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International commerce requires lawyers who understand CISG, arbitration, sanctions, and digital trade law. African Future University's LLM (awarded at MA level in our framework) combines treaty analysis with case studies from shipping, fintech, and energy sectors. You will draft clauses, memos, and arbitration submissions. The programme suits qualified lawyers and experienced compliance professionals — not a first law degree.
Faculty spotlight
Barrister Professor James Thompson teaches arbitration; Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid specialises in Gulf trade and sanctions law.
Study online
Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| LAW501 | International Commercial Contracts International Commercial Contracts — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| LAW502 | Cross-Border Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Cross-Border Dispute Resolution & Arbitration — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| LAW503 | WTO & International Trade Law WTO & International Trade Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| LAW504 | Comparative Corporate Governance Comparative Corporate Governance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| LAW505 | International Investment Law International Investment Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| LAW506 | Global Banking & Financial Regulation Global Banking & Financial Regulation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 12 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. African Future University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@afutureuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
| 3 |
| LAW507 | Intellectual Property in International Trade Intellectual Property in International Trade — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| LAW508 | Comparative Corporate Jurisprudence Comparative Corporate Jurisprudence — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| LAW509 | LLM Dissertation LLM Dissertation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 6 |