Law - Commercial Law

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Law

OR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent non-law degree in a related field, such as Business, Economics, Management or Finance.

If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.

We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above, if you have evidence of significant academic or professional experience (at least 12 months, paid) in fields including, but not limited to: commercial practice, financial services practice and policy making; corporate or commercial law, arbitration, regulation or policy.

We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.

We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.

If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The LLM Commercial Law explores the intersection of law and business, focusing on business transactions, market influence on legal development, and key concepts like risk and party autonomy. Studying in Bristol will give you exposure to the English legal culture and the prominent role English law plays in international trade.

The programme covers subjects such as law and markets, contract law, sale of goods, insurance law, and international commercial arbitration, with options to tailor your studies through a wide range of specialist optional units.

Ideal for those pursuing a career in commercial law or seeking to understand the law-business dynamic, the programme develops crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking within the top UK universities for employer reputation for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).

Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol, ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021), means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers. You will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics who are part of the Law School’s Centre for Private and Commercial Law.

Information for international students

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Fees and funding

Information about funding and scholarships can be found on the University of Bristol Law School funding webpages. This includes information about the Law School's Think Big about Law and Justice Scholarships, open to international postgraduate students.

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.