LLM International Business and Commercial Law

Course overview

The LLM develops expertise in international business and commercial law, focusing on transnational legal issues, international commercial transactions, dispute resolution and the regulatory frameworks governing global business. It combines legal and business education through the Chester Law School and Business School. Students develop knowledge of international commercial law, common law, research, sustainable international business and commercial dispute resolution, finishing with a Dissertation or Major Law Project.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£15,500 / year

Initial deposit

£1,500 initial deposit is required to proceed with the interview. 100% tuition fee deposit/payment is required to receive the CAS letter.

Country

England

Campus

Queen's Park

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

• Normally a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. • Relevant subjects include: • Business • Economics • Finance • Politics • Sociology • Philosophy • English • Applicants with non-standard qualifications may also be considered. • A typical applicant may be a new/recent graduate seeking further study to develop their career opportunities. For Pakistani applicants, Chester's current postgraduate equivalencies include: • 4-year BSc/BEng: 55% or GPA 2.2/4.0+ • 5-year LLB (Hons): 55% or GPA 2.2/4.0+ • 4-year BA/BBA: 65% or GPA 2.4/4.0+ • MBBS/DPharm/DPT/Dentistry/Veterinary: 50%+ • Master's after a 4-year Bachelor's: 55%+

Scholarships & discounts

PG: Up to £2,250 £1,250 confirmed tuition fee discount Additional £1,000 Merit Scholarship for students with 65% or above UG: Up to £1,000 Merit Scholarship 75% required for Science subjects 80% required for Humanities subjects

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£1,500

Course modules

The current course structure contains four taught modules plus a Dissertation/Major Law Project, totalling 180 credits. 1. Developing and Managing Research — 20 credits Covers legal and social-science research methodologies, research design, ethics, research proposals and presenting findings. 2. Legal Theory and the Common Law — 20 credits Covers the origins, evolution and modern application of common law from domestic and international perspectives. 3. International Commercial Law and Dispute Resolution — 40 credits Covers international commercial law, dispute-resolution mechanisms, arbitration, negotiations, commercial clauses and international transactions. 4. Understanding and Launching a Sustainable International Business — 40 credits Covers international business, globalisation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, business planning and the political, economic, legal, social, ecological and technological factors affecting global business. 5. Dissertation or Major Law Project — 60 credits An independent research/project module focused on a selected legal or professional issue. Total: 180 credits.