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Commercial and Corporate Law (1 Year Full-time or 2 Years Part-time)

Queen Mary University of London
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree LLM
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jul, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Commercial and Corporate Law (1 Year Full-time or 2 Years Part-time) at Queen Mary University of London is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Commercial and Corporate Law (1 Year Full-time or 2 Years Part-time) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, France

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Commercial and Corporate Law (1 Year Full-time or 2 Years Part-time) programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:

  1. Solicitor / Barrister
  2. Legal Counsel
  3. Policy Advisor
  4. Legal Researcher
  5. Compliance Officer
  6. International Arbitrator

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. The Master of Laws (LLM) is available to study full-time for one year or part-time for two years.
  2. Each of the LLM programmes follows a common format: you will take 135 credits worth of taught modules which may be assessed by essays or examinations (see module overviews for full assessment details and dates) and thereafter you work on a 15,000-word dissertation worth 45 credits (submitted mid August). You are required to balance your taught modules equally across the two teaching semesters – a full explanation of this process will be available during induction and before module selection.
  3. What differs from programme to programme is the range of modules that you are required to choose from. If you wish to take an unrestricted range of modules and any approved dissertation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).

Law graduates
  • The usual qualification for entry to the LLM programme is a degree in law, or a degree with a substantial law content, of at least 2.1 honours (or equivalent). Law graduates with 2.2 honours who also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience may also qualify.
Non-law graduates
  • Non-law graduates with a minimum second class honours degree, that have also obtained a Merit (or 60 per cent) in the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) recognised by the UK professional bodies, may also qualify. Non-law graduates may also be considered on the basis of exceptional professional experience (of at least five years) in a legal area or an area directly related to their programme of study.
  • In all cases, a full online application is required in order for a fair assessment and decision to be made. Each application is considered on its merits and on sight of full application documents.
  • A full and detailed CV is required for all applications and is particularly relevant where professional experience needs to be considered.
International applicants
  • Students from outside of the UK help form a global community here at Queen Mary. For detailed country specific entry requirements please visit the International section of our website. If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Queen Mary University of London 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 Queen Mary University of London

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Queen Mary University of London

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jul, 2026
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months