Postgraduate Distance Learning Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration

M3DF One year part-time - Next intake: 28 January 2013

Course Description

"I found the course very interactive and it affords students the benefit of direct contact with enthusiastic and supportive lecturers who are recognised as leading authorities in the field of International Arbitration" Dr Estelle Katsimani Senior Associate at Herbert Smith LLP specialising in Construction disputes

The Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) offers the first Europe-based Postgraduate Distance Learning Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration with online support. Teaching operates via an interactive online platform and the circulation of CDs and other tangible media. The online diploma is aimed, in particular, at practising lawyers, barristers, solicitors and in-house lawyers who cannot attend classes in London. Some students don't have a law background but do have arbitration experience, typically engineers, surveyors or accountants. The diploma course attracts about 25 students worldwide per year.

The Diploma is taught by leading experts in the area and covers International and Comparative Commercial Arbitration.

Read more about the School of International Arbitration

Students will be required to take the two core modules:

Plus one further module from the list below:

The programme is a postgraduate degree course involving part-time study for a period of 18 months, starting end of January each year.

Important information

Professional Exams Exemptions

Candidates who pass the Diploma paper on International Commercial Arbitration and the module on award writing are exempt from Parts I, II and III of the examinations of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (full exemption from the academic stage).

Entrance Requirements

An upper second class honours degree in law (or with law as a major element) at a British university or the equivalent in other universities. Equivalent professional qualifications and experience are accepted at the discretion of the Programme Director.

Application Date

Deadline for applying: 5 November 2012

As this is a distance learning programme, we understand that applicants may live overseas or outside London. To comply with official admissions procedures, we require certified copies of qualifications that have to be sent by post or courier if you are unable to deliver them in person. We have set the deadline to ensure that your documentation arrives in time for us to process it. This also allows time for you to receive the required course materials ready for the start of the programme.

How to apply

Apply online

Apply online using our online application form.

Choose the relevant PG Diploma online application form.

Full guidance notes are provided during the online application process.

If you are unable to access the online form or would prefer to submit a paper application, please contact the Admissions team by email on admissionsteamc@qmul.ac.uk. The Admissions team will also be able to help with advice, or if you have any difficulty using the online application form.

Contact:

Administrator: Michelle Dean
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8099
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 8101
email: ccls-distance-learning@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Estelle Katsimani

Katsimani

Senior Associate at Herbert Smith LLP specialising in Construction disputes, 
Graduate PG Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration (Distance Learning) 

"I can highly recommend the Post-graduate Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration. The course is structured in such a way that it provides an excellent grounding to the student and practitioner alike on all major issues arising in day-to-day arbitration practice whilst at the same time promoting academic research of the highest standard on selected topics of interest. It is very interactive and affords the students the benefit of direct contact with enthusiastic and supportive lecturers who are recognised as leading authorities in the field of International Arbitration"

Roy W Andrew

Andrew

Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration - Distance Learning

BSc, LLM (Construction Law), MRICS, MCIArb, FQSi, Senior Consultant, Hill International

Roy Andrew is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with extensive contractual and commercial management experience across a range of construction and engineering projects. Roy has worked in senior positions with a number of major national contractors. In relation to these positions he has had responsibility for commercial management, procurement, cost estimates, design management, reviewing and advising on contracts and the management of project teams.

In his present role Roy has had experience in the production of independent project reviews, representing the referring party and respondent in adjudications, assisting Expert Witnesses in undertaking forensic delay analysis for international arbitrations and court actions, production of reports on claims entitlement and the provision of general contractual advice.

I undertook the Postgraduate Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration because I was becoming involved in International Arbitrations in connection with Expert Witness appointments in my role with Hill International and wanted to gain a detailed understanding of this area of dispute resolution. The course also offered a specialist module in International Construction Contracts which dovetailed with my own experience and has put the knowledge gained on the course into context. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Diploma and it has genuinely exceeded my expectations with the interesting content and areas covered. The structure of course allowed flexibility which enabled me to plan and balance study and work commitments. The knowledge of the tutors and the quality of the materials provided were exceptional and I can now say with confidence that I have gained a detailed and meaningful understanding of international commercial arbitration which provides a solid foundation for my future involvement in this arena.