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University of Bristol: Law - Commercial Law
| Institution | University of Bristol |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Law |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk |
| law-pg-admissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 954 5357 |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
The LLM in Commercial Law explores the intersection of law and business, focusing on business transactions, market influence on legal development, and key concepts like risk and party autonomy. Studying in Bristol will give you exposure to the English legal culture and the prominent role English law plays in international trade.
The programme covers subjects such as law and markets, contract law, sale of goods, insurance law, and international commercial arbitration, with options to tailor your studies through a wide range of specialist optional units.
Ideal for those pursuing a career in commercial law or seeking to understand the law-business dynamic, the programme develops crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking in the top 10 in the UK for employer reputation, for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol – ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021) – means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers. You will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics who are part of the Law School’s Centre for Private and Commercial Law.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Law. OR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent non-law degree in a related field, such as Business, Economics, Management or Finance. We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above, if you have at least one of the following: - evidence of significant academic or paid professional experience (at least 12 months) in fields including, but not limited to: commercial practice, corporate or commercial law, arbitration, banking and financial services law or practice and banking and financial services regulation or policy. If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 15300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 15300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 15300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 15300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 15300 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 28600 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 28600 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The LLM in Commercial Law explores the intersection of law and business, focusing on business transactions, market influence on legal development, and key concepts like risk and party autonomy. Studying in Bristol will give you exposure to the English legal culture and the prominent role English law plays in international trade.
The programme covers subjects such as law and markets, contract law, sale of goods, insurance law, and international commercial arbitration, with options to tailor your studies through a wide range of specialist optional units.
Ideal for those pursuing a career in commercial law or seeking to understand the law-business dynamic, the programme develops crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking in the top 10 in the UK for employer reputation, for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol – ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021) – means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers. You will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics who are part of the Law School’s Centre for Private and Commercial Law.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Law. OR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent non-law degree in a related field, such as Business, Economics, Management or Finance. We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above, if you have at least one of the following: - evidence of significant academic or paid professional experience (at least 12 months) in fields including, but not limited to: commercial practice, corporate or commercial law, arbitration, banking and financial services law or practice and banking and financial services regulation or policy. If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 7650 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 7650 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 7650 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7650 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7650 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Our LLM in Commercial Law will give you access to one of the most important legal fields for global business - an area of law that is constantly evolving and innovating. There is a growing demand for graduates with knowledge and skills that embrace the challenges and opportunities presented by law in a global environment.
Our LLM programmes are well-respected by leading international law firms. This is one of our most popular programmes and offers in-depth, intensive study of specialist commercial and industrial topics from European business and international trade to aspects of domestic commerce.
You will be challenged and inspired by academics with significant expertise and who are dedicated to progressive and innovative thinking around business enterprise, with those teaching the course all part of the Law School's Centre for Private and Commercial Law.
The intellectually demanding curriculum will allow you to demonstrate excellent legal, analytical and research skills and be empowered to pursue top-flight careers in a variety of sectors. On this programme you will also develop in-depth commercial awareness.
The LLM in Commercial Law has particular appeal for individuals looking to forge ahead in the legal, business and finance sectors, or as a specialist in-house lawyer. Find out how you can do more with law at the University of Bristol Law School.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Law. Professional experience is not required. Recognised Prior Learning is not currently accepted. For applicants who are currently completing a degree, we understand that their final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades they achieve during their studies. We will consider applicants whose interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements. We may make these applicants an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so the applicant would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of their degree. Specific module requirements may still apply. We will consider applicants whose grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if they have a relevant postgraduate qualification. If this is the case, applicants should include their CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when they apply, showing details of their relevant qualifications. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 13700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 13700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 13700 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 26700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 26700 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Our LLM in Commercial Law will give you access to one of the most important legal fields for global business - an area of law that is constantly evolving and innovating. There is a growing demand for graduates with knowledge and skills that embrace the challenges and opportunities presented by law in a global environment.
Our LLM programmes are well-respected by leading international law firms. This is one of our most popular programmes and offers in-depth, intensive study of specialist commercial and industrial topics from European business and international trade to aspects of domestic commerce.
You will be challenged and inspired by academics with significant expertise and who are dedicated to progressive and innovative thinking around business enterprise, with those teaching the course all part of the Law School's Centre for Private and Commercial Law.
The intellectually demanding curriculum will allow you to demonstrate excellent legal, analytical and research skills and be empowered to pursue top-flight careers in a variety of sectors. On this programme you will also develop in-depth commercial awareness.
The LLM in Commercial Law has particular appeal for individuals looking to forge ahead in the legal, business and finance sectors, or as a specialist in-house lawyer. Find out how you can do more with law at the University of Bristol Law School.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Law. Professional experience is not required. Recognised Prior Learning is not currently accepted. For applicants who are currently completing a degree, we understand that their final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades they achieve during their studies. We will consider applicants whose interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements. We may make these applicants an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so the applicant would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of their degree. Specific module requirements may still apply. We will consider applicants whose grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if they have a relevant postgraduate qualification. If this is the case, applicants should include their CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when they apply, showing details of their relevant qualifications. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 6850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 6850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6850 GBP for Year 1 |
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