International Banking and Finance Law LLM

Course overview

Develop an in-depth and specialised understanding of the legal frameworks governing banking and financial services, both at a domestic and international level.

The LLM International Banking and Finance Law course stands out due to its comprehensive focus on the intersection of financial regulation and banking supervision, offering a deep dive into the complex and dynamic world of banking and finance law.

Covering a broad range of topics, this course exposes you to current practices and emerging challenges in the field while equipping you with the skills needed for leadership roles in the financial sector.

You’ll critically evaluate legal rules and policies, undertake independent research, and effectively articulate your arguments, while developing transferable skills such as critical thinking, time management, and advanced communication abilities.

The course provides you with a unique opportunity to engage with current global challenges in the rapidly evolving world of banking and finance law, thereby preparing you for advanced research degrees or professional roles in these sectors.

Research and professional insight

The course is offered within the dynamic Centre for Business Law and Practice (CBLP) with all the facilities that a leading research-led university offers. This includes opportunities for extra-curricular activities to enhance transferable skills and develop your knowledge of the law and its impact on the wider world.

The CBLP offers a wide range of experience and expertise in a number of fields. It has links to the business community through, for example, the Advisory Board, which includes practitioners among its members. Industry and professional speakers regularly participate in conference and seminar events, which you’re encouraged to attend.

The Centre includes amongst its members internationally renowned researchers and teaching staff who are qualified in the legal profession.

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Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in law or a related subject such as banking, finance, economics, or business.

We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications.

Please note that meeting the entry requirements of this course doesn't guarantee an offer of a place.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

Improve your English

International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme may be able to study our postgraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.

This pre-sessional course is designed with a progression route to your degree programme and you’ll learn academic English in the context of your subject area. To find out more, read Language for Law (6 weeks) and Language for Social Sciences and Arts: Law (10 weeks).

We also offer online pre-sessionals alongside our on-campus pre-sessionals. Find out more about our six week online pre-sessional and our 10 week online pre-sessional.

You can also study pre-sessionals for longer periods – read about our postgraduate pre-sessional English courses.

Career opportunities

From day one, we encourage you to think beyond your time at Leeds and reflect on a meaningful career.

The International Banking and Finance course enables graduates to pursue careers where success is built on the ability to understand, analyse and respond to developments in international banking and finance law.

Recent graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in organisations such as Pinsent Masons, Fidelity International, KPMG, Alpha FMC and beyond.

The course also provides a stepping stone to further research projects. Many students pursue further study by commencing PhD research.