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University of West London| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLM | Full-time | 1 year | September | GBP 7200 | GBP 11500 |
Course summary
Overview
The course is designed for those looking to work in the legal sector for multinational banking and finance corporations.
Why choose this course?
London is the centre for global banking, finance and trade, so you will be well placed to take advantage of the excellent links the University has with major corporations.
The LLM International Banking and Finance Law course is aimed at students seeking to work as legal experts in the finance sector and covers topics including syndicated loans, bond issuances and derivatives markets.
You can also tailor the course to meet your personal and professional needs.
Law students at UWL have access to an on-site courtroom that features state of the art technology including laptops and video equipment for judges/advocates and is ideal for student mooting competitions.
The University has excellent links with major corporations to help you undertake your dissertation and develop your career prospects and the Guardian University Guide 2012 ranked us as the top modern London-based law school.
Tutor Information
This course is run by the School of Law and Criminology to provide you with both the high-quality teaching and the personal attention you need to make the most of your University education.
The School of Law and Criminology teaching staff includes:
Lecturer Matteo Zambelli who is a partner in the corporate finance practice of the law firm Zambelli Tassetto, Studio Legale. His areas of expertise include securities regulations, international banking law, legal aspects of international finance and international arbitration.
Lecturer in Law Michael Derks.
Career and study progression
Our aim is to produce graduates who have employment prospects with international trade agencies and multinational corporations.
Practising legal professionals and human resource professionals can use their qualification and the skills and knowledge they have gained on the course to progress in their chosen field.
On completing this course successfully, you can choose to continue your studies and progress on to a PhD.
Other options available for LLM International Banking and Finance Law
Fees
Fees for home and EU students
Main fee£7,200Fees for overseas students
Main fee£11,500Find out if you are a home or overseas student.Funding
A range of loans, bursaries and scholarships are available to help you fund your studies.
Students on some Masters courses may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan of up to £10,000 as a contribution towards their course and living costs. Find out how to apply for a Postgraduate Loan on GOV.UK
Other loans available to postgraduate students include Professional and Career Development Loans, which also allow you to borrow up to £10,000. Find out more about Loans on GOV.UK
Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as disabled students. Find out more about funding opportunities
Within the university, we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries including:
Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.
Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.
Entry requirements
A good undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification with appropriate law content.
Students with three years' legal or relevant commercial work experience will also be considered subject to interviews.
Applicants with extensive work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.5 or above, and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).
In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Please visit http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/your-country to check for local equivalencies.
We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses
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