About International Business Law LLM in University of Bedfordshire

On this course you will develop the legal expertise and intellectual understanding to establish yourself in an international practice, academic institution or in a range of other high level roles.

Your main focus will be on understanding the complex relationships between business environments and the legal regulatory frameworks in which they operate.

Intermediate qualifications available:

• Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level
• Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Masters level

Why choose this course?

• Study legal and regulatory problems through collaborative activities, and investigate the critical application of legal theory to international business
• Explore the inter-relationship between law and business, and take the opportunity to consider and resolve legal and regulatory problems through collaborative activities
• Develop the legal reasoning, analysis, research and independent judgement skills that will enable you to apply theories to a range of business scenarios and provide an effective evaluation of the legal options that apply to the business context
• Gain an understanding of aspects of legal research such as socio-legal studies, the inter-relationship between organisations and stakeholder groups as well as the ethical dimensions that are considered in developing and operating business entities
• Benefit from an appreciation of different jurisdictions and their impact on the global business environment.

The course is placed in the context of advanced intellectual engagement with issues in law and legal theory and supports the critical application of legal theory to the international, business setting.

Taking into consideration the interrelationship between law and business, you will have the opportunity to consider and resolve legal and regulatory problems through collaborative activities.

This course emphasises the applied practical approach of business law and as such looks to the resolution of problems through an examination of differing legal and business perspectives.

The overall educational aim of this course is to enable you to gain an appreciable understanding of the interaction between the business environment and the legal and regulatory frameworks in which business 

Unit Information – What Will I Learn?

On this International Business Law course, you will undertake four 30 credit units and one 60 credit project unit. Our courses are designed to be engaging, attractive and flexible in the current global marketplace.

Your course takes place over three semesters. Depending upon when you join the course, this will determine the order of units which you will study. You will benefit by beginning your studies with others who started at one of the earlier points of entry.

How will this course enhance my career prospects?

By completing the course you will have the skills and find career opportunities in the following industries/areas:

• Solicitor in England and Wales
• Barrister at Law in England and Wales
• Paralegal
• International Finance Institutions and Organisations
• Non-governmental Organisations
• Finance/Banking
• Business
• Management consultant
• Corporate financier
• Academia
• Consultancy
• Legal Executive
• Government Legal Adviser
• Civil Service (national and international)
• Legal Practice Course/Bar Vocational Course

You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil, or PhD.

To apply for a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA/LLM) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution.

We will also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or appropriate work experience.

• LLB or Joint Law degree with a minimum classification of a 2.1, or
• In the case of degree holders in disciplines other than law with sufficient and adequate legal content on the basis of merit, or
• Applicants with foreign qualifications on the basis of individual merit.

Applicants with English as their second language must show proof of competency in speaking and writing English to IELTS 6.5 band or above or its equivalent.

For all other elements, the requisite level of competency  for which again proof must be shown  is: IELTS 6.0 band or above or its equivalent.

IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
TOEFL iBT - Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
Pearson PTE - Listening: 51, Reading: 51, Speaking: 51, Writing: 51

University of Bedfordshire Highlights

Bedfordshire University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Here is a table showing the determined the average cost of attendance (Estimated Tuition fee and Living cost)

Bedfordshire University Application process

Application Fee: £18 (UCAS)

Some necessary supporting document needs to be attached with the application

• A complete application form along with the attached signature of the applicant.
• Proof of English Proficiency Language
• TOEFL (iBT): Listening and Writing: 17; Reading: 18; Speaking: 20.
• IELTS: 6.0 (5.5 in each Section)
• Pearson PTE: 52-54
• Official Academic qualifications and certificates.
• Copy of valid passport details.
• Submit the copies of UK visa as well as the documents of any previous visa refusals.

Application Deadline: No such specific deadline for direct application submission.

Note: However, applicants are advised to complete and submit the application before 30 days of the start of the course.

Here is a table showing the determined the average cost of attendance (Estimated Tuition fee and Living cost)