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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,600
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Commercial Law | Legal Studies
Area of study
Law
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,600
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Specializing in subjects related to commercial law, the program develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills in a transnational context. Graduates are prepared for careers in law, litigation, arbitration, and other professions requiring legal expertise and research skills.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

• Middlesex University's School of Law ranked in the Top 100 globally and 2nd in the UK for Law in the "Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2022". • Ranked 6th in the UK as one of the most international universities, with 46% of students travelling to the UK to study. • Middlesex is dedicated to providing students with the skills and abilities sought after by a wide range of employers. • Specialize in subjects related to commercial law, equipping yourself with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory framework governing the conduct of trade, business, and financial services set up under English and international law. • Maximize your academic potential and refine your problem-solving skills in a transnational context. • Develop critical understanding of complex legal, economic, cultural, ethical, and political issues informing both English and international commercial law and the development of commercial transactions. • Enhance your professional development and knowledge of legal frameworks governing commercial activities and cross-border transactions.


Outline:


Full-time LLM (1 year, 180 credits)

• Four core plus two optional modules are completed over terms one and two, with a Dissertation period in term three.


Part-time LLM (2 years, 180 credits)

• Four core plus two optional modules are completed over three taught terms, plus a Dissertation period.


Full-time PG Diploma (1 year, 120 credits)

• Four core plus two optional modules are completed over terms one and two.


Part-time PG Diploma (2 years, 120 credits)

• Four core plus two optional modules are completed over three or four taught terms.


PG Certificate (60 credits)

• Legal Research Skills must be taken in term one, plus two optional modules.


Modules:

  • Dissertation or Work Integrated Learning
  • Optional modules:
  • English Commercial Law (20 Credits)
  • Law of the International Sale of Goods (20 Credits)
  • International Commercial Litigation and Arbitration (20 Credits)
  • Legal Research Skills (20 Credits)

Assessment:

Although not explicitly stated in the context, assessment methods likely include a combination of exams, coursework, and potentially a dissertation or project, depending on the chosen modules. Assessment criteria aim to evaluate students' understanding of the subject matter, research skills, analytical abilities, and communication skills.


Teaching:

• Experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience. • Diverse teaching methods including lectures, seminars, presentations, tutorials, group work, and individual study. • Emphasis on fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and analytical abilities. • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and learning resources.


Careers:

• Prepare for careers in law, litigation, court-based dispute resolution, legal departments, alternative dispute resolution, and other professions requiring legal expertise and research skills. • Develop skills and knowledge relevant to professional legal practice, arbitration, international law, and policymaking. • Network with renowned lecturers and industry professionals


Other:

• The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in a globalized and interconnected marketplace. • Emphasizes the ethical and social implications of commercial law and encourages students to develop a responsible and ethical understanding of their chosen field.


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