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LLM International Business Law

The University of Liverpool’s online, part-time LLM in International Business Law provides you with essential legal skills and global business insights, offering customisable learning through specialised modules and a practical dissertation component.

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Time investment: 24 months

Location: Online

Cost: £17,357

Language: English

About this degree

Advance your career with a global perspective in business law

This fully online and part-time Master of Laws (LLM) International Business Law is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the legal skills and knowledge required in today’s global business environment.

You’ll gain a thorough understanding of techniques applicable to your own research and acquire the knowledge and training to work efficiently in the legal and wider business sectors.

The programme is specifically designed for graduates from diverse disciplines as well as legal professionals who already have some practical commercial and business experience. It’s ideal if you want to enhance your knowledge and skills to assist in advancing your career – whether that is a career change or assuming a more senior-level role in a business, organisation, or commercial enterprise.

Master essential international business law modules

Core modules cover International Business Law, Critical Thinking in International Business Law, International Trade Law, EU Trade Law, Conflict of Law in Business and Commerce and Competition Law.

Guided by the experts at the University of Liverpool, these modules will help you gain specialist insights and build a strong foundation of knowledge in international business law.

Customise your LLM experience with elective modules

The programme also provides the opportunity to personalise your master’s with two elective modules chosen from Corporate Governance, Aspects of Banking, Intellectual Property Law, International Sale of Goods and International Financial Crime.

Finally, you complete your LLM programme with an original dissertation on a topic relevant to international

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000. All our programmes are designed for online delivery, and our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world.

By studying online with Liverpool, you’ll gain a highly regarded qualification from 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

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Learning outcomes

To provide graduates from varied academic backgrounds (including those working in the financial services and business sectors) with a strong foundation for enhancing research, problem-solving and communication skills.

Develop the knowledge and understanding of the interaction between law, business, and governance, which is integral to enhancing your career prospects and demands of the work environment.

Build a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, into the academic discipline and field of study in law.

Develop skills necessary to mobilise their understanding and knowledge, with particular emphasis on techniques of research and enquiry critical to the interaction between law, business and the wider environment.

Gain the confidence and opportunity to develop, update and expand your knowledge of International Business Law (where applicable) and enhance your problem-solving, communication and research skills whilst continuing in full-time employment.

Additional information

Applications should possess:

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).

This is a part-time online degree. Most students complete it within 30 months.

Online programmes involve professional-like assessments, including reports and presentations. You’ll receive transparent feedback, clear criteria, prompt feedback within seven days, and easy grade access. Academic support is available through weekly office hours and our Student Support team.

With an LLM in International Business Law from the University of Liverpool, you can pursue various roles in the legal and business sectors, such as:

International Trade Lawyer: Specialise in international trade regulations and agreements, advising businesses on compliance, negotiation strategies, and navigating complex trade laws.
Corporate Lawyer: Provide legal counsel to businesses on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance, utilising comprehensive knowledge of business law.
Compliance Officer: Ensure that organisations adhere to legal standards and internal policies, focusing on risk management and regulatory requirements in international business settings.