Course contact details
Postgraduate Admissions
Email:pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk
Phone:01224 272090
University of Aberdeen
Directorate of Global Engagement, Marketing and Recruitment
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Develop the in-demand legal skills you need for a successful career in international trade. This flexible online degree fits around full-time work. International trade law is increasingly in the spotlight given economic globalisation, trade wars, world events like Brexit. In this flexible online LLM, you’ll earn the specialist legal skills you need to succeed in this fascinating and challenging field.
You’ll learn from expert academics, lawyers, and active researchers in this LLM that you can tailor to you.
Your dissertation is completed fully online over the summer with preparatory work required during the January term.
Typically, it takes 24 months to complete the LLM part-time. To study part-time, we recommend you take no more than 30 credits per term.
In this flexible degree, you can also take breaks between courses.
This degree is assessed online via methods including online discussion boards, essays and quizzes.
You do not need a visa to study online with us.
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A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in Law. Relevant practical experience in a related field will also be beneficial.
These are our minimum entry requirements. They are given as a guide and do not guarantee entry.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5 or above; Reading - 6.0 or above; Speaking - 5.5 or above; Writing - 6.0 or above. IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17 or above; Reading - 21 or above; Speaking - 20 or above; Writing - 21 or above. DI code is 0818 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59 or above; Reading - 59 or above; Speaking - 59 or above; Writing - 59 or above. Online test is not accepted. |
| Institution's Own Test | Academic English Pre-sessional Programme (PSE) - Pass (valid for 1 year). Academic English Preparation Programme undertaken at other UK HEI - accredited by BALEAP and within 1 year of start of course. | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | Overall - 176 with: Listening - 162 or above; Reading - 162 or above; Speaking - 162 or above; Writing - 169 or above. |
Please use the checklist at the following webpage to determine how you can meet our English language requirements:https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/requirements-pg-266.php
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over two years, starting in January 2026. The fee quoted above is based on you starting your studies with us in the 2025/26 academic year.
Our tuition fees will rise by 3% for the 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 academic years. Our indicative cost includes a 3% fee rise each year.
You’re entitled to 20% off our postgraduate taught degrees and short courses if you have a degree from the University of Aberdeen.
Email:pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk
Phone:01224 272090
Directorate of Global Engagement, Marketing and Recruitment
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
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