Students begin by exploring the principles of private international law and how legal systems interact when commercial disputes involve parties from different countries. This module provides the foundation for understanding jurisdictional issues and the legal framework governing international business relationships.

This module examines how courts determine whether they have authority to hear international commercial disputes. Students learn the legal principles governing jurisdiction and how businesses can strategically manage legal risks when operating across multiple countries.

Students explore the European legal framework governing jurisdiction and the recognition of judgments between participating states. Although legal developments such as Brexit have influenced this area, understanding these regulations remains essential for anyone involved in international commercial practice.

This module explains how courts determine which country's legal system applies to international contracts and commercial disputes. Students gain practical knowledge of the legal principles used to resolve conflicts between competing jurisdictions.

Students study the legal framework governing contractual obligations across international borders, including party autonomy, mandatory rules, and the determination of applicable law for commercial contracts.

This topic focuses on non-contractual obligations, including negligence, product liability, unfair competition, and other international tort claims. Students learn how courts determine liability when disputes arise across different legal systems.

Students gain an understanding of procedural issues involved in international litigation, including service of legal documents, gathering evidence abroad, and cooperation between different judicial systems.

One of the programme's most practical modules, this section teaches students how court judgments obtained in one country can be recognised and enforced in another jurisdiction. This knowledge is particularly valuable for international trade, finance, and cross-border commercial transactions.

The programme concludes by examining international treaties, conventions, and organizations that support cooperation between legal systems and facilitate international commerce.

Students examine specialised commercial contracts commonly used in international business, including agency agreements, distribution contracts, insurance arrangements, and transportation agreements. The module highlights the legal issues unique to these contractual relationships.

This module explores how contractual rights, ownership interests, and secured transactions operate across different jurisdictions. Students develop an understanding of legal risk management in international commerce.

Students compare the approaches taken by the United Kingdom and the United States when resolving international commercial disputes. This comparative perspective broadens students' understanding of global legal practice.