Program Overview
The International and Comparative Tax Law at BPP 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 International and Comparative Tax 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 9,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International and Comparative Tax 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
- 10,000-word dissertation
- Comparative Commercial Law
- Advanced Corporate Law
- Business Organisations\x92 Law
- Business Tax Law
- Chinese Business Law
- Chinese Finance and Investment Law
- Chinese Public Law and Human Rights
- Commercial Law
- Corporate Finance Law
- Corporate Securities Law
- Financial Regulation and Compliance
- Fraud and Financial Crime
- International and Comparative Tax Law
- International Business Law
- Islamic Business Law
- Islamic Finance Law
- The Law relating to Financial Transactions
- Transnational Criminal Justice Law
- UK and International Banking Law
- The Law of Investigations
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 Lower 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).
To apply for the BPP University LLM (International and Comparative Tax Law) you must meet the following minimum admissions requirements:
You should hold an equivalent to one of the following:
- Minimum 2.2 law degree
- Minimum 2.2 degree in law and another subject
- Minimum 2.2 non-law degree and a pass in the GDL or CPE
- Minimum 2.2 non-law degree and appropriate/relevant professional experience
- Non-graduates with appropriate professional experience will also be considered
English language
- IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent
Educational background
- You must be 18 years or over at the start of the programme
- You should hold an equivalent to:
- Minimum 2:2 law degree (2:2 is a Lower Second Class Honours); or
- Minimum 2:2 degree in law and another subject; or
- Minimum 2:2 non-law degree and a pass in the GDL or CPE; or
- Minimum 2:2 non-law degree and appropriate/ relevant professional experience
- Non-graduates with appropriate professional experience will also be considered
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact BPP 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 BPP University
BPP University
London, United Kingdom
BPP University is a private university in the United Kingdom. Running courses in law, accountancy, business, nursing, and technology, the for-profit institution is currently a part of BPP...
University Profile- Start Date May 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months