LLM International Corporate Governance - Full-time

Our LLMs from our new Master's in Law suite of programs are designed for law and non-law graduates who want to explore the practical application of a particular, specialist area of the law. Study face-to-face or online.

Course Requirements

Students should possess a UK bachelor’s degree in any subject at 2:2 or above or equivalent qualifications. Non-law students must complete a compulsory two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System unless they can evidence the successful completion of an LLB (or equivalent) or a minimum of 3 legal modules worth at least 80 QCF credits, which must include - English Legal System, Contract Law and Law of Tort.

Course Details

This course has been developed to explore in detail the types of rules, policies, and controls put in place to determine the behavior of an international corporation and the intended outcome of those measures. It covers areas such as the different models of corporate governance, convergence and path dependence theories, harmonization of corporate governance codes, and the future of global corporate governance. It will also cover the role of the company secretary, the board of directors, the relationship between the board and its shareholders, disclosure, and accountability. Taking a practical look at how to identify, set, and uphold international corporate governance means that you will be able to enrich your understanding and skillset in this area, with the support of experienced practitioners who can demonstrate real-life examples to contextualize what you learn.

When you study the LLM International Corporate Governance with us you will:

• Be taught by subject matter experts, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching-focused academics.
• Focus on legal practice, not just theory.
• Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators, and accreditation bodies.
• Learn about Legal Technology by selecting to study modules in legal technology.
• Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team

The award-linked module for this program (International Corporate Governance) will aim to put international corporate governance in context, enabling you to learn how to apply complex theoretical concepts to real-world client situations and give you an all-encompassing insight into the mechanics of international corporate operation.

In addition to the International Corporate Governance module, you’ll have the chance to select three other elective modules that interest you, as well as complete a dissertation that allows you to explore an area linked to International Corporate Governance through independent research.

In addition to a general induction to the program, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to law students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education.

To help prepare you for your dissertation you’ll study a range of compulsory and further optional Research Methods Training sessions in your first terms.

Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.

Course Structure

Terms 1 & 2 (full-time)

Two-week induction: For non-law students, this includes a compulsory introduction to the law of England and Wales which must be completed before commencing your first modules.

You will complete:

• International Corporate Governance
• Research Methods Training (sessions throughout Terms 1 and 2)

You may then choose three from the list of elective modules* which includes modules such as:

• Company Law and Compliance
• Corporate Governance in Practice
• International Trade Law

*All elective modules are subject to availability.

Term 3 (full-time)

• Dissertation in International Corporate Governance

Course Information

Assessment

A three-hour unseen written examination or a 4,500-word coursework assignment assesses modules.

Attendance at one of our UK campuses (or an approved overseas center by prior arrangement) is required for all examinations, including for online study. The default campus location for online study is London.

The dissertation module will be assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words) and provides an opportunity for a sustained, in-depth, and intensive investigation into, and reflection upon, a specialist area of Corporate Governance.

Structure

This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments conducive to effective learning.

How to Apply

• You can apply for this course directly with the University.
• This course cannot be chosen to study alongside our Legal Practice Course (LPC).

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Fees

• 2024/25: UK - £13,450 (London), £11,900 (Non-London), INT - £18,500 (London), £17,000 (Non-London)