On this course you will develop the legal expertise and intellectual understanding to establish yourself in an international practice, academic institution or in a range of other high level roles.
Your main focus will be on understanding the complex relationships between business environments and the legal regulatory frameworks in which they operate.
Intermediate qualifications available:
There are six entry points through the year. This allows you to start when it is most suitable. The entry points are:
The course is placed in the context of advanced intellectual engagement with issues in law and legal theory and supports the critical application of legal theory to the international, business setting.
Taking into consideration the interrelationship between law and business, you will have the opportunity to consider and resolve legal and regulatory problems through collaborative activities.
This course emphasises the applied practical approach of business law and as such looks to the resolution of problems through an examination of differing legal and business perspectives.
The overall educational aim of this course is to enable you to gain an appreciable understanding of the interaction between the business environment and the legal and regulatory frameworks in which business operate.
I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire and therefore decided to progress onto a postgraduate course here to increase my knowledge and gain more experience. The facilities here are great – the new library has lots of resources and the librarians are always on hand to help, and the Moot Court helps to give insight into the real world. I would recommend this University as everyone is really welcoming and the tutors go that extra mile to help you achieve your goals.
Monawara Riyaz - postgraduate student
On this International Business Law course, you will undertake four 30 credit units and one 60 credit project unit. Our courses are designed to be engaging, attractive and flexible in the current global marketplace.
Your course takes place over three semesters. Depending upon when you join the course, this will determine the order of units which you will study. You will benefit by beginning your studies with others who started at one of the earlier points of entry.
The structure provides an intense and highly rewarding learning experience. The induction week will prepare you well for study on your course. You will then study only one unit at a time, which will enable you to focus upon the subject. Our evidence-based approach is designed to enhance engagement and success by applied practice, working with others and network development. The learning delivery takes place through a mix of interactive lectures, seminars, tutorials and lab sessions, along with guided learning, independent and autonomous learning. This emphasis on active learning uses the latest in teaching and learning approaches, integrated with our employability practice-based method with real businesses to enable you to gain real experience as part of your course.
This Master's course provides the opportunity to undertake different types of project, a "Capstone" experience which completes the integration of your studies applied in one of the following:
The types of assessment which you will encounter in this course include:
These assessments will enable you to develop your knowledge, legal research and critical analysis skills. The whole process will contribute to your development when it comes to conducting postgraduate level research and developing your enterprise. You will be required to perform literature informed research, to review and evaluate the relevant sources and to use an appropriate methodology in order to analyse and evaluate the relevant concepts. Your close adherence to the principles of academic integrity will also be assessed.
This will require you to apply your subject-specific knowledge in the context of a specific factual scenario.
By presenting your research and arguments in a formal setting, you will develop a number of transferable skills, including in particular the ability to present your ideas and findings in a professional, clear and concise manner.
This will develop your legal research, writing and advocacy skill, by requiring you to develop legally-sound and effective legal arguments in support of your (fictional) client’s position and articulate and defend those arguments during a simulated trial / arbitration.
Regardless of which Master capstone experience you opt for, you will have to produce an individual, independent piece of work. You will be asked to identify the research question or problem under investigation, review the relevant literature, develop a sound methodology in order to explore the problem, proceed with the analysis, discuss your findings and make recommendations. This project is the capstone of the LLM and builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in all taught course units.
Applicants with English as their second language must show proof of competency in speaking and writing English to IELTS 6.5 band or above or its equivalent.
For all other elements, the requisite level of competency for which again proof must be shown is: IELTS 6.0 band or above or its equivalent.
By completing the course you will have the skills and find career opportunities in the following industries/areas:
You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil, or PhD.
The LLM programme offers very diverse and interesting modules such as Corporate Governance and Company Law, International Commercial Litigation and Investment Treaty Arbitration and are taught by internationally recognised staff. These aspects provide you with a significant opportunity to experience a genuinely international course which supports you in placing the legal aspects of business in the widest possible perspective.
Whether you want to learn a new language, build networks, simply have the travel bug, or want to develop new skills and life experiences, our Go Global programme offers the opportunity to broaden your horizons, enhance your CV, and gain a truly international experience, all at the same time as studying towards your undergraduate degree. The Go Global programme is open to students from the UK and EU.
Travel to exciting destinations, including:
At the University of Bedfordshire we ensure that your experience here is cultural, as well as academic. That’s why a whole host of opportunities are opened up to you, providing you with that all important experience to make you stand out from the crowd when it comes to getting graduates jobs.
Our International students meanwhile, can make the most of trips to a series of exciting European destinations. From France and Belgium, to Holland and Germany, there are plenty of places to visit, network and broaden your knowledge of the global market place, by seeing and experiencing it for yourself, first-hand.
At the University of Bedfordshire we ensure that your experience here is cultural, as well as academic. That’s why a whole host of opportunities are opened up to you, providing you with that all important experience to make you stand out from the crowd when it comes to getting graduates jobs.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
See UK/EU Postgraduate students for full information on fees and funding.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
A prompt payment discount is available if you pay the full fee before or at registration. There are also special scholarships available.
See Fees and Funding for International Students for full information.
Our flagship £34m Campus Centre is funky and functional. It brings together all our student services, social and learning spaces, and a 240-seat lecture theatre under one roof.
The Campus Centre building is connected to the rest of the University and the first floor acts as a one-stop shop for all students services.
Designed for work as well as play, the Campus Centre incorporates relaxed learning zones with Wi-Fi access.
It also features the Students' Union support services and executive offices alongside places to eat
Our contemporary en-suite accommodation features 852 fully-furnished flats, just part of our accommodation offering of more than 1,500 study rooms.
This exciting new facility includes:
Whatever degree you choose the facilities will be first class:
The Luton campus is right in the centre of town next to a large shopping mall and within easy walking distance of the student halls, train and bus stations.
Luton is the largest town in Bedfordshire and is approximately 50km north of London.
It has excellent transport links to the rest of the UK and Europe, and central London is only a 30-minute train journey away.
Luton is has excellent transport links to other cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Milton Keynes. London Luton Airport is located just 2.5km from the Luton campus.
UK students applying for most postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form
EU students applying for most postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
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