Banking and Finance Law

Entry requirements

Law graduates

The usual qualification for entry to the LLM programme is a degree in law, or a degree with a substantial law content, of at least 2.1 honours (or equivalent). Law graduates with 2.2 honours who also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience may also qualify.

Non-law graduates

Non-law graduates with a minimum second class honours degree, that have also obtained a Merit (or 60 per cent) in the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) recognised by the UK professional bodies, may also qualify. Non-law graduates may also be considered on the basis of exceptional professional experience (of at least five years) in a legal area or an area directly related to their programme of study.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The Banking and Finance Law LLM provides a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of international finance and financial services law, covering local and international developments from both practical and policy perspectives. From financial regulation, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions, to online banking and fintech, you can choose from a wide selection of modules.

• Cover a wide range of regulatory and transactional areas, including monetary law, banking law, financial regulation, central banking and securities law
• Study with academics who are engaged in current banking and finance policy making and legal regulatory reforms
• Undertake modules developed in the light of recent new regulations, such as ‘Ethics in Business and in Finance’
• Attend our seminar series, featuring prominent figures from both industry and academia

Information for international students

Fees and funding

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.