International arbitration is a professional practice that draws upon theoretical and practical knowledge from law and commerce and applies this to the resolution of disputes through arbitral proceedings.
The aim of this programme of study is to create practitioners and to do this requires the acquisition of theory and knowledge and the application of the skills of judgement and award writing.
This course is designed as a postgraduate qualification for learners who have an interested in developing a specialism in arbitration. Normally, learners will be aged 18 and above and have completed a first degree in an appropriate subject.
Learners who successfully complete this course may be eligible to progress to further level 7 studies related to dispute resolution or complete a master’s at a university. However, it should be noted that transfer of credit on application to other qualifications is determined by the receiving institution/awarding organisation.