The Salford Business School offers two LL.M. programs in International Commercial Law and International Business Law starting from September 2014, designed for law and non-law graduates. Both programs feature multiple entry points, block delivery, and flexibility in module selection, including an optional business innovation project instead of a dissertation. Key information includes a full-time LL.M. fee of £6,695, assessment methods, and employability prospects within international legal and business practices.

1. Postgraduate portfolio
Salford Law @ Salford Business School

2. LL.M – Master of Laws
Salford Law @ Salford Business School is offering two LL.M
(Master of Laws) programmes from September 2014:
•LL.M International Commercial Law
•LL.M International Business Law

3. Characteristics of
programmes
• Multiple entry points
• Block delivery
• Individual modules can be taken to enhance professional
development
• Business Innovation Project (optional alternative to
Dissertation)

4. LL. M International
Commercial Law
•This programme is for those with a first degree in law or
equivalent.
•The LL.M in International Commercial Law is designed to
immerse the post-graduate student in more detailed aspects of
international commercial law, as well as developing broadly
applicable legal research skills.
• This course is suitable for recent home, EU and overseas law
graduates wishing to build upon their undergraduate knowledge
and expertise, as well as graduate returners to education wishing
to refresh or broaden their knowledge and skills.
• The course will suit those in particular who wish to pursue a
career in international legal practice or pursue further study.

5. Modules
•International Sale of Goods
•International Intellectual Property Law
•International Corporate Law and Governance
•Advanced Contract Law and Negotiation
•Business Innovation Project (60 credits)
Internship, Placement or Dissertation having legal content

6. LL. M International
Business Law
• Open to non-law graduates
•Interdisciplinary study with strategic management modules
•Choice of straight law or interdisciplinary focus to final stage of
study in Business Innovation Project.
•The course is suitable for a wide range of recent home, EU and
overseas law and non-law graduates as well as professional returners
to higher education.
•The course will suit those who wish to pursue a career in
international business or legal practice.

7. Modules
• International Business Law
• International Corporate Law & Governance
• Strategic International Business Management
• Marketing International Business
• Business Innovation Project (60 credits)
Internship, Placement or Dissertation having legal content and
context or interdisciplinary law and management content and
context

8. Key Information
LL.M (one year full-time, two years part-time)
Pg.Dip (eight months full-time, sixteen months part-time)
Pg.Cert (four months full-time, eight months part-time*)
(* Pg.Cert International Business Law eight months part-time only)

9. Block Delivery Mechanism
•The block delivery mechanism enables candidates employed to study
one or more modules in a cost - and time – efficient mode
•Candidates can complete one or more modules per semester
•The course is delivered in four blocks of three day intensive study
periods, followed by independent study and online support through
the University’s virtual learning environment, Blackboard
•Each module is studied and assessed over a six week block
•Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars
and tutorials, using a wide range of learning activities

10. Assessment
•Each taught module is assessed by two pieces of work, each worth
50% of the overall course assessment
•Assessments designed to enable students to demonstrate their
advanced knowledge and skill, and may include:
I.Individual or group work
II.Research based assignments
III.Presentations

11. Employability – LL.M
International Commercial
Law
•For UK and overseas, the internationally focused LL.M is a sought
after qualification for entry into the commercial/corporate legal
profession.
•In the corporate business world, the LL.M carries a similar cachet to
the Executive MBA, while offering greater specialism in its content.
•In many European jurisdictions, the LL.M is a compulsory
prerequisite for entry into the legal profession.
•It provides the successful candidate with a recognized
postgraduate qualification in International Commercial Law.

12. Employability – LL.M
International Business
Law
• This postgraduate course provides students with analytical and
reflective skills and expertise in international business law.
• In the corporate business world, the LL.M carries a similar cachet
to the Executive MBA, while offering greater specialism in its
content.
• It provides a learning experience which will enable students to
develop their academic ability and enhance their performance in
employment and further develop their career opportunities.
• It provides the successful candidate with a recognised
postgraduate qualification in International Business Law.

13. Entry requirements
• LL.M International Commercial Law
Normally an undergraduate degree, class 2:2 or above, in Law, or
an equivalent level professional qualification.
• LL.M International Business Law
Normally an undergraduate degree in Law or any other
appropriate discipline, at class 2.2 or above, or a relevant
equivalent level professional qualification.

14. Fees 2014-15
•Fee Full-time £6,695
•Full-time Pg.Dip. £4,550
•Full-time Pg.Cert. £2,350
•Part-time £1,250 per 30 credit module
•Full-time International £11,695

15. Scholarships and Bursaries
We offer awards through our:
•Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship
•University of Salford student loyalty discount
•Country bursary scheme for International students only

16. Contact
Julie Adshead (Director of Law Programmes)
j.d.adshead@salford.ac.uk
0161 295 3716
Donal Loftus (Module Leader)
d.loftus@salford.ac.uk
0161 295 5442
Laura Tatham (Admissions)
l.tatham@salford.ac.uk
0161 295 6797

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