Master in International Commercial Law

The tuition fee is 33,715 USD per year.

About the Programme

Cardiff University offers the International Commercial Law (LLM) master's programme. It lasts for 1 year. The programme teaches commercial law from an international viewpoint. It focuses on international agreements and conventions. Students learn about trade, finance, insurance, and dispute settlement. The course structure is flexible with various module options.

What You Will Study

The programme covers theoretical and applied aspects of international commercial law. It aims to develop a critical approach to regulations. Students can research specific areas of interest within international commercial law. The teaching is delivered by researchers who integrate their work into the curriculum.

Entry Requirements

Applicants need a 2:2 honours degree in law or an equivalent international degree. English language proficiency is required, with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and 6.0 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent. Applicants with a degree not in a relevant area or a 2:2 may apply with a CV and references.

Costs and Dates

The yearly tuition fee is 24,700 GBP. The programme is full-time. The next start date is 28 September 2026. Applications close at the end of August, or when all places are filled. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cardiff University, established in 1883 and located in the capital of Wales, is a research-led institution with a global reputation for high-quality, innovative scholarship. Home to more than 33,000 students, including over 9,000 international students from more than 100 countries, the university offers a vibrant, multicultural campus within a dynamic city. Teaching is informed by cutting-edge research, ensuring students learn from academic leaders who are active in advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges.

The university provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties, with roughly 266 programs available that span the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health disciplines. Cardiff emphasizes a student-centered approach, offering strong academic support, opportunities for study abroad, and industry partnerships that help students gain practical experience. Many undergraduates benefit from international exchanges and placements that enhance employability and global perspective.

Cardiff’s civic mission prioritizes community engagement, sustainability, and public good, with initiatives that contribute to regional health, wealth, and wellbeing. The campus environment supports extracurricular involvement, research internships, and student societies that enrich campus life. For international applicants seeking a research-intensive university in a welcoming capital city, Cardiff combines academic rigor, global connections, and extensive support services to help students thrive.