LLM in International Business Law

This wholly online LLM International Business Law programme has been designed for graduates from diverse academic backgrounds as well as those possessing working experience in the business or financial services sector to provide a solid exposure to the operation of the legal environment governing commercial operations and decision-making. You'll gain an extensive understanding of the Common Law legal system, with specific focus on its commercial environment. The programme provides an opportunity to tailor your learning journey by choosing two elective modules from Corporate Governance, Aspects of Banking, Intellectual Property Law, International Sale of Goods and International Financial Crime. To achieve your full LLM, you are required to complete a dissertation project on a topic within the international business law. Modules  The programme is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 180 credits. Shorter awards are available for this course; the 16-month postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) at 120 credits, the 8-month postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) at 60 credits and the postgraduate award (PG Award) at 30 credits.

• International Business Law (15 credits)
• Critical Legal Thinking in International Business Law (15 credits)
• International Trade Law (15 credits)
• EU Trade Law (15 credits)
• Conflicts of Laws in Business and Commerce (15 credits)
• Competition Law (15 credits)
• Elective modules (choose two from):
  • Corporate Governance (15 credits)
  • Aspects of Banking Law (15 credits)
  • Intellectual Property Law (15 credits)
  • International Sale of Goods (15 credits)
  • International Financial Crime (15 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)

Teaching methods and style  This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment  (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.

Methods of assessment  Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation and journal entries.

Introduction

Welcome to the University of Liverpool Online.

Our postgraduate programmes provide an affordable and convenient route to further your learning and progress in your career. You will receive a highly regarded qualification from a prestigious UK university and a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 research-led UK universities committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of research and education.

Why study with the University of Liverpool Online

All our programmes have been specially designed for online learning. Teaching and assessments are flexibly delivered through our state-of-the-art learning platform, providing you with access to all the resources and support required to complete your studies online. Upon successful completion of your programme, you will be invited to graduate at the University of Liverpool’s beautiful campus in the north-west of England.

About us

The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000. We are recognised as one of Europe's leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees. With a focus on career progression and global collaboration, our programmes are designed for ambitious professionals with several years of on-the-job experience, who wish to gain a prestigious qualification while not compromising on their existing commitments.

All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact our Admissions Team. Applicants should possess either:

• Preferably a 2:2 class degree in a relevant subject, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree; or
• Professional work experience in a related field and/or other prior qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all components). If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the countries listed on our website.

• Regional Scholarships of up to 20%. To find out the scholarship offered in your region, please make an enquiry now.
• 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.
• 5% discount for up-front full tuition fee payment.
• 10% employer discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.

Please note that scholarships cannot be combined. However, it is possible for students to combine discounts or use them with scholarships depending on eligibility. For example, the Up-Front Payment Discount can be used with the Alumni Discount or Corporate Discount or an individual scholarship (e.g., Regional Scholarship).

The programme is designed to enhance the existing knowledge base and understanding of candidates with an undergraduate degree from diverse legal backgrounds, providing a stepping-stone for career development within the legal profession, business environment or the wider financial services sector.  For non-law graduates, or those whose first law degree is from a civil law jurisdiction, the programme will provide a good foundation of the Common Law legal system, with specific focus on its commercial environment   For non-law graduates but those who have experience working in the business or financial services sector, the programme will provide a solid and first exposure to the operation of the legal environment governing commercial operations and decision making.   The programme will also provide a solid base for those working in government or non-government agencies.  More generally, students will graduate with enhanced skills and knowledge that enable them to be highly effective professionals, managers and leaders who are able to respond to emerging and ongoing policy and legal challenges in a strategic and innovative way within their organisations.