University of Dundee

MSc International Commercial Law Dual Qualifying - CY Cergy Paris University

University of Dundee

Course overview

This 12-month, full-time Master of Laws (LLM) programme is built for a global legal career, allowing students to earn two degrees: an LLM from the University of Dundee and an LLM in Taxation Law, Business Law, and Compliance from CY Cergy Paris University in France. Students spend their first semester in Dundee, Scotland, before completing their studies at a French university, which is near Paris. The course offers knowledge of international commercial and European business law, equipping students for international practices.

Teaching is done by specialists and covers a large selection of topics in commercial law, including corporate governance, private international law, and intellectual property (IP) law in Dundee, together with specialised courses on French and EU law, tax law, and compliance in Paris. Performances are checked through coursework and research, resulting in a master’s thesis, done during the summer months with supervision from Dundee academics. Applications for internships to gain valuable work experience are also accepted.

Entry requirements

Candidates are to submit a personal statement, listing their reasons for applying for the course and other information in relation to their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also needed. 

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants must hold a good undergraduate degree in law or a degree in a course related to law, where at least 50% of its credits were in law.

  • Candidates who do not meet these standard academic requirements will be assessed individually if they can show enough relevant legal or professional experience.

English Language Requirements:

  • Applicants who are non-English speakers must achieve an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS Academic test, with a minimum score of 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, writing, and speaking), or submit equivalent test scores from any approved test provider.

Scholarships

  • Al-Maktoum College Living Support Scholarship

    Value - £3,000

    Up to £3,000

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Global Excellence Scholarship Postgraduate

    Value - £8,000

    Up to £8,000

  • Vice Chancellor's East Asia Postgraduate Scholarship

    Value - £4,000

    Up to £4,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of this MSc International Commercial Law (Dual Qualifying - CY Cergy Paris University) from the University of Dundee can pursue successful careers in various global sectors. These fields include:

 

  • Legal practice

  • Banking

  • The judiciary

  • State ministries and administrations

  • Academia

Cost of study

The full-time international tuition fee for the MSc International Commercial Law (Dual Qualifying - CY Cergy Paris University) in the University of Dundee is £23,000.

Admission

To apply for this course, you will need to go to the university’s website. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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