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Starting 20th October 2025

Application Deadline 3rd October 2025

Starting 20th October 2025

Application Deadline 3rd October 2025

Understand the principles and practice of International Dispute Resolution and the changing commercial contexts in which they operate

In Partnership with Liverpool John Moores University

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International Dispute Resolution: Choose your Award

The International Dispute Resolution programme has been designed in response to the growing demand for legal education within the dispute resolution setting. The course covers extensive detail areas such as arbitration, international dispute settlement, dispute resolution procedure, and investment arbitration. The modules not only focus on the core aspects of dispute resolution, it also encompasses the growing area of investment law and investment arbitration.

The aim of the course is to train professionals in a solid working knowledge of relevant national and international law as it applies in practice. The course provides a programme of postgraduate study that will develop your academic knowledge and awareness of issues in the dispute resolution arena.

International Dispute Resolution - PGCert

  • Duration: 9 months
  • Start dates: 21st October 2024
  • Modules: 1 to 3
  • The PGCert requires the successful completion of 60 credits

International Dispute Resolution - PGDip

  • Duration: 18 months
  • Start dates: 21st October 2024
  • Modules: 1 to 7
  • The PGDip requires the successful completion of 120 credits

International Dispute Resolution - LLM

  • Duration: 26 months
  • Start dates: 21st October 2024
  • Modules: all 8 modules
  • The LLM requires the successful completion of 180 credits

Why study International Dispute Resolution?

By completing this course, you will be able to...

  • Analyse and provide solutions to common problems arising in alternative dispute resolution
  • Scrutinise contemporary case studies and emerging case law applicable to arbitration
  • Critically assess the various bodies and methods providing international dispute resolution
  • Critically appraise WTO dispute resolution methods in comparison to other dispute resolution methods and more!

Course Assessments

  • To successfully complete the course, you must pass each module.
  • The course is assessed entirely by coursework, which will require to be submitted online.
  • Module assessments will incorporate a variety of summative and formative submissions including reports, essays, presentations, and research assignments.
  • You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.
  • There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.

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