Master International Commercial Law - Máster en Derecho Mercantil Internacional
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Presencial
This programme is offered either full and part time basis.
On this degree you will gain a sound knowledge of the subject and learn how to apply it in an international environment. You will also have the chance to specialise according to your interests. These skills will set you apart, as they are some of the most highly sought after attributes of modern legal practice. You will be taught by experts, many of whom have practised law at leading international commercial law firms.
If you are already working in international commerce law, or aspire to a career in this sector, this course has been designed for you.
You will learn to think from a global legal perspective whilst becoming expert in the law of international commerce. You will graduate ready to work in private practice, in industry, or within a government department or regulator.
Degree Subject Law or cognate degree Degree Classification Good 2.2 pass or international equivalent
Entry Requirement
Applicants should normally have a good first degree in Law, or, exceptionally, in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution in the UK or overseas.
The Law School will also take into account the employment experience of applicants where relevant and encourages applications from those wishing to return to academic study to further their knowledge, or those planning to study for a degree while remaining in full-time employment.
It is normal for undergraduate students to apply for entry to postgraduate programmes in their final year of study. Applicants who have not yet been awarded a degree may be offered a place conditional on their attaining a particular class of degree.
Students for whom English is a Foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
IELTS: 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all components)
PTE (Pearson): 62 (minimum 55 in all components)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
Compulsory Study (80 credits)
Students must study the following modules for 80 credits:
DISSERTATION
FOUNDATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
POSTGRADUATE LEGAL SKILLS AND RESEARCH
Option A Study (40 credits)
Students will select 40 credits from the following modules:
CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA AND MARINE INSURANCE
COMPARATIVE COMPANY LAW
COMPARATIVE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
COMPARATIVE INTERNATIONAL SALES LAW
GLOBALISATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE SECURED TRANSACTIONS
INTERNATIONAL BANKING: LAW AND PRACTICE
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION LAW
INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW
INTERNATIONAL OIL AND GAS LAW
INTERNET LAW AND GOVERNANCE
LAW AND PRACTICE OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL PAYMENTS
LAW OF THE WTO
MEDIA MARKETS AND REGULATION
THE PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PRIVACY AND REPUTATION
THE WILLEM C VIS INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION MOOT MODULE
Option B Study (60 credits)
Students will select 60 credits from the following modules:
Please note that students may choose up to 40 credits of any level 7 module from other Schools but only with the prior permission of the Course Director and subject to timetable limitations.
CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA AND MARINE INSURANCE
COMMERCIALISATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
COMPARATIVE COMPANY LAW
COMPARATIVE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
COMPARATIVE INTERNATIONAL SALES LAW
CURRENT ISSUES IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
EQUALITY AND DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
FREE SPEECH IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA AGE
GLOBALISATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
INTERNATIONAL BANKING: LAW AND PRACTICE
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION LAW
INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW
INTERNATIONAL OIL AND GAS LAW
INTERNET LAW AND GOVERNANCE
INTRODUCTION TO THE EU INTERNAL MARKET
LAW AND PRACTICE OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL PAYMENTS
LAW OF THE WTO
PUBLIC PROTEST LAW
RESEARCH METHODS FOR LAW
THE LAW OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
THE PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PRIVACY AND REPUTATION
THEORY OF COMPETITIVE MARKETS
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
International legal practice
Thai Judiciary (via the accelerated pathway)
NGOs
International organisations
In-house compliance
Legal research