Program Overview
The International Commercial Law and Practice at The University of Edinburgh is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Commercial Law and Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 18,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Commercial Law and Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The LLM in International Commercial Law and Practice gives you the opportunity to study a wide range of modules covering regulatory and policy-based aspects of international commercial law and also particular industry sectors such as oil and gas law.
- To be awarded the LLM in International Commercial Law and Practice you must successfully complete six modules, four of which must be core modules, and a dissertation over your chosen duration of study
- Contract Law in Europe
- A comparative contract law course focussing on the fundamental concepts of the law of contract.
- Corporate Compliance
- Examine the legal, ethical, and social compliance issues that arise in an international business setting.
- European Competition and Innovation
- Examine the issues arising from the application of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU to practices aimed at furthering innovation and investment.
- Law of Climate Change
- Explore the law concerning global climate change and the legal solutions that have sought to address it.
- Principles of International Taxation
- Examine the issues surrounding the taxation of cross-border activities.
- Comparative and International Corporate Governance
- The theory, law and practice of the governance of corporations across different jurisdictions.
- Dispute Resolution Methods
- Explore the current range of methods deployed in dispute resolution.
- International Law, Human Rights and Corporate Accountability
- Examining human rights issues and corporate accountability in the context of global business.
- International Oil and Gas Law
- Study the legal issues arising in the international oil and gas industry.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The minimum basic admission requirement for taught postgraduate degrees is an Upper Second Class honours degree (or better), or its international equivalent. Other qualifications from a recognised higher education institution will be considered on an individual basis.
Candidates who have not previously studied a legal subject may still be eligible for study, as every application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Professional experience is taken into account and all applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 18,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 18,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 120
