LLM International Business Law
Liverpool, United Kingdom
DURATION
30 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 16,868 / per course
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Discover International Business Law from the University of Liverpool
30 July at 1pm BST
Introduction
The aim of the online LLM International Business Law programme is to provide graduates from varied academic backgrounds (including those working in the financial services and business sectors) with a strong foundation for enhancing research, problem-solving and communication skills; to develop the knowledge and understanding of the interaction between law, business and governance integral to enhancing their career prospects and demands of the work environment.
The programme is specifically designed for graduates from diverse disciplines as well as legal professionals who already have some practical commercial and business experience and who want to enhance their knowledge and skills to assist them in advancing their career, whether that is a career change or assuming a more senior-level role in a business, organization, or commercial enterprise.
Core modules on the online LLM International Business Law programme cover International Business Law, Critical Thinking in International Business Law, International Trade Law, EU Trade Law, Conflict of Law in Business and Commerce and Competition Law.
The programme also provides the opportunity to personalise your master’s with two elective modules chosen from Corporate Governance, Aspects of Banking, Intellectual Property Law, International Sale of Goods and International Financial Crime. Finally, you complete your LLM programme with an original dissertation on a topic relevant to international business law.
Assessments are strictly coursework-based and there are no exams to complete as part of the programme. Shorter PG Diploma (PG Dip), PG Certificate (PG Cert) and PG Award (PG Award) awards are available which you can use as a stepping-stone to the full LLM or as a respected qualification on their own.
The indicative study duration is 30 months to complete the LLM, 20 months for the PG Dip, 10 months for the PG Cert and six months for the PG Award.
About us
Established in 1892, the Liverpool Law School is one of the oldest law departments in the UK. We are committed to contributing, through the excellence of our research and policy work, to critical exploration of the role of law in promoting, or inhibiting, social justice. We strive for social relevance and to influence public debate and policy at the local, national, European, and international levels.
By studying online with Liverpool, you can gain a highly regarded qualification from a prestigious redbrick university and a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 research-led UK universities committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of research and education. You will acquire new skills and knowledge, all while continuing to work in your current role.
The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000, making us one of Europe’s leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees. Each of our programmes is designed for online delivery, and our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships and discounts:
- A Regional Scholarship of up to 20% is available for international students based overseas from the United Kingdom in eligible countries.
- 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni
- 5% discount for up-front full tuition fee payment
- A UK Scholarship of 10% is available for students residing in the United Kingdom. This scholarship is available for our intakes in the 2024/25 academic year for all full master’s awards.
Further support
We aim to make it as easy as possible for you to cover the costs of your studies. You could benefit from:
- Simple monthly payment plan provided to spread the cost over the duration of study
- Students living in England may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the programme cost.
Please speak to our admissions team for more details of fees, scholarships, discounts and support.
*All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.
Curriculum
What will I study?
This programme consists of the following modules. You are required to complete 180 credits to achieve a full Master of Laws (LLM), 120 credits to achieve the postgraduate diploma (PG Dip), 60 credits to achieve the postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) and 30 credits to achieve the postgraduate award (PG Award).
| Modules | LLM | PGDip | PGCert | PGAward |
| International Business Law (15 credits) | x | x | x | x |
| Critical Legal Thinking in International Business Law (15 credits) | x | x | x | x |
| International Trade Law (15 credits) | x | x | x | |
| EU Trade Law (15 credits) | x | x | x | |
| Conflicts of Laws in Business and Commerce (15 credits) | x | x | ||
| Competition Law (15 credits) | x | x | ||
| Elective modules: choose two: | x | x | ||
| Dissertation (60 credits) | x |
Each module (other than the dissertation) is run over an eight-week period and includes a wide variety of learning activities and assessments, supported by the key teaching principles of collaboration and critical reflection.
You will grow as you learn in collaboration with other students from across the world, gain new perspectives and develop a strong professional network.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The programme is designed to enhance the existing knowledge base and understanding of candidates with an undergraduate degree from diverse legal backgrounds, providing a stepping-stone for career development within the legal profession, business environment or the wider financial services sector.
For non-law graduates, or those whose first law degree is from a civil law jurisdiction, the programme will provide a good foundation of the Common Law legal system, with specific focus on its commercial environment
For non-law graduates but those who have experience working in the business or financial services sector, the programme will provide a solid and first exposure to the operation of the legal environment governing commercial operations and decision making.
The programme will also provide a solid base for those working in government or non-government agencies.
More generally, students will graduate with enhanced skills and knowledge that enable them to be highly effective professionals, managers and leaders who are able to respond to emerging and ongoing policy and legal challenges in a strategic and innovative way within their organisations.
Program delivery
Teaching methods and style
This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform, you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.
Programme modules, apart from the dissertation, are delivered over an eight-week period with one module studies at a time. The student’s learning journey is facilitated by the use of written materials, lecture casts (video presentations), individual interactive activities, case studies, and discussion boards.
Methods of assessment
Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, presentations, discussion forum participation, and journal entries.