About Fees Study Entry Prospects How to apply Faculty of Business, Law and Politics LLM in International Law (Global Economy and Asia-Europe Trade and Investment) Postgraduate - Taught LLM Open for admission in 2018/19 Start in September Full time LLM 1 year How to apply About the course The University of Hull’s Master of Laws in International Law (Global Economy and Asia-Europe Trade and Investment) (LLM) degree programme presents a total study of International Law as an academic and vocational discipline. This LLM allows you not only to understand the public (political), private (economic) and moral (human rights) theoretical and practical interactions of International Law but also to specialise in the legal study of economic globalisation. This LLM specifically studies the law that regulates global business and cross-border commerce, with reference to trade and investment relations between Asia and Europe. It studies the principles and practices of International Economic Law as a body of critical thought and applied knowledge in its various norms, processes and institutions. This LLM is among the first in the world to focus on Asia – Europe economic relations. It is among the first to teach International Economic Law as a policy space for the closer economic integration of these two regions. And it is among the first to make China’s Belt and Road Initiative (B & R) a core element of study. Come to an open day Grab a prospectus Where you'll study Click to view directions on Google Maps Hull Campus Get in touch Admissions +44 (0)1482 466850 International Enquiries Fees and funding Home/EU: £7,275 A new system of postgraduate loans for Masters degrees in the UK are now available. They provide up to £10,609 for full-time and part-time taught and research Masters courses in all subject areas. For more information, visit our Postgraduate Loans page. International: £13,500 Graduate Studentship The University of Hull is pleased to offer graduates progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate taught study a studentship towards the cost of their tuition fees. Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Graduate Studentship page. International Scholarships and Bursaries For a list of all scholarships and bursaries for international students, please visit the International Scholarships and Bursaries page. We also offer an International Studentship Scheme Discount. UK and EU Scholarships and Bursaries The University offers a range of scholarships to help you with your studies. For more information, please visit the UK and EU Scholarships and Bursaries page. What you'll study This LLM presents you with specialist core modules that develop the concept of International Law as a system to regulate the global economy. These core modules provide you with the opportunity to study cross-border non-investment business transactions and apply the principles that comprise the law and policy of economic integration to the practice of economic relations between Asia and Europe under China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the European Union’s Common Commercial Policy after Brexit. This LLM also provides you with the opportunity to extend the application of the principles of International Economic Law with a choice between specialist optional modules. These optional modules study either the international trade and commercial dispute settlement processes within the international commercial arbitration system, including the dispute settlement system of the World Trade Organization (panels and Appellate Body) and the Multilateral Investment Court, or the system for the promotion and protection of foreign investment. Core modules Public International Law International Trade Law: World Trade Organization v Preferential Trade Agreements Asia – Europe Economic Relations under the Belt and Road Initiative International Commercial Law: Skills for International Business Transactions Human Rights: The United Nations System Dissertation Optional modules International Investment Law International Trade and Commercial Dispute Settlement Processes Law has been taught at Hull since 1927 and our staff are at the forefront of research, scholarship and teaching. Staff are at the forefront of research, scholarship and teaching and the LLM programme offers options informed, developed and taught by experts in their respective fields. Our research is used by many non-academic bodies and helps shape public policy, professional practice and public understanding of legal issues. Entry requirements A 2.2 honours degree or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or appropriate professional experience. Those who do not possess an undergraduate qualification at this level, those who can demonstrate equivalent professional or practical experience may be considered. International students If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications acceptable by this University, please click here. If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses. Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements. Future prospects Graduates of this LLM would typically consider a career in the civil and diplomatic service (for example China’s Ministry of Commerce and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade) or a role with the various international economic organizations such as the WTO and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. A career in importing/exporting, customs brokering, freight and logistics and academic and financial media roles would also be open.