Program Overview
The International Trade Law at University of Essex 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 Trade 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 15,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Trade 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: LLM International Trade Law
- International Trade Finance Law
- Carriage of Goods By Sea
- Foundation Essay for International Trade Law
- International Sale of Goods
- European Union Law and Human Rights (optional)
- Legal Research and the English Legal System (optional)
- Approaches to Legal Theory (optional)
- International Commercial Dispute Resolution I (optional)
- Public International Trade Law (optional)
- Legal Aspects of Electronic Commercial Transactions (optional)
- Marine Insurance I (optional)
- Maritime Law and Wet Shipping (optional)
- International Financial Law (optional)
- Cybercrime (optional)
- The Legal Order of the European Union (optional)
- The Enlargement of the European Union (optional)
- Foundation Essay for Europen Union Commercial Law (optional)
- European Union Company Law (optional)
- International Trade, Investment and Human Rights. (optional)
- Business and Human Rights (optional)
- Contemporary Issues in Human Rights and Cultural Diversity (optional)
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).
UK entry requirements
A degree with a 2:2. Relevant professional experience and/or traineeships or professional qualifications/certifications issued by professional bodies such as Bar Associations will be taken into account.
International & EU entry requirements
They accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex 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 Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex 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 2018-10-04
- Language English
- Duration 12 months