Taught course
Dispute Resolution
Entry requirements
Entry requirements differ slightly depending on the qualification you choose.
LLM, PgDip, and PgCert in Mediation
2:1 (upper-second) honours degree (or equivalent) in Law, or
2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in another discipline, or
significant professional experience.
PgCert in International Arbitration
2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in Law from a common law jurisdiction.
The reason for this additional requirement is that students on this route do not require to take the Legal Principles course.
These are our minimum entry requirements. They are given as a guide and do not guarantee entry.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
Prepare for a career in the non-court dispute resolution industry.
Dispute resolution is faster, less adversarial, and less public than the traditional litigation process. It’s why organisations and individuals are increasingly choosing to resolve disputes outside of court.
Join our online LLM in Dispute Resolution to earn the skills, qualifications, and connections to move into a career in this area.
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).
Flexible, so you control your workload each term.
Part-time, so you can keep earning while you learn.
Focused on dispute resolution
This LLM is entirely dedicated to dispute resolution methods, rather than combining dispute processes with a substantive subject.
Flexible study options
This flexible programme allows you to study for specialist Postgraduate Certificates in Mediation and International Arbitration, from which you can continue on to the LLM.
Tailored to you
With a wide range of course options to choose from, you can tailor your qualification and specialise in the methods that interest you.
Who can join online LLM Dispute Resolution
This distance-learning LLM is open to professionals without a law degree.
It’s ideal for any professional keen to enhance their non-court dispute resolution skills and qualifications.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- LLM
- full time12 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- part time12 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- full time12 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- part time36 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- study@abdn.ac.uk