Postgraduate Diploma in International and Commercial Law

The Postgraduate Diploma in International and Commercial Law provides you with a specialisation in the field of international and commercial law. It is attractive to law or non-law graduates alike. The programme runs in parallel with Buckingham Law School’s LLM in International and Commercial Law but does not include the research component, in the form of a dissertation. The programme provides you with the key principles of commercial law, whilst developing your understanding of international legal frameworks. Our teaching team, who have extensive experience of practice, provide you with the knowledge and skills to enable you to achieve your academic and professional goals. The PGDipl is awarded if you successfully pass 120 units of taught modules. Successful completion will mean you have developed a range of skills, including: A sound understanding of each of your chosen areas of the law.Confidence in the analysis of complex case-law and statute.The ability to argue convincingly, orally and in writing.The ability to take a co-operative approach to problem solving.

The minimum entry level required for this course is as follows: a first or upper second-class honours degree from a recognised university or, a recognised professional qualification with relevant work experience. In cases where candidates are applying on the basis of work experience, they will be asked to attend an interview as part of the application process; in some cases, they may also be asked to produce a short sample of written work.