International Trade Law

Entry requirements

Please see the University of Essex website for entry requirements.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Explore the legal issues and pertinent regulatory principles in trade relationships and the broad spectrum of related services.

At its core, international trade law concerns the regulation of the sale and transaction of goods. On our course, we ensure that you develop specialist knowledge of business and commercial law within the international context. You study topics including:

• Financing international trade
• Foreign direct investment
• Legal analysis and writing
• The sale contract
• The carriage contract

Our law course will develop your intellectual and critical faculties, encourage you to think independently and teach you to present rational, coherent and accurate arguments orally and in writing. It will provide you with an excellent foundation for any career.