LLM International Commercial Law with Intellectual Property Law and Management – January or September entry
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Year of entry
2023/24 See 2024/25 entry -
Course duration
Full Time: 12 months Part Time: 24 months
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Year of entry
2023/24 See 2024/25 entry -
Course duration
Full Time: 12 months Part Time: 24 months
LLM International Commercial Law with Intellectual Property Law and Management combines International Commercial Law knowledge with a comprehensive overview of core issues in intellectual property law and management.
LLM International Commercial Law with Intellectual Property Law and Management, the first and only LLM in the UK offering Law and Management of IP within a Business School, takes an interdisciplinary approach which combines law and business to offer a wide choice of modules across the School of Law, Arts, Communications and Designs and the renowned Henley Business School.
In addition to all of the benefits of our International Commercial Law programme the pathway in Intellectual Property Law and Management will also provide links with employers and will give you opportunities to gain real-world experience.
For more information, please visit the School of Law's website.
Overview
LLM International Commercial Law with Intellectual Property Law and Management combines International Commercial Law knowledge with a comprehensive overview of core issues in intellectual property law and management.
LLM International Commercial Law with Intellectual Property Law and Management, the first and only LLM in the UK offering Law and Management of IP within a Business School, takes an interdisciplinary approach which combines law and business to offer a wide choice of modules across the School of Law, Arts, Communications and Designs and the renowned Henley Business School.
In addition to all of the benefits of our International Commercial Law programme the pathway in Intellectual Property Law and Management will also provide links with employers and will give you opportunities to gain real-world experience.
For more information, please visit the School of Law's website.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5
Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK.
Our students come with a variety of relevant legal and non-legal experience and all applicants are considered on individual merit.
Pre-sessional English language programme
If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Structure
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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LWMTAI | Advanced International Commercial Law Issues | PROF Gerard McMeel |
LWMTDI | Dissertation | DR Ruvi Ziegler |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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LWMFIN | Legal Aspects of International Financial Regulation | DR Andrea Miglionico |
LWMILA | International Investment Law and Arbitration | MISS Stanislava Nedeva |
LWMLCR | Legal Aspects of Corporate Rescue | MR Yong Han |
LWMTAR | International Commercial Arbitration (CIArb Accredited) | DR Jorge Guira |
LWMTCC | Intellectual Property Law: Copyright and Designs | DR Basak Bak |
LWMTCF | International Corporate Finance and the Law | DR Andrea Miglionico |
LWMTDP | Privacy and Data Protection | DR Basak Bak |
LWMTGL | International Corporate Governance and the Law | DR Wangwei Lin |
LWMTLM | Research Methods for LLM Students | PROF Aleardo Zanghellini |
LWMTMA | Legal Aspects of International Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers | DR Jorge Guira |
LWMTRM | Research Methods | PROF Aleardo Zanghellini |
LWMTWB | Internet Law | DR Wangwei Lin |
ICM336 | Governance, Power and Accountability | MS Deepa Govindarajan Driver |
MMM077 | Digital Marketing | DR Rodrigo Perez Vega |
MMM087 | Management in Creative and Cultural Organisations | DR Marrisa Joseph |
MMM157 | Ethical and Responsible Management & International Corporate Responsibility | PROF Kleio Akrivou |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Fees
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £10,500
New international students: £21,350
Tuition fee information
The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information, including information for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.
EU student fees
With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.
Additional costs
Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.
Financial support for your studies
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.
Careers
This pathway leads to careers in communications and information technology sectors, law firms, entertainment and media companies, international organisations, and government and non-governmental organisations.
You will develop practical skills to enter the market of IP professionals – most commercial entities have a specialised IP legal department these days.