LLM International Trade Law
Course overview
This one-year, full-time LLM offers specialist study of the legal frameworks essential to facilitating global trade and investment, focusing on how law supports efficient cross-border commerce. The programme explores the complexities of 'transnational' transactions, including the harmonisation efforts of international bodies such as UNCITRAL and the Hague Conference in areas such as sales and international commercial payments.
Teaching is delivered by experts from academia and legal practice, primarily through interactive lectures and small-group seminars at Earlham Hall. Assessment is focused on coursework and includes a compulsory non-credit bearing skills module and a Dissertation on an area of specific interest in international trade law.
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:
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Candidates must have a UK 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in Law or a similar subject.
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Other International qualifications equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
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Candidates need to score at least 6.0 overall, including writing and speaking, in the IELTS test, with any other component below 5.5.
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Other English language test scores, such as the PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT tests, are also accepted.
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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 feesBritish 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 £10,000David 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 £13,250The 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 in International Trade Law from the University of East Anglia (UEA) can work in fields like:
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International Legal Practice
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Other Law-Related Careers (NGOs, international organisations, in-house compliance, legal researchers, police)
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Public Sector (Civil Service Fast Stream, prosecutors, local government, politics, education)
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Financial Services (tax, banking, insurance, investment, accountancy)
Cost of study
The international students’ tuition fee for the LLM in International Trade Law at the University of East Anglia (UEA) is £22,700. Note that this tuition fee is subject to change.
Admission
Admission to the LLM in International Trade Law 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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