Entry requirements

A good 2:1 degree (or its equivalent) in law, or in a degree in which law is a major component.

Students whose native language is not English must show evidence of general proficiency in the English language by normally achieving 7.0 or higher in IELTS with a minimum of 7.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 6.5 in all other components.
Students from EU member states whose native language is not English may show evidence of general proficiency in the English language by normally achieving 102 or higher in TOEFL with a minimum of 27 in the writing component and a minimum of 25 in all other components.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our LLM in International Dispute Resolution provides you with you with an advanced understanding of international arbitration law. In the first term, you will take a compulsory module providing a solid grounding in the subject. In the second term, you have the opportunity to take more advanced core modules that cover a range of topics in international dispute resolution. On completion of your choice of taught modules, you will be able to apply the knowledge, lawyering skills and legal reasoning to real-life situations to resolve issues, problems and disputes within the legal parameters.

We deliver teaching through student-led seminars. Your dissertation is pursued by independent research with individual supervision. You will be part of an inclusive and diverse community of students from different countries and backgrounds, who enrich the course with their academic and professional experiences.

Our School hosts the Durham International Dispute Resolution Institute and the Institute of Commercial and Corporate Law. You are encouraged to participate in their many activities. Upon completing the curriculum, you will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of legal knowledge and be able to critically analyse and evaluate legal principles and arguments at a required level to meet the legal profession’s standards and expectations and the community. You will also be able to present effective legal arguments in the professional context and explain the Law effectively to lay clients and members of the larger community.

Course Structure

Core modules:

International Commercial Arbitration
Investor-State Arbitration
Commercial Mediation

Examples of optional modules:

Advanced Issues of Corporate Law
Advanced Issues of International Law
China and the International Legal Order
Competition Law
Contemporary Issues in International Intellectual Property Law
Cross-Border Commercial Litigation
Frontiers in Biolaw
Global Environmental Law
Global Financial Law
Fundamentals and advanced issues in International Commercial Arbitration
Commercial Mediation
International Investment Law
International Tax Law
International Trade Law and Policy
Introduction to Corporate Governance
Mergers and Acquisitions

Information for international students

An international community

Studying abroad is a unique and exciting experience. Durham University has a long history of welcoming students from across the globe and is one of the UK’s most historic universities with a unique college system.

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Fees and funding

UK students

12750

International students

26900

Scholarships

Durham University is committed to supporting the best students irrespective of financial circumstances. They offer a range of scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate (taught and research), international and current students.

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Qualification, course duration and attendance options

LLM
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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