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    European Trade and Commercial Law

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    Durham City, GBLLMIn-person1 year
    £30,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    39%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £60.00
    App fee

    European Trade and Commercial Law at Durham University is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person LLM program based in Durham City, GB. Tuition is £30,500.

    About the program

    The program covers European Union law with emphasis on trade and commerce, including cross-border commercial litigation, EU takeover regulation, human rights protection, and constitutional issues. Students take core modules on Introduction to European Law and Applied Research Methods, plus an extended dissertation on a chosen area of European law.

    Focus: both
    49 (QS World University Rankings by Subject - Law) | 3 (Complete University Guide - Law)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 31, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jul 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 102 overall with a minimum of 27 in writing and 25 in all other components
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route)

    £14,052.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does European Trade and Commercial Law at Durham University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for European Trade and Commercial Law at Durham University is £30,500 across 180 required credits.
    Is European Trade and Commercial Law at Durham University online or in-person?
    European Trade and Commercial Law at Durham University is offered in-person.
    How long does European Trade and Commercial Law at Durham University take to complete?
    European Trade and Commercial Law at Durham University is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for European Trade and Commercial Law at Durham University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:1 Bachelor (Honours) degree
    How competitive is European Trade and Commercial Law at Durham University?
    European Trade and Commercial Law at Durham University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 39%.