University of Gloucestershire

The MSc International Business Law and Management at the University of Gloucestershire develops practical knowledge of international law alongside leadership and strategic management skills. You learn through seminars, lectures, scenario-based workshops and practice-focused activities, including opportunities linked to the university’s law clinic and student consultancy.

The programme covers core areas such as international public and private law, international commercial and trade law, and the ethical and corporate dimensions of doing business globally, with options that may include a dissertation, work placement or clinical legal education.

• Award: MSc (International Business Law and Management)
• Credits: 180
• Duration: Typically 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent, where available)
• Delivery: On-campus with blended support via the University’s virtual learning environment (Moodle)
• Assessment: A mix of coursework, practical exercises, and a major independent component (dissertation, work placement or clinical legal education)
• Language of instruction: English
• Start dates: Check the programme website for the latest intake dates
• Tuition fees: Check the programme website for current fees and funding options

Programme Structure

The curriculum combines core legal modules with leadership and management learning, supported by research training and a final major component.

Core modules (typical)

• Global Leadership Challenges: Leadership by Design
• Strategic Management
• International Commercial Law
• International Trade Law
• Law and Ethics in International Business
• Research Methods

Choose one pathway for your final component

• Dissertation (independent research on an approved topic)
• Work Placement in a Legal Environment (professional placement with reflective and assessed outputs)
• Clinical Legal Education (practice-based learning through structured legal clinic activity)

Note: Module titles and options can vary by academic year. Please confirm the latest structure on the programme website.

Work Permits

Check for any work restrictions

Work rights after graduation depend on your nationality, your immigration status at the time of graduation, and the specific rules in force in your country. The information below is general guidance and should be confirmed with the relevant immigration authority or your university’s international student team.

• Typical eligibility: In many countries, graduates may be eligible to apply for a post-study work permit or temporary work authorisation after completing an eligible qualification.
• Duration: The permitted length of stay to work varies by country and by the level of the qualification completed.
• Conditions: You may need to apply within a set timeframe after course completion, meet ongoing immigration requirements, and demonstrate that you studied the programme in full (or met the programme attendance requirements).
• Job requirements: Some schemes require you to find work in an eligible occupation or at an appropriate skill level; others allow work without a specific job offer.
• Country-specific rules: Rules differ significantly between countries (for example, the UK, EU/EEA states, Canada, Australia, and others). Always check the latest guidance for your destination country.

For the most accurate advice, confirm your post-study work options with the immigration authority for your country and the University of Gloucestershire’s international support team.