LLM in International Business Law

The aim of the online LLM International Business Law programme is to provide graduates from varied academic backgrounds (including those working in the financial services and business sectors) with a strong foundation for enhancing research, problem-solving and communication skills; to develop the knowledge and understanding of the interaction between law, business and governance integral to enhancing their career prospects and demands of the work environment. The programme is specifically designed for graduates from diverse disciplines as well as legal professionals who already have some practical commercial and business experience and who want to enhance their knowledge and skills to assist them in advancing their career, whether that is a career change or assuming a more senior-level role in a business, organization, or commercial enterprise.  Core modules on the online LLM International Business Law programme cover International Business Law, Critical Thinking in International Business Law, International Trade Law, EU Trade Law, Conflict of Law in Business and Commerce and Competition Law.  The programme also provides the opportunity to personalise your master’s with two elective modules chosen from Corporate Governance, Aspects of Banking, Intellectual Property Law, International Sale of Goods and International Financial Crime. Finally, you complete your LLM programme with an original dissertation on a topic relevant to international business law. Assessments are strictly coursework-based and there are no exams to complete as part of the programme. Shorter PG Diploma (PG Dip), PG Certificate (PG Cert) and PG Award (PG Award) awards are available which you can use as a stepping-stone to the full LLM or as a respected qualification on their own. The indicative study duration is 30 months to complete the LLM, 20 months for the PG Dip, 10 months for the PG Cert and six months for the PG Award.

Introduction

Welcome to the University of Liverpool Online Programmes.

Our postgraduate programmes provide an affordable and convenient route to further your learning and progress in your career. You will receive a highly regarded qualification from a prestigious UK university and a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 research-led UK universities committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of research and education.

Why study with the University of Liverpool Online Programmes

All our programmes have been specially designed for online learning. Teaching and assessments are flexibly delivered through our state-of-the-art learning platform, providing you with access to all the resources and support required to complete your studies online. Upon successful completion of your programme, you will be invited to graduate at the University of Liverpool’s beautiful campus in the north-west of England.

About us

The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000. We are recognised as one of Europe's leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees. With a focus on career progression and global collaboration, our programmes are designed for ambitious professionals with several years of on-the-job experience, who wish to gain a prestigious qualification while not compromising on their existing commitments.

Applications should possess:

• Preferably a 2:2 class degree in a relevant subject, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree; or 
• Professional work experience in a related field and/or other prior qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all components).  If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency.

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The programme is designed to enhance the existing knowledge base and understanding of candidates with an undergraduate degree from diverse legal backgrounds, providing a stepping-stone for career development within the legal profession, business environment or the wider financial services sector.  For non-law graduates, or those whose first law degree is from a civil law jurisdiction, the programme will provide a good foundation of the Common Law legal system, with specific focus on its commercial environment   For non-law graduates but those who have experience working in the business or financial services sector, the programme will provide a solid and first exposure to the operation of the legal environment governing commercial operations and decision making.   The programme will also provide a solid base for those working in government or non-government agencies.  More generally, students will graduate with enhanced skills and knowledge that enable them to be highly effective professionals, managers and leaders who are able to respond to emerging and ongoing policy and legal challenges in a strategic and innovative way within their organisations.