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University of Bedfordshire
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Course overview
COURSE SUMMARY
The market for Islamic finance products and Islamic commercial law in
the West is a growing area of interest and the City of London is now a
major player in the Islamic finance market. Students who complete this
course will have career opportunities in banks, international
organisations such as the World Bank, law practices and international
or Islamic commercial or finance institutions. Graduates will also be
open to developing careers as consultants, solicitors or barristers in
England and Wales, as well as legal executives and government legal
advisers.
During this course you will:
- Gain a solid training in Islamic law and the philosophy of
commerce in Islam
- Study in a dynamic research environment that complements studies
in the development of Sharia compliant products
- Benefit from the opportunity to study international commercial law
alongside Islamic law
- Be taught by world-renowned experts in Islamic studies and Islamic
commercial law
- Receive support in the use of 21st century computer and research
technologies
- Complete an independent dissertation relevant to this dynamic
subject
Areas of study you may cover on this course include:
- Introduction to Islamic Law and Islamic Legal Thought
- Islamic Commercial Law
- Islamic Finance
- International Alternative Dispute Resolution
- International Contracts
- Corporate Governance and Company Law
- International Aviation Law
- Dissertation
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Career opportunities
CAREER MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Many students undertaking the LL.M .intend to take up a legal career
upon successful completion of the course. The Universitys Careers
Service addresses students on the subject of career planning and
informs them of the facilities available through the Careers Service.
There is also a Law Careers Day in the second term which Masters
students are encouraged to attend.
CAREER/FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Career:
- Career within common law firms
- International or Islamic Commercial or Finance Institutions and
Organisations
- Finance / Banking
- Expert in International Banks
- Career within international organizations
- Academia
- Consultancy
- Solicitor in England and Wales
- Barrister at Law in England and Wales
- Legal Executive
- Government Legal Adviser
Further study:
- M.Phil or PhD
- Legal Practice course / Bar Vocational Course
Work based learning and career development available as options.