PG Dip International Business Law

Entry requirements

Academic entry route

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Dip International Business Law, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

• an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification

Work experience entry route

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our PG Dip International Business Law, you must meet the following criteria:

• at least three years’ relevant work experience

Months of entry

July, October

Course content

Fundamentally, the role of international business law is to legislate various commercial activities when trading between one country (and their laws) and another. Understanding this complex area of law is indispensable for any aspiring business lawyer or any legally-minded international commercial manager.

This course will explore the key elements of international business, while optional modules allow you to modify the course content to your career goals and interests. The key topics within the course include:

• the general principles of transnational contract law
• the remit, procedures and operation of the World Trade Organisation
• competition law and how it is implemented at a national and international level

You will develop skills in critical thinking, time management and research skills alongside important legal knowledge. After finishing your PG Dip, you can continue on to our full LLM International Business Law.

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• Over 80% of postgraduates saw a salary increase
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• 2 in 5 students feel ready to make a career change
• 90% of students felt better prepared for their career after studying with us

Fees and funding

Full tuition fee: 

£8,572 UK / £8,952 International (2025-26)

£8,804 UK / £9,256 International (2026-27)

• Alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee available if you are a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.
• Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.