Program Overview
The European Trade and Commercial Law at Durham University 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 European Trade and Commercial Law 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 16,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Durham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Trade and Commercial Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to EU Law (unless you have previously studied such a module)
- Applied Research Methods in Law
- Dissertation (of 10,000, 15,000 or 20,000 words).
- Advanced Issues in International Economic Law
- Advanced Issues of International Intellectual Property Law
- Corporations in an EU Context
- EU Competition Law
- International Co-operation in Criminal Matters
- International Sales Law
- Law of the WTO
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Advanced Issues in the Constitutional Law of the EU
- Advanced Law of Obligations
- Commercial Fraud
- Current Issues in Company Law
- International and Comparative Corporate Insolvency Law
- Introduction to Corporate Governance
- Law of Oil and Gas Contracts
- Takeover Regulation in the EU
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A good 2:1 degree (or its equivalent) in law, or in a degree in which law is a major component
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Durham University 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 Durham University
Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
Durham University is a prestigious public research university in Durham, England, UK, founded in 1832, making it the third oldest university in England after Oxford and Cambridge. It enrolls...
University Profile- Start Date after 2000
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 180
