Law with International Business
Learn how to apply legal principles in a global business context. Study at ARU in Cambridge and prepare for leadership and advisory roles.
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If you're a graduate or professional looking to enhance your expertise at the intersection of law and business, and pursue leadership or advisory roles in international, corporate, or policy settings, this course is for you.
You'll gain an advanced and interdisciplinary understanding of the relationship between law, global commerce, and corporate practice. You'll practise applying legal principles to international business challenges, developing crucial analytical, research, and strategic skills.
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Explore the relationship between law, global commerce, and corporate practice
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Develop your analytical, research, and strategic skills
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Get hands-on with case studies, moot courts and our Law Clinic
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Prepare for a range of careers across the legal, corporate, and policy sectors.
You'll graduate with advanced expertise in international business law and strategy, a strong appreciation of global commercial environments, and the professional insight needed to succeed in legal practice, corporate consultancy, management, or further research.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our PhD Law. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Teaching and modules
Learn how to navigate complex legal and business frameworks.
You’ll explore how legal principles interact with business strategy and global market dynamics, critically analysing the structures that govern international commercial relationships, cross-border transactions, and corporate decision-making.
You’ll examine the regulatory, ethical, and managerial challenges that arise in an increasingly interconnected and competitive global economy, encouraging you to evaluate how law contributes to responsible business conduct, risk management, and sustainable growth.
You’ll complete your Master’s with a Postgraduate Major Project – a substantial research project focussed on a relevant topic that interests you.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Contemporary Issues in International Management
- International Trade Law
- International Commercial Arbitration
- International Business Strategy
- Research Methods in Law
- Corporate Governance
- Postgraduate Major Project in Law
- Into ARU
- International Intellectual Property Law *
- Data Protection, Digital Law and Privacy Law *
- Competition Law in the International Context *
- Banking and Finance Law *
- Artificial Intelligence: Law, Ethics and Regulation *
- Finance for Decision Making (15 credits) *
- Strategic Innovation and Technology Management *
- Leadership and Change (15 credits) *
- Management and Strategy (15 credits) *
Facilities
Get hands-on experience at our Cambridge Law Clinic, where you can volunteer to help members of the public. If you choose to study on campus, you’ll have access to Cambridge’s Squire Law Library.
You could join ARU’s student-led Law Society, which takes part in national competitions. Benefit from award-winning learning facilities, including extensive library and IT resources.
You’ll learn from expert staff who will guide your research interests and career development. You can access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more. Both while you're studying with us and after you graduate you’ll receive full support from our Employability Service.