Program Overview
The Master of Laws in European Business Law is based on a grouping of subjects offered also on the general LLM in European and Comparative Law. This is the degree if you have decided to specialise in the business law of Europe and wish to be known as such. The LLM in European Business Law is mainly a taught course on which you will undergo directed reading, research and write papers for presentation in seminars led by the course professor. It also includes an important dissertation component. The programme aims to: Provide postgraduate specialisation in European Business Law and related comparative law to holders of a good first degree in law. Prepare you for a specialist career, whether in private practice in Malta or abroad, in the European Union Institutions, in other international organizations, or as an advisor to government and other entities, among other possible careers. As with the general LLM offered by the Department, the LLM in European Business Law is mainly a taught course on which you are directed reading and research and write papers for presentation in seminars (group sessions) which are then led by the course professor. It also includes an important dissertation component. The first aim is that of providing postgraduate specialisation in European Business Law and related comparative law to holders of a good first degree in law. The programme of studies includes three compulsory courses and a free choice of the remaining study units from a list of elective subjects. In principle, the comparative (national law) dimension is worked into most subjects, while also being the principal methodology employed in a number of study units. The level of the degree compares with the level of leading LL.M programmes in other European universities, this being certified on an annual basis by an external examiner from a European university. The second aim is to prepare the student for a specialist career, whether in private practice in Malta or abroad, in the Europea
Career Opportunities
This postgraduate academic programme in European Business Law provides students with an in-depth education in European Business law. It allows for specialisation in a number of areas of Business law such as IT law, Business Enterprise (Company) Law, Consumer Law, Competition law, Financial Services Law, Labour Law, and a number of other areas as indicated in the programme of study. It follows from the above that Master of Laws graduates in European Business Law will benefit from a distinct advantage in accessing high level practice, national and international, and employment in a large number of positions requiring expertise in European Business Law. Many graduates will go straight into high level practice with Maltese or overseas law firms, or with other organisations, including companies, banks, financial services firms, the Union institutions themselves, and employers, directly in the field of specialisation on which they focus while on the degree. Others will find that their already existing career has benefited. A student can follow the degree full-time over one academic year while others may prefer to take the degree on a part-time basis over two years. Finally, for those aiming for an academic career, the degree provides an excellent basis for the pursuit of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in law.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 15 ECTS credits from the elective on offer during the year. Either choose a 10 ECTS elective in SEM1 and a 5 ECTS elective in SEM2, OR choose a 5ECTS elective in SEM1 and a 10 ECTS elective in SEM2, OR a 5 ECTS elective in SEM1 and a 5 ECTS elective in SEM2 and any other 5 ECTS elective study-unit in any semester. An elective study-unit will ONLY be offered if a sufficient number of students register for it. Consequently, the availability of respective study-units will only be confirmed after the registration period. TAUGHT COMPONENT Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ECL5116 Intellectual Property Law: Issues and Harmonization in an International and EU Context 10 ECTS ECL5117 European and Comparative Company Law 10 ECTS Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) ECL5101 EU Financial Services Law 5 ECTS ECL5110 Gambling Law and Policy in the EU 5 ECTS ECL5121 EU Information Technology Law 10 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ECL5108 European Business Private International Law 5 ECTS ECL5119 EU and Comparative Competition Law and Policy 10 ECTS ECL5123 E-Commerce Law and Policy in the EU 10 ECTS Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) ECL5109 European and International Comparative Commercial Law 5 ECTS ECL5112 Cryptocurrencies, Distributed Ledger Technologies and the Law 5 ECTS ECL5115 European Union Tax Law 10 ECTS Summer Semester RESEARCH COMPONENT Compulsory Units (All students must register for this unit) ECL5054 Dissertation 30 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of t
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications the degree of Doctor of Laws or a Bachelor degree in Law as the main area of study, obtained with at least Second Class Honours or Category II or a degree from the University of Malta or any recognised overseas institution which the Board considers to be comparable to any of the degrees indicated in paragraphs (a) and (b). You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website . Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt , and our team will be more than happy to help. After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€10,800 (Non-EU)
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 90
