University of East Anglia UEA

LLM International Commercial Dispute Resolution

University of East Anglia UEA

Course overview

This one-year, full-time LLM is designed to train professionals to manage and resolve complex cross-border commercial disputes arising from expanding international trade and business. The core curriculum provides expertise in International Commercial Litigation and International Commercial Arbitration, offering comparative knowledge of different resolution approaches.

The programme places a heavy focus on coursework assessment and provides an excellent balance of analytical thinking and study skills within a small-group teaching setting. Students can choose specialist optional modules in areas such as Investment Law and Arbitration or Sharia Arbitration, culminating in a Dissertation on a relevant topic of specific interest.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement that provides relevant information about their studies, an academic or employer reference, and a CV that shows their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Candidates must have a UK 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in Law or a similar subject.

  • Other International qualifications equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates need to score at least 6.0 overall, including writing and speaking in the IELTS test, with any other component below 5.5.

  • Other English language test scores, such as the PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT tests, are also accepted.

  • The university holds Pre-sessional English courses for students who do not meet the requirements.

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Tuition Fee Discount Scheme

    We highly value our alumni at UEA, so a 10% fee reduction scholarship is available to graduates looking to stay with us or return for postgraduate study.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • British Council Great Scholarship

    British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, UEA is offering a GREAT Scholarship worth £10,000 to students from Bangladesh and Kenya.

    Up to £10,000

  • David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health

    The full cost of the tuition fee (£36,000 international fee for 2026-27, £16,000 UK fee). Each 50% fee scholarship will cover up to up to 50% of the full cost of the tuition fee.

  • International Early Payment Awards (September Start)

    Early Deposit Award – £500; Full Payment Award – up to £1,000.

  • International PG Merit Scholarship C

    £4,000 - if you achieve the equivalent of UK 2:2 bachelor’s degree classification; £5,000 - if your final undergraduate grade is equivalent to at least UK 2:1 bachelor’s degree classification.

  • Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

    Total Value - £13,250

    Up to £13,250

  • The Annabel Abbs Scholarship

    Please contact the provider

  • Vice Chancellor’s Global Impact and Leadership Scholarship (September Start)

    Total Value - £10,000 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the LLM International Commercial Dispute Resolution from the University of East Anglia (UEA) can work in:

  • Legal Practice 

  • Posts In Government / Local Government 

  • International Organisations 

  • Civil Service 

  • Teaching 

Cost of study

The international students’ tuition fee for the LLM International Commercial Dispute Resolution at the University of East Anglia (UEA) is £22,700. Note that this tuition fee is subject to change.

Admission

Admission to the LLM International Commercial Dispute Resolution programme is made through the university’s online application form. If you need further assistance, we at AHZ can assist you with your application process.

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