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LLM – International Business Law

Leeds Beckett University

Location Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Leeds Beckett University
Study Level POSTGRADUATE
Duration 1-2
Next Intake September
Tuition Fees £ 12,880- £18,440 per year
Entry Score IELTS 6.5 overall

Course Overview

Leeds Law School at Leeds Beckett University offers specialist Master’s (LLM) programmes that deepen legal knowledge and support career progression in legal practice, international business law, commercial law and professional legal practice. These programmes are taught by experienced legal professionals and academics, with opportunities to engage in practical legal contexts and network with industry contacts through events, guest lectures and career support services.

LLM – International Business Law

This course focuses on the legal dimensions of international commerce and business, exploring topics such as global commercial transactions, corporate regulation, cross‑border legal frameworks and dispute resolution. Students build specialist knowledge of international legal principles and gain advanced research, analysis and legal reasoning skills relevant for careers in commercial law, consultancy, in‑house legal teams, policy and international advisory roles. ([turn0search3])

Other LLM Pathways Available

Leeds Law School also offers several alternative or related postgraduate legal qualifications:

  • LLM Master of Laws (Legal Foundations / GDL route) – ideal for graduates (law or non‑law) seeking a master’s while covering legal foundations. This includes a Graduate Diploma of Law component for non‑law graduates. ([turn0search0])

  • LLM in Legal Practice (incorporating LPC) – combines advanced legal study with solicitor training content, satisfying part of the professional qualification route. ([turn0search1])

  • LLM Professional Legal Practice – tailored to prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and professional legal practice (18 months). ([turn0search4])

  • LLM International Commercial Law – specialist focus on laws governing global commerce and trade, contracts and economic transactions. ([turn0search5])

  • LLM International Trade Law – focuses on global trade law, WTO rules, shipping law, contracts and commercial dispute frameworks. ([turn0search8])

Leeds Law School’s postgraduate law courses typically include modules in legal research methods, specialist legal topics, dissertation work, and optional advanced subjects, enabling students to tailor their studies to professional and academic goals.

Entry Requirements

📌 Academic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Specific courses (e.g., Professional Legal Practice or LPC pathways) may require prior law study or qualifying legal qualifications. ([turn0search1][turn0search4])


🗣️ English Language:

• IELTS or equivalent accepted test results required for non‑native English speakers.
(Exact required scores vary by programme and must be checked on the official course page.)


📑 Additional Documents:

• Academic transcripts and certificates
• English language test report
• Personal statement or statement of purpose
• References/letters of recommendation (where required)

Fees & Funding

• LLM International Business Law: £18,440 per year (international tuition). ([turn0search3])
• LLM Legal Practice (incorporating LPC): £13,950 per year (international). ([turn0search1])
• LLM Master of Laws (distance learning legal foundations): £12,880 per year (as per course specification). ([turn0search0])
• Scholarships available: Leeds Law School International Scholarship (e.g., ~£6,000 discount on postgraduate law course fees for eligible international students).

Funding support includes UK postgraduate loans, alumni discounts, and Leeds Beckett scholarship options — check official Leeds Beckett funding pages for eligibility and application details.


🎓 Study Mode:

• Full‑time (on campus) – standard for most LLM courses.
• Distance learning – available for certain programmes (e.g., Legal Foundations/GDL route and some LLM options). ([turn0search0])
• Part‑time study may be available depending on course design and scheduling.


📌 Career & Outcomes:

Graduates from Leeds Law School postgraduate programmes can pursue careers such as:

  • Legal advisor / legal consultant

  • In‑house counsel or compliance professional

  • Solicitor (upon completion of professional training / SQE pathway)

  • Barrister (with necessary vocational training)

  • International trade/legal specialist

  • Policy advisor / regulatory specialist

  • Academic or legal researcher

These qualifications help prepare students for legal practice, global legal careers, commercial law roles, consultancy, public sector legal work and advanced academic study.

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