The LLM in International Economic Law is designed to provide you with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the international institutions, rules and principles which underpin the contemporary international economic order.
These entry requirements are for the 2026/27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027/28 academic year will be published on 1 July 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law.
We will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study.
In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme.
Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study.
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Compulsory courses
You must take these two courses:
WTO Law 1 (20 credits)
International Investment Law (20 credits)
Core courses
You must select between 20 and 40 credits from the following courses:
International Investment Arbitration: Theory and Practice (20 credits)
Law and Development (20 credits)
WTO Law 2 (20 credits)
Advanced Issues in International Economic Law (20 credits)
Option courses
You can select between 0 and 40 credits from the following optional courses:
New Perspectives on International Law and the Environment (20 credits)
Fundamental Issues in International Law (40 credits)
International Political Economy (20 credits)
Energy Transition and the International Economic Legal Order: Governance, Challenges and Innovations (20 credits)
Rethinking International Law (20 credits)
Issues in Law and Sustainable Development (20 credits)
Making International Law (20 credits)
The Law of International Trade (20 credits)
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