LLM International Commercial and Corporate Law at University of Westminster

Programme overview

An LLM combining traditional legal education with contemporary commercial perspectives, covering international commercial relationships, electronic commerce and the harmonisation of international commercial law. It suits law and non-law graduates from civil law and common law jurisdictions and is taught at the Regent campus with visiting speakers and online resources.

What you will study

Core: Postgraduate Dissertation in International Commercial and Corporate Law (60 credits), International Commercial Law and International Corporate Law (20 credits each); two specialisation options (e.g. Commercial Contracts in the Digital Age, International Economic Law, Corporate Compliance, Intellectual Property and the Creative Industries) and four further options such as Law of Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Finance Law and International Tax Law.

Career pathways

Graduates typically enter legal careers in UK or overseas law firms, go on to qualify as solicitors or barristers, or take legal liaison roles in small and medium enterprises involved in transnational trade.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in Law, or an upper second class honours degree (2:1) in a non-related degree with a demonstrated legal interest. Applicants without standard qualifications may be considered if motivated and with significant relevant experience. One academic reference is required. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.

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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