LLM in International Commercial Law

Earn a Prestigious University of Reading Law Degree in Cyprus

The LLM in International Commercial Law, delivered at Neapolis University Pafos (NUP) in collaboration with the University of Reading, is an internationally recognized postgraduate programme designed for legal professionals and graduates seeking specialized knowledge in international business law.

1 YEAR (FULL-TIME) / 2 YEARS (PART-TIME)

180 UK CREDITS

ENGLISH

FULL-TIME / PART-TIME

AWARDED BY UNIVERSITY OF READING

The LLM in International Commercial Law aims to:

Provide Specialized Legal Knowledge: Equip students with an in-depth understanding of international commercial law and its applications.
Develop Practical Legal Skills: Enhance abilities in contract negotiation, arbitration, dispute resolution, and corporate legal strategies.
Prepare for Global Legal Careers: Ensure graduates are well-equipped for roles in multinational corporations, legal consultancy, and financial institutions.
Foster Research and Analytical Thinking: Strengthen students’ abilities to assess and apply legal principles in a global commercial environment.

During the course of the Programme, you will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills, knowledge and attributes (known as learning outcomes) For this programme, these are:

Demonstrate advanced knowledge about a specialist area of legal disciplines, and its application to contemporary and emerging issues of international commercial law.
Appraise and explore novel solutions to commercial law problems.
Influence debate by developing critical, coherent and convincing legal arguments.
Reflect on the relevance of complex legal issues, rules, and principles in an interdisciplinary manner.
Critically evaluate and select appropriate research methodologies to address legal questions.
Analyse technical concepts for the interpretation of the various contexts in which commercial law applies.
Locate relevant materials and critically assess the importance of legal sources in the development of arguments.
Communicate clearly, accurately and effectively both orally and in writing about commercial law and legal issues.

You will be expected to engage in learning activities to achieve these Programme learning outcomes. Assessment of your modules will reflect these learning outcomes and test how far you have met the requirements for your degree.

To pass the Programme, you will be required to meet the progression or accreditation and award criteria set out below.

To qualify for LLM International Commercial Law with International Corporate Finance:

In addition to the modules listed above students must take at least 40 credits from the list of modules related to International Corporate Finance and a dissertation topic in a field related to International Commercial Law with International Corporate Finance. The remaining credits will be taken from the list of optional modules from the School of Law or from an approved list of modules from across the University.

To qualify for LLM International Commercial Law with International Banking Law and Financial Regulation:

In addition to the modules listed above students must take at least 40 credits from the list of modules related to International Banking Law and Financial Regulation and a dissertation topic in a field related to International Commercial Law with International Banking Law and Financial Regulation. The remaining credits will be taken from the list of optional modules from the School of Law or from an approved list of modules from across the University.

To qualify for LLM International Commercial Law with Intellectual Property Law and Management:

In addition to the modules listed above students must take at least 40 credits from the list of modules related to Intellectual Property Law and Management and a dissertation topic in a field related to International Commercial Law with Intellectual Property Law and Management. The remaining credits will be taken from the list of optional modules from the School of Law or from an approved list of modules from across the University.

Programme Structure

The curriculum offers both core courses and specialized pathways, allowing students to focus on their area of interest.

LLM INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW

Semester 1 (A' Semester)

	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period Duration (minutes)	Number of Weeks/Semester	Total Hours/Semester	UK Credits
	Compulsory	Dissertation	LWMTDI					60
	Compulsory	Advanced International Commercial Law Issues	LWMTAI	1	120	12	24	20
This optional Reasearch Mehtods module covers Semesters 1 & 2	Optional	Research Methods (Advanced)	LWMRRM	1	120	12	24	40
If Research Methods (Advanced) is selected choose one	Optional	International Banking and Finance Law	LWMTBL	1	120	12	24	20
If Research Methods (Advanced) is selected choose one	Optional	International Commercial Arbitration (CIArb Accredited)	LWMTAR	1	120	12	24	20
(1) of the five (5) optional modules OR If Research Methods (Advanced) is NOT selected choose two (2) of the five (5) optional modules	Optional	Contemporary Issues in IP Law	LWMCIP	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Legal Aspects of Corporate Rescue	LWMLCR	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Organisations and Global Governance	LWMIGG	1	120	12	24	20

Semester 2 (B' Semester)

	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period Duration (minutes)	Number of Weeks/Semester	Total Hours/Semester	UK Credits
	Compulsory	Dissertation	LWMTDI					60
	Compulsory	International Corporate Finance and the Law	LWMTCF	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Research Methods (Advanced)	LWMRRM	1	120	12	24	40
(Advanced) covers Semesters 1 & 2. If not selected in Semester 1 then you can choose Research Methods for LLM Students	Optional	Research Methods for LLM Students	LWMRLM	1	120	12	24	20
Choose one (1) of the five (5) optional modules.	Optional	International Corporate Governance and the Law	LWMTGL	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Legal Aspects of International Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers	LWMTMA	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Financial Services Law and Compliance	LWMFIC	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Emerging Issues in Data Protection and Copyright Law	LWMDPC	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Investment Law and Arbitration	LWMILA	1	120	12	24	20

LLM INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
Intellectual Property Law and Management pathway

Semester 1 (A' Semester)

	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period Duration (minutes)	Number of Weeks/Semester	Total Hours/Semester	UK Credits
	Compulsory	Dissertation	LWMTDI					60
	Compulsory	Advanced International Commercial Law Issues	LWMTAI	1	120	12	24	20
	Compulsory	Contemporary Issues in IP Law	LWMCIP	1	120	12	24	20
This optional Reasearch Mehtods module covers Semesters 1 & 2	Optional	Research Methods (Advanced)	LWMRRM	1	120	12	24	40
If Research Methods (Advanced) is selected then you do not have to choose any of the four (4) optional modules. OR If Research Methods (Advanced) is NOT selected choose one (1) of the four (4) optional modules	Optional	International Banking and Finance Law	LWMTBL	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Commercial Arbitration (CIArb Accredited)	LWMTAR	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Legal Aspects of Corporate Rescue	LWMLCR	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Organisations and Global Governance	LWMIGG	1	120	12	24	20

Semester 2 (B' Semester)

	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period Duration (minutes)	Number of Weeks/Semester	Total Hours/Semester	UK Credits
	Compulsory	Dissertation	LWMTDI					60
	Compulsory	Emerging Issues in Data Protection and Copyright Law	LWMTCF	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Research Methods (Advanced)	LWMRRM	1	120	12	24	20
(Advanced) covers Semesters 1 & 2. If not selected in Semester 1 then you can choose Research Methods for LLM Students	Optional	Research Methods for LLM Students	LWMRLM	1	120	12	24	20
Choose one (1) of the five (5) optional modules.	Optional	International Corporate Finance and the Law	LWMTCF	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Legal Aspects of International Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers	LWMTMA	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Financial Services Law and Compliance	LWMFIC	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Corporate Finance and the Law	LWMDPC	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Investment Law and Arbitration	LWMILA	1	120	12	24	20

LLM INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
International Banking law and Financial Regulation pathway

Semester 1 (A' Semester)

	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period Duration (minutes)	Number of Weeks/Semester	Total Hours/Semester	UK Credits
	Compulsory	Dissertation	LWMTDI					60
	Compulsory	Advanced International Commercial Law Issues	LWMTAI	1	120	12	24	20
This optional Reasearch Mehtods module covers Semesters 1 & 2	Optional	Research Methods (Advanced)	LWMRRM	1	120	12	24	20
Choose one (1) of the three (3) pathway modules	Optional	Financial Services Law and Compliance	LWMFIC	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Banking and Finance Law	LWMTBL	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Corporate Finance and the Law	LWMTCF	1	120	12	24	20
If Research Methods (Advanced) is selected then you do not have to choose any of the four (4) optional modules. OR If Research Methods (Advanced) is NOT selected choose one 1) of the four (4) optional modules ne	Optional	Contemporary Issues in IP Law	LWMCIP	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Commercial Arbitration (CIArb Accredited)	LWMTAR	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Legal Aspects of Corporate Rescue	LWMLCR	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Organisations and Global Governance	LWMIGG	1	120	12	24	20

Semester 2 (B' Semester)

	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period Duration (minutes)	Number of Weeks/Semester	Total Hours/Semester	UK Credits
	Compulsory	Dissertation	LWMTDI					60
	Compulsory	Emerging Issues in Data Protection and Copyright Law	LWMTCF	1	120	12	24	20
Research Methods (Advanced) covers Semesters 1 & 2. If not selected in Semester 1 then you can choose Research Methods for LLM Students	Optional	Research Methods (Advanced)	LWMRRM	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Research Methods for LLM Students	LWMRLM	1	120	12	24	20
Choose one (1) of the three (3) pathway modules	Optional	Financial Services Law and Compliance	LWMFIC	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Banking and Finance Law	LWMTBL	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Corporate Finance and the Law	LWMTCF	1	120	12	24	20
Choose one (1) of the four (4) optional modules.	Optional	International Corporate Governance and the Law	LWMTGL	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Legal Aspects of International Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers	LWMTMA	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Emerging Issues in Data Protection and Copyright Law	LWMDPC	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Investment Law and Arbitration	LWMILA	1	120	12	24	20

LLM INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
International Corporate Finance pathway

Semester 1 (A' Semester)

	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period Duration (minutes)	Number of Weeks/Semester	Total Hours/Semester	UK Credits
	Compulsory	Dissertation	LWMTDI					60
	Compulsory	Advanced International Commercial Law Issues	LWMTAI	1	120	12	24	20
This optional Reasearch Mehtods module covers Semesters 1 & 2	Optional	Research Methods (Advanced)	LWMRRM	1	120	12	24	40
Choose one (1) of the three (3) pathway modules	Optional	Legal Aspects of Corporate Rescue	LWMLCR	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Legal Aspects of International Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers	LWMTMA	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Corporate Finance and the Law	LWMTCF	1	120	12	24	20
If Research Methods (Advanced) is selected then you do not have to choose any of the four (4) optional modules. OR If Research Methods (Advanced) is NOT selected choose one 1) of the four (4) optional modules ne	Optional	Contemporary Issues in IP Law	LWMCIP	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Commercial Arbitration (CIArb Accredited)	LWMTAR	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Banking and Finance Law	LWMTBL	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Organisations and Global Governance	LWMIGG	1	120	12	24	20

Semester 2 (B' Semester)

	Course Type	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period Duration (minutes)	Number of Weeks/Semester	Total Hours/Semester	UK Credits
	Compulsory	Dissertation	LWMTDI					60
	Compulsory	Emerging Issues in Data Protection and Copyright Law	LWMTCF	1	120	12	24	20
Research Methods (Advanced) covers Semesters 1 & 2. If not selected in Semester 1 then you can choose Research Methods for LLM Students	Optional	Research Methods (Advanced)	LWMRRM	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Research Methods for LLM Students	LWMRLM	1	120	12	24	20
Choose one (1) of the three (3) pathway modules	Optional	Financial Services Law and Compliance	LWMFIC	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Banking and Finance Law	LWMTBL	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Corporate Finance and the Law	LWMTCF	1	120	12	24	20
Choose one (1) of the four (4) optional modules.	Optional	International Corporate Governance and the Law	LWMTGL	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Financial Services Law and Compliance	LWMFIC	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	Emerging Issues in Data Protection and Copyright Law	LWMDPC	1	120	12	24	20
	Optional	International Investment Law and Arbitration	LWMILA	1	120	12	24	20

*International Commercial Arbitration (CIArb-accredited): Successful completion with a grade of 55%+ grants eligibility for Associate Membership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators — offering early professional recognition in the field of arbitration.

Assessment

The programme will be assessed through a combination of written examinations, coursework (including essays) and oral presentations. Further information is contained in the individual module descriptions.

Graduates of the LLM in International Commercial Law* are well-positioned for diverse career paths, including:

Corporate & Commercial Law: In-house legal counsel, commercial litigation, regulatory compliance.
Banking & Finance: Legal advisors for financial institutions, fintech, and securities law.
International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution: Mediators, arbitrators, and dispute resolution specialists.
Intellectual Property & Technology Law: IP law specialists, legal consultants for tech companies.
Academia & Research: Doctoral studies (PhD in Law) or academic careers in legal education.

Graduates may also qualify for professional training leading to legal practice in multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, EU, and international arbitration bodies.

The LLM programme is delivered in partnership with the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and Henley Business School, a globally renowned institution and one of the few to hold triple accreditation (UK, Europe, US). This collaboration ensures that students gain in-depth understanding of the legal frameworks and practices that underpin international capital markets.

Stand out with our specialised ‘International Commercial Arbitration’ module, accredited by the prestigious Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). Successful completion with a grade of 55% or higher grants you eligibility to become an Associate Member of CIArb — a globally recognised professional qualification that can significantly enhance your legal and arbitration career prospects.

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or Equivalent)from a recognized institution.
English Proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
Personal Statement outlining academic and career goals.
Academic References from previous legal studies or professional experience.

* Please note that entry requirements serve as a general guideline. Each application is considered on its individual merits, and adjustments may be made where there is clear evidence of other relevant skills, experience, or qualifications that demonstrate academic potential.

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