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LLM in Banking and Finance Law University of Bristol Law School
Introduction
Overview
Our LLM in Banking and Finance provides you with an opportunity to access a highly sought-after, technically complex and constantly evolving area of law - and graduate to meet a growing demand for expert lawyers that can embrace challenges and innovation whilst ensuring businesses are financially and legally robust.
Our LLM programmes, including the LLM in Banking and Finance, are well-respected by leading law firms, international businesses and financial organisations worldwide. This is a distinct course that presents an exciting opportunity for in-depth study of the impact of law, regulation, policy and practice on banking and finance.
Choosing the LLM in Banking and Finance will see you challenged and inspired by world-leading academics who have internationally recognised research profiles in the subject. The intellectually demanding, the research-rich curriculum they deliver makes our graduates stand out, able to demonstrate excellent legal, analytical and research skills and empowered to pursue top-flight careers in various fields.
The course has particular appeal for those looking to forge ahead in the legal, business, finance and regulation sectors, or as a specialist, in-house lawyer. Find out how you can do more with the law at the University of Bristol Law School.
Ranked #3 in the UK for legal research excellence (REF 2021)
Ranked #4 in the UK for most graduate trainees recruited by top law firms (Chambers Student Guide 2019)
Entry Criteria
An upper second-class honours degree in law. International students with equivalent qualifications should supply a transcript of their examination results (this should be an official English translation if the original is not in English).
Recognised Prior Learning is not currently accepted. Previous or professional experience is not required.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Curriculum
Course structure
We have a large and vibrant international community, and University of Bristol LLM students benefit from small class sizes. Our exciting range of optional units reflects the expertise of our globally renowned academics and an opportunity to further specialise your degree.
You will take four units (120 credit points overall, 30 credit points each) and a compulsory dissertation (60 credit points). You have the option of taking three Banking and Finance Law units and one unit from any of our other LLM programmes.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our LLM in Banking and Finance Law.
Scholarships and Funding
Funding for 2023/24
Alumni Scholarship
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study.
Funding for 2023/24
Information about funding and scholarships can be found on the University of Bristol Law School funding web page, including information about the Law School’s Think Big about Global Justice Scholarships, open to international postgraduate students.
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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