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University of Essex Online: Law
Law is a fascinating subject area – and by choosing to study a law course with the University of Essex Online, you’ll develop key skills that allow you to really excel in your career. Delve into the world of financial technology and the legal aspects that surround it or expand your understanding of business law on a global scale. Whether you choose an LLM, PG Dip or PG Cert, you’ll be studying a course that equips you with industry-standard skills and knowledge.
LLM programme
This fully online and part-time LLM International Business Law is designed to give students from varied academic backgrounds an in-depth understanding of the legal skills and knowledge required in today’s global business environment.
Students will gain a thorough understanding of techniques applicable to their own research and acquire the legal knowledge, skills and training to work efficiently in the legal and wider business sectors.
If you’re a lawyer looking to specialise in this field, this comprehensive degree will give you the skills to stand out amongst your peers. Or if you’re in a managerial role for an international company, you’ll develop your understanding of transnational commercial dealings.
Core modules on the online LLM International Business Law cover:
- International Business Law
- Law of the World Trade Organisation
- International Competition Law
- Legal Research Skills and Methods
- International Business Law Dissertation
You’ll also be able to tailor your course to your interests, with a range of optional modules.
This course will help you excel in your career through gaining specialist legal knowledge useful to various roles associated with global commerce. These include a lawyer within an international law firm, a multinational company doing business across borders, a governmental organisation regulating trade, or a research position where you look into the future of business.
Qualified solicitors or barristers will be able to use the skills and knowledge gained from this course to meet their annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
Assessments
The indicative study duration is two years to complete the LLM, 16 months for the PG Dip, 8 months for the PG Cert and six months for the PG Award.
You’ll collaborate with others throughout your studies via group work, discussions and live sessions with your tutors through our online platform (VLE).
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is at the centre of your online study experience. It’s the platform where you’ll find your study timetable, view interactive lecturecasts, contribute to discussion forums, access resources and submit your assignments. It’s available to access at any time, on any device, from anywhere with an internet connection.
Scholarships and funding
- Simple monthly payment plan available, enabling you to spread the cost over the duration of your studies.
- Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.
- Regional scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries
- Alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee available if you’re a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.
- 10% anniversary scholarship available for students who enrol from 1 July 2023.
Our course fees are fully inclusive – all teaching materials and required reading are included, and there are no hidden charges for assessments or resits.
Contact Details
- Postal address: University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1206 489 358
- WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7389835438
- Admissions Advisors Email
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