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Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months
Start date: September 2021 and January 2022
Combine the study of law and business with our LLM International Commercial Law.
This interdisciplinary course is taught by the School of Law and the ICMA Centre, part of the renowned Henley Business School.
We prepare you to graduate with a diverse portfolio and skill set through our:
- practice-focused approach. Develop valuable links with employers, gain real-world experience, and embed your learning in professional practice.
- focus on research intensity. Advance your research skills with the support of experienced academics. You'll be in good company: 100% of our research overall was judged to be world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised (REF, 2014 – Law).
You will develop a comparative, international perspective of commercial law and benefit from:
- high quality teaching and modules led by expert academic researchers and practitioners
- opportunities to hear from guest speakers who excel in their fields
- a dynamic, learning environment.
Create your own pathway with LLM International Commercial Law
Tailor your master’s study based on your interests and career aspirations. You can graduate with an LLM International Commercial Law, or choose to specialise by choosing one of our many pathways with specific, optional modules.
All students will study Advanced Issues in International Commercial Law, together with a chosen specialist pathway. There is a wide range to choose from, including:
- Corporate Finance
- Banking and Financial Regulation
- Insolvency and Corporate Rescue
- International Dispute Resolution
- Competition Law and Regulation
- Intellectual Property Law and Management
- Information Technology Law
- Oil and Gas Law
- Energy Law and Natural Resources
- Economic Law
You will be required to complete both the specified module(s) for your chosen pathway, and a written project related to that area of law.
Any specialisation is recorded on your degree transcript, and can offer a niche for future employment. Plus, studying across different departments gives you the opportunity to network and broaden your knowledge base.
Make valuable connections
The Centre for Commercial Law and Financial Regulation (CCLFR) is a research hub established for commercial law students by the School of Law and ICMA centre. It focuses on:
- conducting research and disseminating knowledge of international commercial law and financial regulation
- advancing legal scholarship
- bringing together scholars and policymakers from law and finance
- influencing the development and application of commercial law and finance regulation in practice, through research projects, conferences, teaching and publications.
Flexible study options
This master’s course is for graduates with either legal or relevant, non-legal experience – you will be considered on individual merit regardless of discipline.
You can attend this course on a full-time basis over one year, or part-time over two years.
For more information, please visit the School of Law's website.
Entry requirements
What will you study?
How much will it cost?
New UK/EU students: £8,100 per year
New international students: £17,100 per year
Fees and funding information
New UK/EU students: £4,050 year one
New international students: £8,550 year one
The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated, and relate to courses starting in September 2021. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information on fees and funding, including for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.
Additional costs
These course fees cover the cost of your tuition. 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.
Scholarships and financial support
We have scholarships available for our master's students studying Law. These include:
- 2 scholarships of £3,000 for international students
- 3 scholarships of £1,500 each for UK/EU students.
For more information about the University of Reading’s master’s scholarships, please visit our master’s scholarships page.
You can apply for a scholarship once you hold an offer of admission for your course. If you are eligible for a scholarship, we will contact you to guide you through the process.
What career can you have?
Careers for LLM International Commercial Law graduates
Your postgraduate law degree can open doors to a range of careers, including roles within:
- Specialised areas – law firms, and European, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations
- Academic
- Media – journalism and broadcasting
- Civil service
- Public service
Our graduates have found employment within national and international law firms, and as in-house lawyers for large multinational companies in the UK and abroad. A good proportion of our LLM graduates also work with the European Union, the International Criminal Court (ICC), and the International Police (INTERPOL).