Program Overview
The International Commercial Law at University of Westminster 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, 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
- Dissertation
- Foundations of International Commercial Law
- Carriage of goods
- Corporate social responsibility issues in business and law
- International tax law
- Law of the internal market of the european union
- Law of international sales
- Law relating to payment and trade finance
- Legal aspects of electronic commerce
- Multinational corporate entities
- Protection of commercial industrial property rights (intellectual property)
- Research theory and practice
- Foreign Direct Investment Arbitration
- International Banking Law & Regulation
- International Commercial Arbitration
- International Commercial Litigation
- International Energy & Climate Change Law
- International Law of the Sea
- Private International Law: Substantive Commercial
- One free choice LLM module from any other course
- Dr Simon Newman, Course leader
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You will typically be expected to have a good Second Class Honours (or equivalent) degree in law or an equivalent non-law degree and significant legal experience. You will also be considered without standard qualifications provided you are sufficiently motivated to study effectively on a Masters programme and/or have had a significant amount of relevant experience.
- If your first language is not English, you will normally need an IELTS score of 6.5 (including 6.0 in writing) or equivalent. If your IELTS score or equivalent is below 6.5 in one or more areas, you may be asked to take a pre-sessional English programme at Westminster before starting your course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Westminster 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 Westminster
University of Westminster
City of Westminster, United Kingdom
University of Westminster is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-14
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
