Swansea University

LegalTech and Commercial Law, LLM

Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The LLM in LegalTech and Commercial Law at Swansea University offers a pioneering, future-focused education at the dynamic intersection of law, technology, and global commerce. This innovative programme is designed for legal professionals and graduates seeking to become leaders in the digital transformation of the legal sector, and who are looking to navigate the complex commercial law issues arising from a technology-driven economy. You will be taught by academics who are experts in commercial law, and the growing field of legal technology.

Your learning is further enriched by insights from the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law, ensuring you can build a strong commercial foundation. The programme will equip you with dual competency, combining a deep understanding of core commercial law principles, with the practical skills to leverage technology to solve legal and business problems. You will engage with critical topics such as AI in Law, Blockchain and Smart Contracts, Data Governance, Digital Dispute Resolution, and the Evolving Regulatory Landscape for Technology and Commerce.

As a graduate, you can emerge as a versatile, tech-savvy professional, prepared for new and emerging career paths. You will be well equipped to become an innovative lawyer, legal engineer, compliance technologist or strategic consultant; roles which are highly valued by forward-thinking law firms, corporate legal departments, technology companies, and regulatory startups.

Key highlights

  • Taught by experts in commercial law and legal technology
  • Insights from the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law
  • Topics include AI in Law, Blockchain and Smart Contracts
  • Covers data governance and digital dispute resolution
  • Combines core commercial law with practical legal technology skills
  • Explores the evolving regulatory landscape for technology and commerce

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — 2:2.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries

    First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.

  • Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)

    The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.

Careers this course leads to

  • Lawyer
  • Legal engineer
  • Compliance technologist
  • Strategic consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,200 per year | International: £20,150 per year

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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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