Postgraduate portfolio

Salford Law @ Salford Business School

LL.M – Master of Laws

Salford Law @ Salford Business School is offering two LL.M (Master of Laws) programmes from September 2014:

•LL.M International Commercial Law•LL.M International Business Law

Characteristics of programmes

• Multiple entry points

• Block delivery

• Individual modules can be taken to enhance professional development

• Business Innovation Project (optional alternative to Dissertation)

LL. M International Commercial Law

•This programme is for those with a first degree in law or equivalent.

•The LL.M in International Commercial Law is designed to immerse the post-graduate student in more detailed aspects of international commercial law, as well as developing broadly applicable legal research skills.

• This course is suitable for recent home, EU and overseas law graduates wishing to build upon their undergraduate knowledge and expertise, as well as graduate returners to education wishing to refresh or broaden their knowledge and skills.

• The course will suit those in particular who wish to pursue a career in international legal practice or pursue further study.

Modules

•International Sale of Goods

•International Intellectual Property Law

•International Corporate Law and Governance

•Advanced Contract Law and Negotiation

•Business Innovation Project (60 credits)

Internship, Placement or Dissertation having legal content

LL. M International Business Law

• Open to non-law graduates

•Interdisciplinary study with strategic management modules

•Choice of straight law or interdisciplinary focus to final stage of study in Business Innovation Project.

•The course is suitable for a wide range of recent home, EU and overseas law and non-law graduates as well as professional returners to higher education.

•The course will suit those who wish to pursue a career in international business or legal practice.

Modules

• International Business Law

• International Corporate Law & Governance

• Strategic International Business Management

• Marketing International Business

• Business Innovation Project (60 credits)

Internship, Placement or Dissertation having legal content and

context or interdisciplinary law and management content and

context

Key Information

LL.M (one year full-time, two years part-time)

Pg.Dip (eight months full-time, sixteen months part-time)

Pg.Cert (four months full-time, eight months part-time*)

(* Pg.Cert International Business Law eight months part-time only)

Block Delivery Mechanism

•The block delivery mechanism enables candidates employed to study one or more modules in a cost - and time – efficient mode

•Candidates can complete one or more modules per semester

•The course is delivered in four blocks of three day intensive study periods, followed by independent study and online support through the University’s virtual learning environment, Blackboard

•Each module is studied and assessed over a six week block

•Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials, using a wide range of learning activities

Assessment

•Each taught module is assessed by two pieces of work, each worth 50% of the overall course assessment

•Assessments designed to enable students to demonstrate their advanced knowledge and skill, and may include:

I.Individual or group work

II.Research based assignments

III.Presentations

Employability – LL.M International Commercial Law

•For UK and overseas, the internationally focused LL.M is a sought after qualification for entry into the commercial/corporate legal profession.

•In the corporate business world, the LL.M carries a similar cachet to

the Executive MBA, while offering greater specialism in its content.

•In many European jurisdictions, the LL.M is a compulsory

prerequisite for entry into the legal profession.

•It provides the successful candidate with a recognized

postgraduate qualification in International Commercial Law.

Employability – LL.M International Business Law

• This postgraduate course provides students with analytical and reflective skills and expertise in international business law.

• In the corporate business world, the LL.M carries a similar cachet to the Executive MBA, while offering greater specialism in its content.

• It provides a learning experience which will enable students to develop their academic ability and enhance their performance in employment and further develop their career opportunities.

• It provides the successful candidate with a recognised postgraduate qualification in International Business Law.

Entry requirements

• LL.M International Commercial Law

Normally an undergraduate degree, class 2:2 or above, in Law, or

an equivalent level professional qualification.

• LL.M International Business Law Normally an undergraduate degree in Law or any other appropriate discipline, at class 2.2 or above, or a relevant equivalent level professional qualification.

Fees 2014-15

•Fee Full-time £6,695

•Full-time Pg.Dip. £4,550

•Full-time Pg.Cert. £2,350

•Part-time £1,250 per 30 credit module

•Full-time International £11,695

Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer awards through our:

•Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship

•University of Salford student loyalty discount

•Country bursary scheme for International students only

Contact

Julie Adshead (Director of Law Programmes)

j.d.adshead@salford.ac.uk

0161 295 3716

Donal Loftus (Module Leader)

d.loftus@salford.ac.uk

0161 295 5442

Laura Tatham (Admissions)

l.tatham@salford.ac.uk

0161 295 6797

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