Program Overview
The International Commercial Law at University of Birmingham 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 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 16,380 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,290 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International 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
- Commercial Conflict of Laws
- Company Law
- Comparative International Commercial Arbitration
- Cyberlaw
- Domestic Sale of Goods
- EU Competition Law
- EU State Aid Law and Policy
- Financing of International Trade
- International Investment Law and Policy
- Legal Aspects of Banking Regulation
- British Legal Responses to Terrorism
- Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
- Criminal Law and Medicine
- The Death Penalty in Law and Practice
- English Law of International Sale of Goods
- Environmental Energy Law
- EU Constitutional Law
- European Criminal Law
- European Health Law
- European Human Rights Law
- Global Crime Problems
- Human Rights and Criminal Justice
- Law and Reproduction
- Law of International Organisations
- Mentally Disordered Offenders
- Public International Law
- Theory of Criminal Law
- Trading with the European Union
- Sex, Death, Gender and (In) Security
- Terrorism and Contemporary Conflict
- Totalitarianism And The State
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have a good Honours degree in law, or a degree in another discipline augmented with a pass in the Common Professional Examination.
If your first language is not English you must provide an English language qualification. Recognised qualifications include:
- IELTS: 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,380 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,290 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,380 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,290 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham 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- Application Deadline 2003-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
