Course Overview
Course summary
The International Commercial and Corporate Law LLM balances the best of a rigorous, traditional legal education with a contemporary perspective. Our areas of specialisation address today’s most important business and legal challenges, including the study of commercial relationships in the international arena, the role and impact of electronic commerce, and the gradual harmonisation of international commercial law.
This Master's is not merely about what you learn in the classroom, it's also about actual practice in today’s world of globalisation and international commerce. That is why the LLM provides, in addition to a strong academic dimension, a concentrated, real-world-oriented legal education.
The course offers you the opportunity to develop strong academic and practical skills in a highly competitive and intellectually satisfying area of law. It's ideally suited to you if you come from a commercial law, international business, management, or economics background. You'll have the opportunity to explore your own ideas, gain knowledge and enhance transferable skills in a supportive environment. You'll benefit from a strong programme of visiting speakers, excellent online materials and learning resources, top-quality instruction and a professional and practical focus in a School with a strong research profile.
Top reasons to study with us
- Learn in the heart of London – Studying at our Regent Campus in central London, you'll be perfectly placed to access London's legal, business and cultural resources
- Study on a vibrant multicultural course – Our course is notable for the diversity of students and the varied specialisms of our teaching staff (both academics and practitioners), which creates a uniquely stimulating learning environment
- Suitable for both law and non-law graduates – The course is for you whether you're a new lawyer exploring the field of commercial law or a non-lawyer graduate acquiring the legal knowledge to liaise with legal specialists in the commercial field
- An introduction to the different legal systems – Our course is aimed at students from both civil law (Roman law) and common law (English law) jurisdictions
- Be supported – Our friendly and approachable teaching staff prioritise personal contact, and you'll be supported by a personal tutor
- Learn in top facilities – Westminster Law School has a full mock courtroom, hi-tech learning spaces and a pro-bono clinic, as well as a state-of-the-art lecture theatre
Course structure
To be awarded the LLM in International Commercial and Corporate Law, you'll study three core modules and choose four option modules.
The following modules are indicative of what you'll study on this course.
We aim to offer a wide range of option modules. However, availability may be affected by timetabling, staff availability, or student demand, so preferred choices cannot always be guaranteed.
Core modules
The dissertation module allows and supports extended independent, scholarly research of a topic chosen by you within the field of international commercial and corporate law. While primarily based on independent study, the module incorporates seminars introducing students to research methods and supporting you in the development of an appropriate and feasible research proposal. The research topic must be agreed between you and the supervisor and must not replicate research covered in other assessments for the award of the degree.
60 credits
This module enables you to analyse the key principles for the application of international commercial law, and the context within which it operates. You will develop your understanding of the legal rules affecting the international sale of goods contract, and high-level research skills in this subject and its related fields.
20 credits
This module enables you to critically analyse principles essential to the application of international corporate law. It will identify the ideas and concepts that underpin the theoretical framework of the specialist area of corporate law, which includes the areas of company law, finance, market regulation, competition law, and mergers and acquisitions. By focusing on domestic, European and International jurisdictions, the module will stress comparative perspectives whilst evaluating the fundamental knowledge base.
20 credits
Option modules
The course offers a wide range of option modules from among the School's key postgraduate specialisms (commercial law, entertainment law, law and technology, and international law), and beyond. All option modules are listed in the programme specification, but here are some examples:
- Commercial Contracts in Digital Age
- International Economic Law
- Corporate Compliance
- Intellectual Property and the Creative Industries
- Law of Mergers and Acquisition
- Regulation of Banks & Shadow Banks
- Regulation of Financial Technologies and AI
- Business and Human Rights
- International Tax Law
- Law and Blockchain: Legal Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Regulating Sport: Law, Commerce and Governance
- International Commercial Arbitration
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Our graduates have typically gone on to (or returned to) a professional legal career in a UK or overseas law firm, quite often in a civil law jurisdiction, interacting with the English common law in such areas as shipping or sales disputes. Other graduates have gone on to study to become a solicitor or barrister in the UK or abroad.
The International Commercial and Corporate Law LLM also equips you to work in a legal liaison role within small to medium enterprises, especially those involved in the transnational provision of goods and services. In a liaison role, you'll be able to informally assess legal risk, and to advise and take legal advice from specialist lawyers, on behalf of their company.
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Why study this course?
Fantastic central London location
You'll be studying in the centre of one of the world’s greatest cities, within easy reach of London's unrivalled library, cultural and archive resources.
Develop your legal knowledge and skills
You'll gain both a strong legal academic grounding as well as knowledge of real-world practice in contemporary international commercial law.
Enhance your career prospects
You'll develop your analytical skills and ability to evaluate issues in international commercial law, equipping you for your career in the practice of law.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) or an upper second class honours degree ( 2:1) in Law or a non-related degree with a demonstrated legal interest.
Applicants without standard qualifications will also be considered, providing they are sufficiently motivated to study effectively on a Masters programme and/or have had a significant amount of relevant experience.
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.
Recognition of prior learning and experience
If you have previously studied at university level, or have equivalent work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your course at Westminster. For more information, visit our Recognition of Prior Learning page.
Application process
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- the application process
- what you need to apply
- deadlines for application
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) or an upper second class honours degree ( 2:1) in Law or a non-related degree with a demonstrated legal interest.
Applicants without standard qualifications will also be considered, providing they are sufficiently motivated to study effectively on a Masters programme and/or have had a significant amount of relevant experience.
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.
Application process
Visit our How to apply page for more information on:
- the application process
- what you need to apply
- deadlines for application
More information
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) or an upper second class honours degree ( 2:1) in Law or a non-related degree with a demonstrated legal interest.
Applicants without standard qualifications will also be considered, providing they are sufficiently motivated to study effectively on a Masters programme and/or have had a significant amount of relevant experience.
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.
Recognition of prior learning and experience
If you have previously studied at university level, or have equivalent work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your course at Westminster. For more information, visit our Recognition of Prior Learning page.
Application process
Visit our How to apply page for more information on:
- the application process
- what you need to apply
- deadlines for application
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) or an upper second class honours degree ( 2:1) in Law or a non-related degree with a demonstrated legal interest.
Applicants without standard qualifications will also be considered, providing they are sufficiently motivated to study effectively on a Masters programme and/or have had a significant amount of relevant experience.
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.
Application process
Visit our How to apply page for more information on:
- the application process
- what you need to apply
- deadlines for application
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UK tuition fee: £6,450 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Paying your fees
If you don't wish to pay the whole amount of your fees at once, you may be able to pay by instalments. This opportunity is available if you have a personal tuition fee liability of £2,000 or more and if you are self-funded or funded by the Student Loans Company.
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Alumni discount
This course is eligible for an alumni discount. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply by visiting our Alumni discounts page.
Funding
There is a range of funding available that may help you fund your studies, including Student Finance England (SFE).
Find out more about postgraduate student funding options.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
International tuition fee: £9,000 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Paying your fees
If you don't wish to pay the whole amount of your fees at once, you may be able to pay by instalments. This opportunity is available if you have a personal tuition fee liability of £2,000 or more and if you are self-funded or funded by the Student Loans Company.
Find out more about paying your fees.
Alumni discount
This course is eligible for an alumni discount. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply by visiting our Alumni discounts page.
Funding
There are a number of funding schemes available to help you fund your studies with us.
Find out more about funding for international students.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
UK tuition fee: £6,450 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Paying your fees
If you don't wish to pay the whole amount of your fees at once, you may be able to pay by instalments. This opportunity is available if you have a personal tuition fee liability of £2,000 or more and if you are self-funded or funded by the Student Loans Company.
Find out more about paying your fees.
Alumni discount
This course is eligible for an alumni discount. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply by visiting our Alumni discounts page.
Funding
There is a range of funding available that may help you fund your studies, including Student Finance England (SFE).
Find out more about postgraduate student funding options.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
International tuition fee: £9,000 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Paying your fees
If you don't wish to pay the whole amount of your fees at once, you may be able to pay by instalments. This opportunity is available if you have a personal tuition fee liability of £2,000 or more and if you are self-funded or funded by the Student Loans Company.
Find out more about paying your fees.
Alumni discount
This course is eligible for an alumni discount. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply by visiting our Alumni discounts page.
Funding
There are a number of funding schemes available to help you fund your studies with us.
Find out more about funding for international students.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
Teaching and Assessment
Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course. The graphs below give an indication of what you can expect through approximate percentages, taken either from the experience of previous cohorts, or based on the standard module diet where historic course data is unavailable. Changes to the division of learning time and assessment may be made in response to feedback and in accordance with our terms and conditions.
How you’ll be taught
Teaching methods across all our postgraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into two broad categories:
- Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
- Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, dissertation/final project research, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision
How you’ll be assessed
Our postgraduate courses include a variety of assessments, which typically fall into two broad categories:
- Practical: examples include presentations, podcasts, blogs
- Coursework: examples include essays, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation
Data from the academic year 2025/26
Supporting you
Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
- Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
- Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
- Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
- Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more
Course Location
Our Regent Campus is composed of three sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London.
Little Titchfield Street is the home of Westminster Law School and, as part of our Regent Campus, benefits from a central London location. The facilities include a full-size mock courtroom, high-tech learning spaces, a pro-bono clinic and a 382-seat lecture theatre.
This course is based at our Regent Campus, though some teaching may take place at our other central London campuses.
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