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Develop a framework of detailed commercial legislation. Understand the legal structures which govern international commerce. Graduate and embark on a successful career.
This Commercial Law and International Trade course will set you on track for a successful career in law and help you develop valuable skills employers look for, including ‘Advanced Legal Skills’, ‘International Perspectives in Law’ and ‘Commercial Law and International Trade’.
The course mixes taught elements with independent research, and you can negotiate the topic for your dissertation to fit both your personal interests and the supervisory expertise of Sunderland's tutors.
Taught by supportive and passionate staff with years of experience in practice
A typical week for you will include weekly three-hour workshops. These are interactive and require a high level of preparation. You’ll be supervised by your tutor when carrying out your research project and dissertation.
Your progress will be assessed by written coursework, usually a 5,000 word essay for each taught module.
Compared to an undergraduate course, you’ll find that this Masters course requires a higher level of independent working.
Our typical offer is:
| Qualification | Minimum grade |
|---|---|
| a Canadian bachelor's degree | GPA 2.40 |
| a USA bachelor's degree | GPA 2.5 |
If you already hold a postgraduate qualification, please see our Applying for additional postgraduate degrees Help and Advice article.
If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
We usually require you to hold at least a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant area.
We also welcome applications from students who have experience in a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds. To discuss your application, please get in touch and the Programme Leader will be able to advise.
If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.
Fees are:
Take a look at the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
This LLM course equips you with advanced skills and knowledge in a specialised area of law. As a result you will have an important edge when applying for roles in the Crown Prosecution Service, police, and prison or probation services. Salaries of law graduates are among the highest of all graduates.
Our Employability and Enterprise Hub will support you with your new and exciting ideas. Whether you want to start a freelance or self-employed career, set up a company or have a business idea to drive social impact, we have the tailored support to get you started!
You can expect: