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A unique opportunity to study with a Russell Group University. Newcastle University is ranked in the top 150 of global universities in the QS world rankings and offers an outstanding teaching and learning experience.
An innovative and elegant programme design makes your lessons engaging. Interactive case study simulations blend theory with the reality of commercial practice.
Home and International students pay the same fees.
This online PG Cert will put you on a track for a high growth career in dispute resolution. You will gain in-depth knowledge of a rapidly growing area of dispute resolution and acquire the commercial skills to work across international practice.
The rapid growth in commercial mediation has been largely driven by new laws and regulation, a deluge of pandemic-related commercial disputes and process innovation.
International commercial dispute resolution is not only a core element of every legal practitioner’s workload, but an exciting and expanding practice area in its own right.
This online programme integrates an advanced level of legal and theoretical study with real-life practice. When you graduate from this programme you will be able to diagnose and intervene in disputes, select appropriate processes and advise and support your clients on the path to resolution.
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Study at a Russell Group University, ranked in the World’s top 150 universities in the latest QS World University Rankings.
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With flexible online learning, organise your studies to suit your life and commitments.
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Know why you do what you do by applying theory to practice.
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Learn from global industry leaders and those at the business end of dispute resolution practice.
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Study cutting edge innovation in the field of dispute resolution and influence future practice.
Be ready for the reality of practice through experiential and project-based learning.
When you have graduated from this course, you will have gained knowledge, competence and confidence in the following areas:
The law of international dispute resolution, including recent developments in regulating practice, such as the Singapore Convention on Mediation and the rapid increase in national mediation laws globally.
Theories of conflict and dispute resolution and what commercial disputants need from their advisers and the process.
New and developing areas of practice such as investor-State mediation, multi-tiered processes and online dispute resolution.
The skills and strategies of mediation advocacy and dispute resolution practice, including communication and negotiation skills, drafting documentation, managing clients and working with other professionals.
The increased role technology plays in all aspects of dispute resolution, and the big challenges for the future such as ensuring access to justice, early intervention strategies and dispute system design.
This class deals with the historical origins of mediation and where mediation fits within the hierarchy of dispute resolution processes. It examines the causes of commercial law disputes before analysing issues relating to dispute prevention, conflict analysis and individual conflict styles. It also examines issues in neuroscience that may impact on dispute resolution.
This class explores the attributes of successful mediators and of lawyers working in mediation. It covers choice of process and forum, mediation representation and advocacy skills. It also addresses preparation for, and paperwork in mediation – including mediation briefs, agreements to mediate and drafting settlement agreements.
This class will explore the interaction between dispute resolution and different forms of justice including procedural and substantive norms and ethical concerns. It will address fundamental values such as confidentiality, voluntariness, neutrality and party empowerment, and theoretical issues relevant to mediation in the commercial context. It also examines mediation models and styles and the role and influence of culture within mediation processes.
Bryan Clark
Professor of Law & Civil Justice, Newcastle University
Sabine Walsh
Co-founder & Head of Learning, Mediator Academy
Newcastle University is ranked in the top 150 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings of 2022) and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of the UK’s leading research intensive universities.
The Law School is committed to pursuing academic excellence and fostering an intellectually challenging and supportive environment in which their students can excel. It maintains the very best research, outstanding teaching and learning experience and their academic staff are at the forefront of research.
We are a digital education company with a mission to prepare learners with the skills and knowledge to tackle the big challenges of the 21st Century. Our pioneering learning design, collaboration with global industry leaders alongside university partnerships enable us to bring career-focused education to learners anywhere. You can read more about us here.
There is a Part Time (PT) option which is spread over one year making this programme ideal for working professionals. You will cover three modules and complete a practical assessment to gain additonal IMI accreditation.
Combination of interactive asynchronous modules so you study in your own time, and live online workshops and tutorials with faculty. Online access to programme director, tutor, dissertation supervisor, support staff and also classmates and extra-curricular activities.
All learning will be delivered through the university LMS, including library and other resources. A laptop or desktop provide the best learning experience but you can also learn using a tablet or smartphone.
No, a primary degree can be in another discipline.
The programme is intended to be part time over the course of one year, so there is greater flexibility to schedule study as it works for you around family work and other commitments. Live sessions will be timetabled well in advance to allow you to plan for them and recordings of all live sessions will also be available.
Each module includes assessment of different types; essay, practical, MCQ, capstone project.
Yes, absolutely. Another unique feature of this PG Certificate is the professional accreditation that comes with your degree. If you successfully complete the course and pass the assessments you can practice as an International Mediation Institute (IMI) Qualified Mediator.
No, there are however a number of scholarships for the Law Masters (LLM) programme.
Yes, there are payment plans available. Further information on these options can be found on the university website.
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