Keele University

International Commercial and Business Law LLM

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

Join an exciting programme at the forefront of public debate and discover the key influences of international commercial and business law. Consider the importance of responsible business conduct and financial markets, as well as the complexities of international sales and the impacts of pandemics on the global economy. Our LLM investigates the principles of public international law, international business and commercial law in the context of trade and investment, allowing you to explore its dominance across transnational corporations, states, intergovernmental institutions, NGOS and individuals.

You'll become equipped with core transferable skills applicable to governmental, non-governmental or private sector roles to become prepared for potential careers in law, civil services and business.

Key highlights

  • Explores responsible business conduct and the role of financial markets
  • Covers the complexities of international sales law
  • Examines pandemic impacts on the global economy
  • Studies public international law in trade and investment contexts
  • Placement option available, extending study to up to two years
  • Builds transferable skills for governmental, NGO and private sector roles

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include any humanities or social science subject

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Humanities Master's Scholarship

    We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.

  • Keele Alumni Discount

    The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).

  • Keele Staff Discount

    If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.

    Up to 30% of fees
  • KUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.

  • Postgraduate Global Scholarship

    1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.

  • The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)

    This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Commercial lawyer
  • Civil servant
  • International trade adviser
  • Compliance officer
  • NGO policy officer
  • Business consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,400 | International: £18,200

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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