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Overview
At a Glance
Studying International Commercial Law at the University of Aberdeen will give you the opportunity to study a diverse number of exciting topics under the guidance of our world-class teaching staff. Our law school ranks 6th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2021) with courses taught by world-class experts who regularly provide consultancy and policy work at international level.
The particular International Commercial Law with Dissertation programme of the University of Aberdeen was designed with the assistance of external experts, including authors of international agreements as well as our internal staff at the University. With this collaborative input, you will gain valuable insights into international commercial law and will advance your understanding of the subject. The programme has been carefully coordinated to align with the competencies required for today’s international job market. The University of Aberdeen is known for attracting world-class teaching staff with international experience in their specialist subjects.
Careers
Having the solid foundation of a modern LLM from an ancient and respected university like Aberdeen could open up many career opportunities. Your career options could include being an in-house counsel for a multinational corporation, a legal advisor to governments or NGOs, or even becoming a partner in an international law firm. The programme will also provide a good grounding for an academic career and help you prepare for a PhD.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Comparative Contract Law for International Transactions
- International Intellectual Property: Framework and Challenges
- Copyright and Patents
- World Trade Organisation: Gatt
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 62
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Business Law Legal Studies Master of Laws (LLM) View 356 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
Normally a 2(1) honours degree in Law (or another related discipline) or equivalent.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 62
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a 2(1) honours degree in Law (or another related discipline) or equivalent
- Relevant practical experience in the field of commercial law will also be beneficial
- English Language Requirements
- A full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
- A detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
- A reference letter from your university discussing your academic ability
Tuition Fee
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International
22400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11500 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Aberdeen
729 - 1069 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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