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LLM - Master of Laws
University of Warwick
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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LLM - Master of Laws
University of Warwick
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
LLM - Master of Laws
University of Warwick
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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On International Economic Law LLM you will think deeply and critically about issues surrounding the shifts in global economic power and reconstituted global networks.
Course Overview
International economic law broadly refers to the legal and regulatory architecture that governs our global economy.
The rules and institutions of international economic law constitute the framework within which cross-border economic transactions for example trade finance and investment take place.
On this programme you will study the legal and other regulatory foundations of the global economy. You will be introduced to the operations of the main global institutions and frameworks governing international economic relations including trade and investment treaties the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
You will examine both the wider issues of governance and regulation and specific legal issues arising from various types of international economic transactions ranging from trade foreign direct investment competition law international taxation intellectual property and international arbitration.
The course also develops your understanding of and asks you to consider legal implications of the changing roles of international economic institutions in both global and regional contexts.
Teaching
You will be taught by academics who are recognised subject experts with UK and international experience. As well as teaching most are involved in producing leading research often providing expert advice to outside bodies.
How the course will be taught will depend on the modules you opt to take but you can expect a mixture of lectures seminars and group work.
Assessment
The course incorporates a wide and varying range of assessment methods which may include essays examinations portfolios presentations and the dissertation.
We regard feedback as a vital part of the assessment process. We seek to help you reach your full potential by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your work and the actions needed to develop your understanding. You will be given feedback after your assessments each term.
Skills from this degree
Careers
Studying at postgraduate level can provide a platform to a wide range of career opportunities in the commercial and legal sectors in management consultancy international development government and NGOs and in compliance and regulation to name but a few.?
Minimum requirements 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject
Students living in
Domestic
£11,060 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£22,560 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£22,560 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.