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University of Essex Online: University of Essex Online
About us
In a world where commerce flows freely across continents, the most valuable professionals are those who understand the rules of the game. As business becomes borderless, so does the law that governs it. Our LLM International Business Law is designed to position you at the forefront of this global shift, providing the critical legal expertise to lead, advise, and innovate on an international scale.
Why study online with Essex?
- Prestigious and Recognised: Earn your qualification from a university ranked in the top 25 in the UK (The Guardian, 2025), placing us among the nation's leading institutions.
- Award-Winning Digital Education: Experience an outstanding online education, recognised with a Gold rating in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024 and a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
- Expert-Led Teaching: Learn from experienced academics who bring valuable real-world perspectives and professional insights directly into your virtual classroom.
- Career-Focused Programmes: Our courses are designed with your employability in mind, equipping you with sector-specific skills and offering optional modules to tailor your studies to your unique career goals.
- Flexible and Accessible Learning: Our programmes are 100% online and part-time, designed to fit seamlessly around your work and personal commitments, with 24/7 access to our interactive learning platform.
- Dedicated Student Support: You are supported by a cohort of dedicated tutors who ensure prompt responses to your queries and provide valuable opportunities for one-to-one sessions, live Q&As, and interactive seminars.
- The Best of Both Worlds: While your studies are entirely online with no in-person attendance required, you will have the special opportunity to celebrate your achievement by attending your graduation ceremony at our magnificent University of Essex Colchester Campus.
Our Postgraduate Law Programmes
The online LLM International Business Law is designed for those who wish to specialise in this field, helping to distinguish your skills amongst legal practitioners. This course provides a thorough grounding in relevant legal topics, including transnational contract law, the operation of the World Trade Organisation, and international competition law. You can also tailor the course to your interests with a range of optional modules.
To achieve a full Master of Laws (LLM), you are required to complete 180 credits. Shorter awards are also available to suit your needs, with the option to progress to a full master's:
Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) - 16 months indicative duration
Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) - 8 months indicative duration
You can download a prospectus to learn more about the programme and how it can accelerate your career.
Hear from our students
“The LLM International Business Law at the University of Essex Online exceeded all my expectations. As a full-time professional, I was searching for a course that would allow me to advance my legal expertise without compromising my work commitments. One of the key strengths of this course is its exceptional flexibility.”
Michael Rasmussen – LLM International Business Law
Interview with Lee Skinner, Law Graduate
Scholarships and Discounts
You may be able to benefit from the following scholarships and discounts:
A regional scholarship may be available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.
A 10% alumni discount is available for previous graduates of the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.
A 5% discount is available for up-front full tuition fee payments.
Please note, a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. Contact the admissions team for advice and guidance.
Contact
For queries: Call +44 (0) 1206 489 358
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