Program Overview
The Corporate Governance and LawGrad ICSA at University of Portsmouth 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 Corporate Governance and LawGrad ICSA 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Corporate Governance and LawGrad ICSA programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Corporate Governance: Theory, Law and Practice
- Corporate Secretarial Practice and Strategy
- Financial Reporting, Analysis and Decision-making
- Dissertation
- CILEX Level 6 (this unit is only available to those who hold a qualifying law degree)
- Community Legal Research Project
- Employment Law (this unit is compulsory if you have not studied Employment Law at undergraduate level)
- Global Corporate Responsibility
- Intellectual Property Law
- International and European Business Law
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Work-based Learning
- Corporate Governance: Theory, Law and Practice
- Corporate Secretarial Practice and Strategy
- Financial Reporting, Analysis and Decision-making
- Legal Approach to Business
- Dissertation or Corporate Secretarial Case Study
- Corporate Governance: Theory, Law and Practice
- CILEX Level 6 (this unit is only available to those who hold a qualifying law degree)
- Community Legal Research Project
- Employment Law (this unit is compulsory if you have not studied Employment Law at undergraduate level)
- Global Corporate Responsibility
- Intellectual Property Law
- International and European Business Law
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Work-based Learning Unit
- Corporate Secretarial Practice and Strategy
- Financial Reporting, Analysis and Decision-making
- Corporate Governance: Theory, Law and Practice
- Legal Approach to Business
- Corporate Secretarial Practice and Strategy
- Financial Reporting, Analysis and Decision-making
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A second-class honours degree or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Portsmouth 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 University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
University of Portsmouth is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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