The Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law is designed for legal professionals, business executives, and graduates seeking advanced knowledge of legal frameworks governing global commerce. This postgraduate diploma covers key areas of international trade, financial regulation, corporate governance, and intellectual property. Learners will develop strategic legal insights required to advise multinational companies, navigate complex legal environments, and support global business operations.
This qualification prepares learners for senior roles in legal consultancy, corporate law departments, and regulatory compliance units, or for progression to an LLM or equivalent postgraduate degree.
- Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law
6 - 12 Months
Level 7 Certificate
Study Mode | Delivery Mode | Language | Credits |
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Full Time / Part Time | Live (Online) Delivery | English | 120 |
Core Modules: |
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International Trade Law |
Commercial Trust Law |
Industrial and Intellectual Property Law |
Law of Financial Crimes |
Company Law |
Legal Research and Research Methods |
Optional Modules: (Select 1) |
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International Commercial Arbitration |
Corporate Governance – Principles and Practices |
Mandatory Units:
International Trade Law:
Covers the legal principles governing international sale of goods, shipping, trade finance, and cross-border contracts.
Commercial Trust Law:
Explores fiduciary relationships in commercial contexts including express, implied, and constructive trusts.
Industrial and Intellectual Property Law:
Provides insight into copyrights, patents, trademarks, and industrial design rights across jurisdictions.
Law of Financial Crimes:
Analyses laws addressing money laundering, fraud, insider trading, and financial misconduct.
Company Law:
Focuses on the structure, responsibilities, and governance of corporations.
Legal Research and Research Methods:
Equips learners with methodologies for legal inquiry and effective academic/legal writing.
Optional Units (Choose 1):
International Commercial Arbitration:
Explores the rules, procedures, and enforcement of international arbitration agreements and awards.
Corporate Governance – Principles and Practices:
Examines global governance frameworks, ethical decision-making, and regulatory compliance.
By the end of this programme, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of international business law and its application across jurisdictions.
- Analyse complex legal issues in international trade, corporate structure, and intellectual property.
- Evaluate legal risks and propose compliant, strategic solutions for multinational organisations.
- Understand the legal implications of financial crime and develop risk management strategies.
- Conduct rigorous legal research using recognised academic and professional methodologies.
- Apply corporate governance principles to real-world legal and ethical dilemmas.
- Communicate complex legal concepts clearly to both legal and non-legal audiences.
- Prepare for further academic progression or professional legal certification.
- A Level or equivalent qualifications
- Mature students with relevant experience may also be considered
Graduates of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law can progress to:
- International Legal Consultants
- Corporate Legal Advisors
- Compliance Managers
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Legal Officers in Multinational Corporations
- LLM or Professional Law Qualifications (e.g., Bar, SQE) Progression