LLM International Business and Commercial Law
Get the legal knowledge and skills to adapt to a rapidly changing international business climate. Unlock highly lucrative opportunities with international clients, with the practical legal training you need to offer business critical advice.
About the LLM International Business and Commercial Law
Learn how legal processes really work, with learning contextualised in the lifecycle of an international business.
You’ll develop specialist legal skills and knowledge aligned to the future of international business, exploring critical topics such as legal technology, innovation, and sustainability. Enhance your prospects and demonstrate your development to future employers with a professional project aligned to an area of law or commercial practice you’re passionate about.
What you'll study
Our LLM courses are designed to ensure you have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to stand out in a competitive market.
Wide range of modules covering corporate and commercial legal transactions
Get legal experience through our Social Impact team
Career support available for both domestic and international students
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for LLM International Business and Commercial Law are as follows:
2:2 in a degree from a UK university or an internationally recognised university, in law or a related area of study, or a degree in which there is a substantial proportion of study devoted to law; or
2:2 degree in a non-legal area of study, provided there is sufficient evidence of professional knowledge and experience
For the avoidance of doubt, call to the bar or admission as a solicitor in England and Wales or the equivalent in another jurisdiction may be considered equivalent
English language requirements
To study at BPP, it is important that you are able to communicate and engage in English effectively in an academic setting.
If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide proof of your ability across reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English.
Course details
18 months (FT with Professional Development Planning)
From £17,100
Master of Laws in International Business and Commercial Law with PDP (18 months)
Course structure
Personal Effectiveness (15 credits)
International Business Law (30 credits)
International Intellectual Property Law (15 credits)
Academic and Assessment Support (non-credit bearing)
International Contracts and Trade Law (30 credits)
International Dispute Resolution and Arbitration (30 credits)
Professional Skills (15 credits)
Contemporary Legal Practice (15 credits)
Professional Research Project (30 credits)
The PDP programme can contribute to your success at finding jobs and post-study work visa opportunities.
The aim is to give you the following opportunities:
To attend workshops with professionals who will give you insight into how to prepare effectively for future roles
To undertake a job role analysis and skills diagnostic to identify the types of roles you are interested in and may be suitable for
To develop a high-quality CV to enable you to apply for roles
Intensive interview preparation for placements* and part-time work
Work experience through volunteering on projects at our award-winning Pro Bono Centre
Interview opportunities if you meet the criteria to be put forward for interviews**
Access to one-to-one sessions with coaches to develop the skills and behaviours you need to enter the workspace
To attend interactive termly live sessions to support you entering the job market
*The Placements team works with an extensive range of employers to find work placement opportunities for our students. Please note that placements may vary in length and may be paid or unpaid, physical or virtual.
**Please note that if you fall behind with your studies and cannot progress with your master's programme, you will not be eligible for the placement interview process.
How you'll study
Face-to-face
You’ll experience live, face-to-face teaching in a collaborative learning environment, with valuable interactive with our professionally experienced tutors, who use their expertise to bring their studies to life
24/7 access to everything you need
Get instant access to interactive learning materials, course notes, and recorded lectures through The Hub. Our course materials are tailored to how you learn best, with the flexibility to ensure you can maximise your independent learning
Types of assessment
Coursework
Examinations
Oral presentations
Independent research project
Modules assessed by written essays (4,000)
Dissertation (8,500 words)
If you opt for the 18-month programme, you will also be expected to produce a Professional Development Planning portfolio.
BPP University offers flexibility in how these assessments are undertaken, and the programmes will utilise online tools (where available) to deliver assessments. On occasion, some assessments may require attendance at a physical location.
Full details on BPP University’s feedback policy on examinations and assessment can be found in the Manual of Policies and Procedures.
Learning support
Access a full range of learning support services for students with any specialist learning needs.
Dates and locations
- 12 months (Full-time)
- 18 months (Full-time) with Professional Development Planning
- 12 months (Full-time)
- 18 months (Full-time) Professional Development Planning
- 12 months (Full-time)
- 18 months (Full-time) with Professional Development Planning
- 12 months (Full-time)
- 18 months (Full-time) with Professional Development Planning
- 12 months (Full-time)
- 18 months (Full-time) with Professional Development Planning
- 12 months (Full-time)
- 18 months (Full-time) with Professional Development Planning
Full-time: students will typically receive eight contact hours per week and need to devote around 35-40 hours a week to study.
Fees and funding
2024-2025 academic year
A deposit of £350 will need to be paid within 48 hours of accepting your offer on all our courses, to secure your place.
Funding options
We offer a number of ways to support you with funding your university studies:
Postgraduate loan funding for domestic UK students is available for this course
Interest-free payment plans enabling you to spread the cost of your course through instalments
A dedicated £1.4m+ Scholarship fund awarded to applicants of BPP’s postgraduate law programmes
Need to discuss finance?
If you have any questions or require help, contact us on 03300 603100.
Why choose BPP University Law School?
30+ years
of training the brightest legal talent
600+
legal employers trust us to deliver their legal training
100,000 alumni
across the globe
Studying as an international student
We welcome students from around the world, offering a culturally diverse study environment, with our specialist service helping choose your study location, correct visa, finance options and even somewhere to live.
We’re also a Student Sponsor and are fully recognised and accredited as a Higher Education Institution.
I've really enjoyed having tutors who are practice specialists. It's been so nice having open conversations with them about their own experiences in law and how they found changing from being a law student to going into practice.
Thalia Sheriff-Horner