This LLM degree programme is relevant to both aspiring and current legal and business professionals wishing to gain specialisation and enhance career opportunities in Commercial Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). It has been developed in consultation with industry experts and in response to their employment needs.
Undertaking this unique LLM programme will not only provide the opportunity to explore the theories of commercial conflict resolution with an emphasis on mediation, but, by virtue of the input and expertise of our chosen industry partners, will enable students to develop practical skills in negotiation and provide the opportunity to become a fully accredited mediator, presenting a wealth of opportunities for career progression in this area of professional practice.
Incorporated within the LLM is a module entitled Commercial Mediation which will be delivered and accredited by Mediation Northern Ireland training course. This qualification is also accredited by the Open College Network Northern Ireland (OCN) equating to an NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma and is one of the recognized qualifications for mediators in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the core principles of commercial law examining current developments in areas such as financial markets and derivatives, commercial property law and international intellectual property law. The modules available draw on the strengths of experts on the field and feature input from senior practitioners from relevant industry sectors.
Academic qualification equivalents
A bachelor degree with related subject
English language requirements (one of the below):
Type of Institution | Public |
Campus Setting | Varied (Urban/Rural) |
Endowment | £14.365 million |
Number of Campuses | 4 colleges with 2 branch campuses |
Number/Percentage of International Students | 8% |
Student Satisfaction Rate | 87% |
Total number of Professors | 1665 |
Number of Academic Programs | UG, PG, PG Research, Part time, distance, blended |
Mode of Program | Full time, distance and online |
Scholarship Investment | Over 1 million pounds |
Average Graduate Salary | £19,800 a year |
Research Investment | Over 3 million pounds |
If you are an aspirant of the Ulster University, an estimated budget is the first thing that you must be planning after having made up your mind of applying at the institute in the upcoming session. For your ease, a list of expenses for international students in the UK is as compiled below.
Since fee for various courses at the institute varies, a tabulated description of fees for some of the courses is as follows:
For Full-Time Courses:
Course | Amount (In GBP) |
---|---|
Undergraduate and Integrated Masters | 14,480 |
Masters courses | 14,480 |
Postgraduate Research | 15,050 |
International students on International Partnership Programme | 8,060 |
Executive MBA/MPA | 17,940 |
Postgraduate Studies
Course | Price (in GBP) |
---|---|
Master's Degree | 5,900 |
Postgraduate Diploma | 3,934 |
Postgraduate Certificate | 1,967 |
Module (30 credit points) | 983.40 |
Other expenses that you might want to consider apart from basic tuition while planning your financial budget is as mentioned below. Note that the amount is not university specific but general in nature.
Cost | Amount (GBP per week) |
---|---|
Accommodation | 100 to 142 |
Meals | 100 |
Books and supplies, clothing, etc. | 16.22 |
Total | 216.22- 258.22 |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 17,200
Total
£ 17,200