Our International Commercial Law LLM equips you with an advanced understanding of the complex legal issues surrounding international business law, international commercial law, and corporate governance and finance.

The International Commercial Law LLM is one of our taught Master of Laws (LLM) programmes. It's suitable for graduates of any background. It's ideal if you’re interested in gaining a better legal understanding of today’s global business environment.

This course will give you the knowledge, insights and analytical skills to enhance your career in practice, business or academia. If you're pursuing another career path, it will enhance your understanding of how the law shapes and influences global businesses and their activities.

With our International Commercial Law LLM, you can create your own specialised programme of study that matches your legal interests and career aspirations. You can choose from a wide range of optional modules to complement your core studies, including:

financial law
international trade law
intellectual property law

Dedicated one-to-one support is also given to help you research and write a dissertation on an area of law you feel passionate about.

You can also join the University's Society for students with an interest in law.

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Quality and ranking

Global Top 140 University - QS World University Rankings 2026
Top 25 in the UK and Top 200 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025
42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
Top 200 for Law – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Global Top 145 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
Joint 64th in the world and 22nd in the UK for sustainability – QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026
Top 200 for Law - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Top 5 city for affordability in the UK – QS Best Student Cities 2026
World Top 50 and UK Top 5 student city – QS Best Student Cities 2026
89th in the world - TIME Magazine: World’s Top Universities 2026

Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK

If you’re studying an accredited degree and thinking about working in Europe after you graduate, the best place to find current information is the UK Government’s guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states. This official resource explains whether your profession is regulated in another country, what steps you need to take, and which organisation you should contact.

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What you'll learn

Through this Law Master's, you'll develop your knowledge and expertise in international business law, including:

corporate governance
corporate finance
business regulations

You'll also learn a variety of legal-specific research skills through our Legal Research Skills and Methods module.

In addition, you can also choose from a range of our other Master's modules with the permission of the Degree Programme Director.

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

International Commercial Law LLM modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Legal Research: Theory and Method	20
Dissertation	60
Corporate Governance and Corporate Finance	20

Optional Modules	Credits
Cybersecurity Law and Policy	20
Law of Armed Conflict	20
Public International Law	20
Mergers and Acquisitions	20
Money Laundering and Corporate Misconduct	20
Intellectual Property Rights and Emerging Technologies	20
International Criminal Law	20
International Human Rights and Development: Global Challenges	20
Law and Emerging Technologies	20
Artificial Intelligence: Law, Theory and Practice	20
Social Media Regulation: Law, Policy and Society	20
Financial Law and Financial Technology	20
Energy Justice: Theories, Systems, and Re-designing Policies	20
Law, Digital Labour Platforms and Workers’ Rights	20
Innovation, Privacy and Data Protection	20
International Sale of Goods	20
Medical Devices Regulatory Requirements	20
Global Security: Politics, Space and Society (P)	20

How you'll learn

Delivery and teaching methods

Modules will be taught by our expert academic staff over the first and second semester. We'll use a blend of interactive in-person and online teaching sessions including:

seminars
Q&A sessions
quizzes
assessment feed forward and feedback sessions

You will also have access to comprehensive lecture materials via CANVAS.

Your induction programme will include an introduction to each module by the respective module leader. This will help to make sure you are fully informed about content before teaching starts.

Full details about module selection will be included in your Induction Programme.

Assessment methods

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

Dissertation
Essay
Oral presentation
Poster
Portfolio
Research proposal
Research paper
Written examination
Written exercise

Additional assessment information

Assessment is through a variety of methods, including:

coursework
essays
time-limited take-home papers
presentation
dissertation

Support

We're committed to pursuing academic excellence. We foster an intellectually challenging and supportive environment in which our students can excel.

We regularly host conferences and seminars with internationally renowned guest speakers. We encourage you to attend these events as they cover a wide range of important legal, political, economic and social issues.

Student support

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

academic staff
personal tutors and research supervisors
our University Student Services Team
student representatives
peers

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff, who will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

module handbooks
course materials
groups
course announcements and notifications
written feedback

Course information: Disclaimers, policies and changes

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Entry requirements

The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Academic entry requirements

2:2 (Law) & 2:1 (Other) Hons degree.

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in Law.

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, from any other academic discipline.

Applicants from non-law disciplines are normally required to have a 2:1 degree to demonstrate the academic capability needed to develop these skills from a new starting point at postgraduate level.

We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications or experience in professional legal practice.

Qualifications from outside the UK

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Pre-Master’s and English Language courses

Need an alternative route to study this course? Our International Study Centre offers Pre-Master’s degrees and English language courses to prepare you for study.

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Your future

International opportunities

Newcastle Law LLM students interested in a career in international trade have the opportunity to apply for the Joint University Study Tour programme.

The JUST programme is an annual event held in Geneva, where students from universities across the globe work together to develop their skills and experience on international trade.

This exclusive opportunity enables students to deepen their understanding of international law, gain valuable global insights, and enhance their professional development.

Our Careers Service

Our expert Careers Service is here to help you take the next steps in your professional life. We will support you while you’re studying with us and for up to three years after you graduate.\ \ You will have access to expert one-to-one advice and guidance through our campus careers centre and online, along with digital resources, workshops, networking opportunities, and careers and recruitment events.\ \ We’ve been awarded 5 QS Stars for Student Employability (2025). Many of our degrees are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses. We are committed to helping you access real-world experience opportunities and develop key skills through paid work placements and internships.

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Facilities

You will have access to an extensive range of online sources via databases such as Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis.

We have:

dedicated study spaces for LLM students
a student common room
a purpose-built Mooting Room

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year)

Qualification: LLM Full time
Home students Full time: 12 months	Tuition fees (per year) £11,400
International students Full time: 12 months	Tuition fees (per year) £25,900

Qualification: LLM Part time
Home students Part time: 24 months	Tuition fees (per year) £5,700

Tuition fee increases

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals - tuition fee status

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support. You may be eligible for a scholarship worth 25% off the international fee. Search our funding database.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information.

What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

matriculation
registration
tuition (or supervision)
library access
examination
re-examination
graduation

Find out more about:

Deposit

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

Funding deadlines

If you're applying for funding, always check the funding application deadline. This deadline may be earlier than the application deadline for your course.

For some funding schemes, you need to have received an offer of a place on a course before you can apply for the funding.

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How to apply

Before you start

Start Dates

The course starts in September.

Closing Dates

There is no application closing date for this course.

We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.

Deposit

All International students

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you must pay a deposit or submit an official letter of sponsorship. The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study with us. This deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from your tuition fees when you register. You may also be subject to academic and English language qualification verification, confirmation of funds and credibility interviews.

International students who received an offer before 18 March 2026

You are required to pay a £1,500 deposit or submit an official letter of sponsorship.

International students Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan who received an offer after 18 March 2026

You are required to pay a deposit of £5,000 or submit an official letter of sponsorship by 01 August 2026.

All International students (excluding those from the markets above) who received an offer after 18 March 2026

You are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship by 01 August 2026.

Programme codes

Qualification: LLM Full time
Full time: 12 months	Programme Code: 5832F

Qualification: LLM Part time
Part time: 24 months	Programme Code: 5832P

Using the application portal

The application portal has instructions to guide you through your application. It will tell you what documents you need and how to upload them.

You can choose to start your application, save your details and come back to complete it later.

If you’re ready, you can select Apply Online and you’ll be taken directly to the application portal.

Alternatively you can find out more about applying on our applications and offers pages.

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Questions about this course?

If you have specific questions about this course you can contact:

Gemma Hayton\ Admissions Secretary\ Newcastle Law School\ Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 8736\ Email: newcastle.law-school@ncl.ac.uk

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International Commercial Law LLM

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Your future

International opportunities

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships

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