Programme summary for LLM International Business Law
For further information about this programme, e-mail Barry Collins, the LLM Programme Co-ordinator or Tel: +44 (0)20 8223 2111 or +44 (0)20 8223 2113
About the programme
This programme will offer students a range of modules combining the study of international business with international law.
It will be of interest to students with an interest in issues of international corporate governance
It will draw on the unique and vibrant research culture in international law at UEL School of Law.
It will offer options from a wide range of fields of international law allowing students to develop their own specialization.
Programme structure
There are three core 30 credit modules, one 60 credit dissertation of 15,000 words and one optional 30 credit module. The total programme amounts to 180 credits and is available one year full-time or two years part-time. Core modules are: International Law and Business, International Corporate Governance and Current Issues and Research in International Law; one module can be selected from a comprehensive list of business and commercial law modules that include Regulation of Transnational Corporations, The Regulation of Financial Markets, The Law of the World Trade Organisation, Business and Human Rights and Economic Integration in Developing Countries.
Career opportunities
The programme is designed to provide students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to pursue careers with international and national financial and regulatory institutions, national and international business legal firms, international corporations and government agencies.
Support
On joining, students receive a helpful induction programme. This will explain the facilities and services available, orient students in the university and help students choose their modules.
Special workshops are also provided to guide students on the preparation of their dissertations.
Teaching is supported by on-line learning and pod-casting of lectures.
The School offers a specialist employability officer to advise students about their options after graduation.
Students have access to resources at UEL library and the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies.
The University also offers extensive support services including financial advice, careers advice, counselling and learning support.
Admission
A good degree in law, the social sciences or humanities or another appropriate discipline.
For applicants whose first degree was not studied in English medium, IELTS at 6.5 (or equivalent) is required. Students that apply to enter stages of the programme may be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement. Therefore such applicants must be able to demonstrate and evidence that they have the required learning outcomes as listed in the modules for which they are seeking exemption.
Key facts
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Tuition Fees - 2013/14
Home/EU Fees
- Module fee: £1,100
- Full time fee: £6,600 per yr
International Fees
- Module fee: £1,770
- Full time fee: £10,620 per yr
Fees based on 30 credit modules (unless otherwise indicated) For further information regarding postgraduate fees please refer to www.uel.ac.uk/fees/
