Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law leading to LLM

The Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law is a UK postgraduate qualification, accredited to UK Regulated Qualification Framework. The qualification aims to develop skills, knowledge and understanding in international business law. You will be able to learn legal issues in the global world relating to laws governing international trade, commercial disputes, financial transactions, industrial and intellectual property, company law, and the governance issues for businesses. You will be able to discover varied aspects of laws and regulations in the international context to advance your legal profession in any public or private sector.

This qualification is suitable to non-law graduates especially those with a background in business and management as well as those with law degree to advance their legal career.

The Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law also provide an excellent progression to Master of Laws (LLM) with credit transfer.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, a graduate is expected to be able to

• Understand wide ranges of subjects in international business law.
• Develop an understanding of the legal framework that governs international business transactions.
• Develop an understanding of the commercial trust law, company law, and international trade law.
• Understand intellectual property law and the law of financial crimes.
• Develop research skills and the ability to write on key areas in international business law.
• Understand complex issues of corporate governance.
• Critically analyse legal texts.

Qualification Structure of Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law

The course’s overall structure is based on the following modules covering several topics relating to learning outcomes. Students are required to complete seven units to achieve 120 credits.

1. International Trade Law (20 credits)
2. Commercial Trust Law (20 credits)
3. Industrial and Intellectual Property Law (20 credits)
4. Law of Financial Crimes (20 credits)
5. Company Law (20 credits)
6. Legal Research and Research Methods (10 credits)
7. Corporate Governance – Principles and Practices (10 credits)

Qualification Accreditation, Recognition and the awarding body

Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law is accredited to UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (OfQual) in England and awarded by Qualifi Ltd.

• Accredited to Regulated Qualifications Framework – Level 7
• Accredited to European Qualifications Framework – Level 7
• Equivalent to Framework of Higher Education Qualifications in England (FHEQ – QAA) – Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma
• Equivalent to Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) – Level 11

Qualification Accreditation Number is 603/4199/3

Career path

Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law is for those who wish to progress to a higher level qualification, such as the LLM. Moreover, Graduates of this qualification will be equipped to advise on the following matters;

• International commercial law
• Law of financial crimes
• International trade law
• Company law
• Industrial and intellectual property law
• Corporate Governance

LLM Top Up – University of Central Lancashire

After studying a Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law, you will have an option to achieve a full LLM degree. This qualification provides credit transfer to LLM degree offered by the University of Central Lancashire, UK. At the University, you will study just a dissertation to achieve full LLM degree.

Assessment Methods

Intakes

You can start this course anytime.