RDI - LLM Commercial Law by Online Learning, University of Derby

The University

The University of Derby has total of 24,000 registered students, of whom approximately 9,000 are full-time Undergraduates. Currently 54% of students are mature (over 21). The university offers a wide range of joint and single honours degrees and has one of the most extensive offerings of off-campus e-Learning programmes of any UK University.

RDI

RDI is the world’s largest independent provider of distance learning education, offering students a choice of over 40 qualifications in 13 different subjects from eight different universities. Launched in 1990 and represented in over 20 countries worldwide, RDI has brought its global business experience to partnerships with UK universities for 17 years. The result is a series of highly flexible distance learning courses, designed to allow learners to contextualise and apply their learning to their job as they study. The courses can be studied anywhere in the world, at any time with academic tutor support from the UK. http://www.rdi.co.uk

The Law School

The Law School has been rated top in the UK for personal development for 2 years running according to the National Student Satisfaction Survey 2006 and overall Number 2 Law School in the UK.

The Program

The University of Derby LLM by Online Learning is a Masters level Postgraduate course, offering professionals in the commercial sector around the world the opportunity to study specialist areas in business and law. Designed for lawyers and non-lawyers, the focus is on law with an international flavour. The programme will be attractive to those seeking a good grounding in both the theoretical and conceptual aspects of commercial law. It will provide you with the opportunity for legal study which is theoretical, contextual, reflective, transactional and practical in nature. You will explore in depth legal issues within specific areas of legal activity.

Distance/Online learning

Distance/Online learning with RDI is a flexible, cost effective way to get your LLM qualification. The qualification you will study offers the same status as that studied on a University campus and you will receive exactly the same certificate. You will become a student of the University, and will be invited to attend the University to collect your degree certificate at your graduation ceremony. In addition to this you will also benefit from the ability to study anywhere in the world, at any time, the flexibility to take study breaks as your circumstances change and financial security as you combine full time work with your studies.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants will normally have an honours degree in law, or a related subject which contains some legal content, of at least second class standard.


• English ability equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5, where the medium of undergraduate study was not English.


• Candidates from legal, professional and business backgrounds may submit evidence of post qualification experience equivalent to the required standard, should their qualification be insufficient.

Application Procedure

You can download the application form or apply online by visiting RDI’s website http://www.rdi.co.uk

Tuition and Fees

For details of fees please visit RDI’s website: http://www.rdi.co.uk