LLM International Finance Law
This LLM is for graduates who want to develop specialist knowledge of international finance law, banking law and financial regulation. It covers the legal and regulatory issues involved in cross-border financial transactions, alongside research methods and an extended dissertation.
About this course
This LLM focuses on the legal frameworks that shape international finance, banking and financial transactions. It examines the regulatory and transactional issues involved when financial activity crosses national borders and involves multiple legal systems.
You will consider global financial markets, the legal structures used in finance transactions, and issues arising in investment bank, transnational bank and multinational corporation transactions. The course also develops research skills through research methods training and a dissertation in international finance law.
Study is available full-time, part-time or online, which may suit professionals seeking a flexible route into postgraduate legal study.
What you will study
Core study includes International Finance Law, Research Methods Training and a Dissertation in International Finance Law. You will also choose elective modules from the available elective module guide.
Topics include international financial and banking law; regulatory and transactional issues in finance law; investment bank, transnational bank and multinational corporation transactions; global financial markets; legal structures used in financial transactions; and transnational and multi-jurisdictional legal issues.
Modules
Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)
- International Finance Law (core)
- Research Methods Training (core)
- Elective modules from the elective module guide (optional)
Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time)
- Dissertation in International Finance Law (core)
Assessment
Assessment includes a three-hour unseen written examination, coursework assignments and a thesis.
Entry requirements
A minimum second-class honours degree is required.
Careers
The course may support progression into legal and regulatory work in banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, compliance, and financial regulation.
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