International Business and Commercial Law

Entry requirements

Months of entry

January, October

Course content

In an increasingly interconnected world, commercial and business law professionals must navigate complex legal systems that shape international trade, finance, and dispute resolution. Our LLM offers a rigorous and practice-focused understanding of the legal frameworks governing international commerce, with particular emphasis on English and international law.

Our LLM equips you with in-depth knowledge of international business law, including trade regulation, arbitration, and the international sale of goods. You will explore how legal rules operate in diverse cultural, political, and economic contexts, while developing advanced analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

Guided by academic experts in the field, you will develop the analytical, research, and communication skills essential for addressing sophisticated legal issues. Whether you aspire to work in legal practice, policy, business, or academia, Our LLM will equip you with the intellectual and professional tools to lead in the evolving field of international business law.

Dr Sara Hourani

Senior Lecturer in Law, specialises in International Commercial Law, with a focus on the interface between international commercial arbitration and new technologies, spanning digital and online dispute resolution, with a particular interest in blockchain and smart contract arbitration.

Dr Mariette Jones

Senior Lecturer in Law, has research interests in corporate governance and corporate responsibility, civil liability and tort, as well as comparative law.

Dr Eneless Nyoni

Lecturer in Law, has a background in contract law, global trade law, the World Trade Organisation, and international trade law.

What you will gain

This programme is designed to deepen your understanding of the legal frameworks that shape global commerce and cross-border transactions. You will develop a critical awareness of the legal, economic, ethical, and political issues that influence international business and commercial law. Through practical, real-world examples and academic analysis, you will explore key areas such as trade law, the international sale of goods, commercial arbitration, and transnational regulation.

You will gain transferable skills essential for a wide range of careers in the legal profession, policymaking, multinational corporations, governmental and regulatory bodies, and academia. You will also learn how to conduct independent legal research, analyse complex legal issues in diverse jurisdictions, and communicate arguments with clarity and precision.

At Middlesex University, you will benefit from the expertise of a diverse team of leading scholars —including specialists in international arbitration and new technologies, corporate governance, and global trade law — who bring their research and professional insights directly into the classroom. Through their networks, you may also access valuable internship opportunities with international and domestic organisations, giving you a real edge in today’s competitive legal and business environments.

Fees and funding

The fees below refer to the 2026/27 academic year unless otherwise stated.

UK students*

Full-time students: £11,700
Part-time students: £78 per credit
Part-time students: £38 per dissertation

International students*

Full-time students: £18,750
Part-time students: £125 per credit
Part-time students: £63 per dissertation credit

*Course fees are subject to annual inflation so the total costs for part-time study are shown here as a guide

For more information and to answer your frequently asked questions, please visit our postgraduate funding page.

International students who require a Student route (formerly tier 4) visa to progress on a course at Middlesex University must apply for study on a full-time basis. If you are on any other visa for the duration of study, please contact our admissions team to discuss possibilities of studying on a part-time basis.

Additional course costs

The following course-related costs are included in the fees:

• A free electronic textbook for every module
• All printing and copying required for your study
• Self-service laptops available for loan for a maximum of 24 hours
• Audio-visual equipment available for loan, including digital stills cameras, digital video recorders, digital audio recorders

Scholarships and bursaries
As an undergraduate alumnus continuing postgraduate studies at Middlesex, you are eligible for an alumni award worth 20% off your fees.