LLM International Commercial and Business Law (Part Time)
Key details
- Attendance
- Part Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Laws
- Course Length
- 2 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
Course options
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Why International Commercial and Business Law (part-time) at UEA?
On LLM in International Commercial and Business Law, you will acquire the skills needed to succeed in modern legal practice. You will learn to think from a global legal perspective whilst becoming an expert in the law of international commerce, and graduate ready to work in private practice, in industry, or within a government department or regulator.
Why choose UEA
- Elite expertise: Teaching is provided by leading research active academics and associate tutors from legal practice (often international/global law firms) who are highly skilled specialists in their fields
- Heritage campus: Study in peaceful and historic Earlham Hall, home to dedicated postgraduate spaces and the UEA Law Clinic
- Supportive community: To make sure you get the most from your studies and to help you reach your full potential, you will have an academic adviser who will help you throughout the year
What is International Commercial Business Law?
International commercial and business law is the study of the legal framework that governs the regulation of international trade, commercial business transactions, and dispute resolution.
It also involves the study of legal rules, International Treaties, International Conventions and commercial customs.
It plays a very important role in advancing global trade and commerce. Studying international commercial and business law will give you the relevant skills and knowledge to deal with the complexities that arise in a global context.
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Accreditations
The module “International Commercial Arbitration” has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (www.ciarb.org). Those who successfully complete the module will be able to apply for the ‘membership’ level with CIARB and gain the title MCIArb.
Careers
Career Pathways
With a LLM in International Commercial and Business Law Part-Time degree you could launch a career as:
- International lawyer: You can work as a lawyer at a global law firm
- Banking lawyer: You can work in the legal department of a banking or financial institution
- In-house corporate or commercial lawyer: You can work as a lawyer in the legal department of a company
- Government Lawyer: You can work as a lawyer in a government department dealing with commercial matters
- Researcher: Pursue further legal research leading to a PhD
Career Support
Our programme of employability activities includes events with law firms and barristers as well as other organisations that recruit law students (for example, the public sector). Many UEA Law students gain invaluable work experience by doing voluntary work with UEA Law Clinic, a collaborative venture between our students, the Law school academic staff, external agencies and members of the local legal profession.
UEA Career Central will provide support, mentorship, and networking opportunities along the way.
After the Course
You will graduate ready for a variety of exciting legal careers, including legal practice, practice before the bars of various jurisdictions, posts in government and international organisations, and public service.
Study and Modules
Structure
In your first year, you will discover the essentials of international commercial law. You will explore several areas of international commercial practice in which attempts have been made to harmonise or codify the law, and consider how successful these efforts have been, and ways in which the process can be improved.
You will also take a compulsory non-credit-bearing module at the start of your course and write a dissertation on an area of specific interest. You will have the chance to develop your research and analytical skills and learn how to develop and communicate your own ideas.
With the consent of the course director, you can also choose modules from other postgraduate courses offered by UEA, allowing you to personalise your course to your specific interests. For example, you might choose a module from one of UEA’s International Relations, International Development, Business, or Economics courses.
You will then usually choose three modules from a range of optional modules giving you the chance to explore specialist areas of international commercial law that interest you most.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Min Credits: 40, Max Credits: 60)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 40)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your second year, you will usually choose further optional modules but from a wider list, including subjects such as Investment Treaty Law and Arbitration, Information Technology Law, E-Commerce and Internet Law.
You will also complete your course by writing a dissertation on an area of specific interest to you but related to your major during the summer months.
With the consent of the course director, you can also choose to take one module from other postgraduate courses offered by UEA in your second year, allowing you to personalise your course to your specific interests. For example, you might choose a module from one of UEA’s International Relations, International Development, Business, or Economics courses. Please speak to the course director before the start of your second year if this is of interest to you.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 40)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 20)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, and independent study, delivered by our research-active lawyers who bring their expertise directly into the classroom. You will deepen your subject knowledge by choosing from a wide suite of modules and further develop your independent research skills, with continued access to academic and wellbeing support.
You will receive guidance, including dissertation support, to improve your skills, and prepare for your next steps. Throughout your degree, you will be supported by extensive academic guidance, well-resourced library and dedicated teams who are there to help you develop key study, research and writing skills, alongside personalised wellbeing and accessibility support, should you need it.
Assessment
Assessment is through a range of coursework-based methods that develop your analytical, communication and research skills, without relying on formal exams. Throughout your degree, you’ll receive regular written and verbal feedback, alongside opportunities for practice assessments, helping you build confidence and strengthen your work before submission. You will encounter a wide variety of assessments, including essays, tests, presentations, problem-based questions and reflective analyses, enabling you to broaden your skillset. You will also complete a dissertation.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Law or Cognate
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £11,750
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International Students: £25,000
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students).
If you choose to take this course with a placement year, your tuition fees for the first year will be as shown above. An additional fee of £3,500 will apply for the placement year (see our FAQs page for further details).
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.