Commercial Law
Master
In Aberdeen
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Aberdeen (Scotland)
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Duration
12 Months
The programme aims to examine in greater detail topics which have been studied at undergraduate level and to introduce students to new issues. Emphasis is placed on current commercial practice so as to allow students to understand the context within which commercial law operates. The intention is that by the end of the programme students will have developed a methodology which will enable them to analyse confidently the problems arising in commercial transactions.
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About this course
Normally a 2(1) Honours degree in Law (or another discipline) or equivalent.
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Course programme
Syllabus
The following courses are available. Students must complete four courses and a dissertation. At least three courses must be taken from the list below. The fourth course can be taken from a different LLM Programme.
- Comparative and International Insolvency Law
- Competition Law
- Private International Law of Business Transactions - Jurisdictions
- International Tax Law
- Oil & Gas Law: Contracting
- Comparative Apartment Ownership
- International Trade and Finance Law
- Contemporary Issues in UK Commercial Law
- Corporate Governance
Assessment
Assessment is based on a combination of coursework submitted during the semester and a written examination at the end of the relevant semester. In addition, students must complete a course in research methods and a dissertation on a topic within the specialism. Guidance on the writing of a dissertation is given.
Teaching
Teaching is organised on a modular basis. There are two 12-week semesters, the first beginning at the end of September, the second at the end of January. Students can join either in September or January. Examinations are held at the end of each semester, in January and May. Courses are offered subject to the availability of staff, sufficient enrolment and sabbatical arrangements.
Duration
12 months, full-time.
Additional information
Contact person: Ms Caroline Ransom
Commercial Law