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LLM International Commercial Law

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    LLM 1 year full-time campus based

Course Description

Having a solid understanding of today’s global business environment is imperative. Successful leadership skills and an in depth knowledge of the fundamentals of the business world are crucial in any successful career within this field. The International Commercial Law LLM offers a professional and firm academic degree that will provide a solid foundation in the current global market. 

On completion of this course you will have a professional knowledge of international business law that will reflect the changing environment and realities of the current global economy.  Through this course we deliver the skills and knowledge required for any high level career in a legal environment whether it be an international law firm, government organisation or a private company.

Entry Requirements

An Honours Degree 2:2 (minimum). Degrees in law, the social sciences, or other similar subjects are preferred. Those from other disciplines or with suitable professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Equivalent international qualifications are acceptable especially if ECTS evidence is available. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and/or Accreditation of Experiential Prior Learning (APEL) are considered on an individual basis according to current University Regulations.

English Language Requirements:

If you have a Bachelors degree from a UK University, you do not need to take an English proficiency test.

Non-native English speakers are required to take a University recognised test of academic English language proficiency. Further information can be found on our website.

 

 

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Fees

For details of fees, please view this page: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/postgrad/fees-finance/all-fees/

Module Details

The course involves two parts:

  • study of six taught modules totalling 120 credits.
  • a dissertation (max 20 000 words) on a topic relating to the specialist area (60 credits)

All modules are taught through weekly small group seminars. Each module is assessed by a combination of coursework and an oral presentation. Students must pass the assessment to proceed to the dissertation.

Students are required to write a dissertation of approximately 20,000 words on a topic of their choice, which relates to the specialist area. The dissertation is completed under the supervision of a member of staff. Students may choose to stay in Aberystwyth to do this, or may return home and research their dissertation there.

Year 1 Core (80 Credits)

Students must take the following module:

Semester 1

LAM0340    International Commercial Law
LAM0420   Aspects Of Commercial Contracting
Semester 2

LAM4020   Cross – Border Legal Issues

Year 1 Options

Student must choose 40 credits from the following modules:

Semester 2

LAM0520  International Copyright Law
LAM2820  The Law Relating To E-commerce
LAM3520  Regulation Of Business Cartels

Further scheme details

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