International Commercial Law LLM

at Northumbria University

You will study alongside a diverse cohort of LLM Law framework students, and have the flexibility to choose modules which inspire you and support your career aspirations. 

You will study Commercial Contracts in your first semester. In this module, you will examine the key legal issues that commonly arise in commercial contracts relevant to conducting business successfully in the modern commercial world. Alongside that you will study Intellectual Property with patents and copyright playing a crucial role in the commercial world. You will also study Research for Advanced Legal Studies, which will equip you with the skills you need to thrive on the course.

In the second semester you will study a specialist module on International Commercial Law, led by an academic with an international reputation for research in this area. In this module, you will study You will study how an international sale of goods contract works, i.e., which law will be the governing law of the contract and how that law is determined. To compliment this, you will also study modules on the law of the World Trade Organisation and on International Dispute Resolution. In the third semester you will undertake either a dissertation or an applied legal project, on a topic related to International Commercial Law. 

You will learn through lectures, seminars and group work, all supported by advanced TEL (Technology Enhanced Learning). You will have access to our eLearning platform Blackboard, where you can re-watch all Panopto-recorded lectures and read workshop presentation slides at your own pace. You may even be able to undertake your dissertation from home – in the UK or internationally – through the Blackboard Collaborate function. 

Your assessment throughout will be coursework-based, with no exams. 

Please note that to graduate with your specialist bracketed award you must undertake at least two taught modules within that specialism, and base your final research project on a topic in that area. It will be possible to switch specialism after the first semester if your contextual module was relevant to your new choice. If you don’t meet these conditions, you will graduate with an LLM Law. 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one

• GD7000 -Academic Language Skills for PG Law Students (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• LW7039 -Intellectual Property (Core,20 Credits)
• LW7088 -Research for Advanced Legal Studies (Core,20 Credits)
• LW7089 -Legal Research Project (LLM Framework) (Core,60 Credits)
• LW7091 -Commercial Contracts (Core,20 Credits)
• LW7092 -International Dispute Resolution (Core,20 Credits)
• LW7095 -International Commercial Law (Core,20 Credits)
• LW7096 -Law of the WTO (Core,20 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in either law, a relevant social science based discipline, or a relevant non-law degree. Relevant professional qualifications or suitable work experience will also be considered.

International qualifications:

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. 

English language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

Full UK Fee: £9,075

Full EU Fee: £16,500

Full International Fee: £16,500

You will graduate from this course with independence of thought, boundless curiosity and a talent for collaboration – traits valued by every employer. 

If you already have a qualifying UK law degree, this course will help you to enhance your CV with a specialism so that you stand out when competing for training contracts or pupillages. 

If you are joining us from another legal jurisdiction you will be able to apply your specialist skills and knowledge in your home country, contributing to local priorities for growth in relevant areas. For students from countries that follow the Bologna Process and require two year of postgraduate study, it will be possible to study the LLM framework twice, choosing a different specialism each time. You will qualify for an alumni discount on the second year.

Students who have qualifications or careers in related areas such as finance will acquire valuable contextual understanding that helps them stand out among their peers. 

This course is also an excellent route to PhD study if you are seeking an academic career within the field of law.