The University of Law

LLM International Business Law

The University of LawBristol Leeds London Moorgate Nottingham Online, United Kingdom

Course overview

The LLM International Business Law at the University of Law is built for both law and non-law graduates who want to gain a deep, practical understanding of international trade and business law. 

Throughout the course, students are taught five major areas: international sales of goods, e-commerce, trade finance (including letters of credit), cargo transportation, and dispute resolution.

The LLM International Business Law in The University of Law culminates in a dissertation that allows students to research a specialist topic, combining independent study with academic rigour. 

Key highlights

  • Open to both law and non-law graduates
  • Internationally recognised Master's in International Business Law
  • Places legal business practice in the context of the global marketplace
  • Builds skills to work effectively within international corporations

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — or above

Scholarships

  • Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award

    Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.

  • Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship

  • Business First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • Campus Dean’s Award

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.

  • Law First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Science First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Amal Clooney Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Business owner
  • Shipping industry specialist
  • Legal specialist
  • Maritime governance specialist

Career opportunities

Graduates of this LLM International Business Law  from The University of Law are well equipped for high-level legal and governance roles, including:

  • Trade Compliance Specialist

  • Legal Advisor in Shipping or Logistics Companies

  • Regulatory Consultant for Trade Bodies or Financial Institutions

  • Corporate Lawyer Specialising in Cross-Border Business

  • Legal Risk Analyst or Consultant

Cost of study

For the 2026/2027 academic session, International students will pay £19,600 annually for the London camps and £20,950 for non-London campuses to study the LLM International Business Law in The University of Law.

Admission

Secure your place in this competitive programme by applying directly to the university through the online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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