COURSE CURRICULUM

The International Commercial Law LLM at Brunel University London provides students with comprehensive knowledge of international commercial law and prepares them for careers in law firms, businesses, and government bodies. Core modules include the Dissertation, enabling independent research in a chosen legal area, World Trade Organisation Law, which examines trade liberalisation, GATT, and WTO frameworks, and International Commercial Law, covering international sale contracts, cross-border dispute resolution, transport, and broader social concerns such as labour and corruption. A wide range of optional modules allows students to specialise in areas including International Environmental Law, Contemporary Themes in Intellectual Property Law, Comparative and Principles of Corporate Law, Theory and Practice of International Financial Regulation, Privacy and Data Protection, International Commercial Arbitration, Internet Law, International Intellectual Property Law, WTO and Human Rights, European and International Media Law, International Investment Arbitration, International Dispute Settlement, Energy Law, Banking and Tech Law, Governance, Regulation and Compliance, Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability and ESG, Artificial Intelligence Law and Ethics, and Business and Human Rights. These modules cover the legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of global commerce, financial systems, emerging technologies, sustainability, and human rights. The program equips students with critical analytical, research, and practical legal skills, enabling them to navigate complex international commercial environments, address regulatory challenges, and contribute effectively to global legal and business practice.