM International and Commercial Dispute Resolution Law at University of Westminster

University of Westminster, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An LLM for those committed to contentious law in public and private international and commercial contexts, covering adjudication (litigation and arbitration), mediation and negotiation. Students study substantive and procedural issues and develop dispute-resolution skills in small classes at the Regent campus. Non-law graduates can apply as modules provide the grounding needed.

Faculty: Westminster Law School  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: Full-time and part-time day/evening, January 2027 and September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A 60-credit dissertation, two specialisation options (Commercial Mediation, Investment Treaty Arbitration, International Commercial Arbitration, Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes) and four further options such as Commercial Negotiation, International Economic Law and Business and Human Rights.

Career pathways

Suited to graduates progressing to a PhD, practising lawyers and practitioners such as arbitrators, civil servants, diplomats, insurers, journalists, judges and mediators, and commercial managers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Applicants without the standard qualifications but with significant professional experience in the relevant field or related professional qualifications may be considered. One academic reference is required. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,900 a year. Price per academic year; January 2027 and September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year. Price per academic year; January 2027 and September 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

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