StudyQA — Master: International Business Law

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The capacity to apply business law is a highly sought after skill in todays competitive, and increasingly interdependent, legal world. Our programme will provide you with an opportunity to expand your knowledge of business law, will develop your analytical, evaluative and research skills and ultimately maximise your career opportunities.

We offer a comprehensive range of modules that cover international trade law, business law, competition law, corporate governance, Intellectual Property (IP) and legal regulation.

Career opportunities
While our students are typically law graduates, this programme will also be of interest to business and legal professionals working in the national and international commercial sector. The programme will leave graduates well prepared for careers in private practice, industry, international organisations, or in government service.

Students are free to select any 4 subjects from the list below and will also write a dissertation on a subject of their choice.

Option modules:

* LAWS6088 Carriage by Air
* LAWS6077 Commercial Conflict of Laws & International Litigation
* LAWS6070 Commercial fraud and money laundering
* LAWS6066 Commercial Secured Financing
* LAWS6079 Comparative Intellectual Property Law
* LAWS6081 Corporate Governance
* LAWS6098 Remedies and Commercial Litigation under EU Law
* LAWS6086 International Commercial Arbitration
* LAWS6062 International Law of the Sea
* LAWS6064 International Trade Law
* LAWS6071 Internet Law
* LAWS6102 Law of the marine environment
* LAWS6068 World Trade Organisation and Regional Economic Integration
* LAWS6101 EU Competition Law

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide).

A Second Class Bachelor's Degree in Law (or a degree with a substantial legal component) is normally required, but account may also be taken of practical work experience or professional qualifications within the relevant field of study. We welcome applications from international students. Mature applicants without formal qualifications but relevant work experience are also encouraged to apply. Access to the internet, Word Processor (MS Word compatible) and an email address are also required; webcams desirable. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL paper-based test score : 617 TOEFL iBT® test: 105 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.