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London Metropolitan University: Financial Services Law, Regulation and Compliance
| Institution | London Metropolitan University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Guildhall School of Business and Law |
| Web | https://www.londonmet.ac.uk |
| courseenquiries@londonmet.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 7133 4202 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Why study these courses?
There is an increasing demand for legal awareness in the financial services sector. Our practice-focused approach will give you the professional edge needed to advance in this competitive industry.
These courses are taught online, so you have the freedom to learn from wherever you are in the world. We offer this programme as either a LLM (Master of Laws), postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate.
More about these courses
These courses are designed to develop your practical understanding of important legal principles, detailed regulatory requirements and compliance issues facing the financial services sector.
You’ll have the opportunity critically to explore various areas of financial services law including corporate governance, risk management, complaints and financial crime.
If you are a legal practitioner, these programmes will allow you to specialise in this area of law. The courses are also suitable if you already work in the financial services sector and are looking to understand the legal aspects within the regulation and compliance environment.
At the end of the programme, you’ll understand the influence of European law on financial services, regulation and compliance. You’ll also be able to appreciate the commercial importance of this area of law and evaluate the impact of global and commercial policy issues on this sector.
This is a desirable area of commercial interest that will increase your employability potential in financial services and other regulatory sectors.
Your tutors and lecturers will have backgrounds in both academia and legal practice.
These courses are delivered online, so you’ll be able to study from anywhere in the world.
It is also possible for you to study a PG Diploma and a PG Certificate version of this course. These qualifications do not hold the same academic weighting as a Master of Laws degree (LLM), but are still beneficial for people already working in the industry. If you would like to know more about the PG Diploma and PG Certificate versions, please scroll to the ‘Other qualifications’ section of this page.
As part of the LLM dissertation, you will be able to research and critically analyse an area of financial services law of your choice. The dissertation module is only available to LLM students.
Assessment
If you choose to study the LLM, you’ll be assessed through a combination of coursework essays, experiential projects and portfolio work, followed by a research dissertation or experiential work-based learning project.
If you choose to study the PG Dip or PG Cert, you’ll be assessed through a combination of coursework essays, experiential projects and portfolio work.
LLM
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll be required to have: a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as law, commercial law, business law, financial law, maritime law or maritime practice (or an equivalent international qualification); an IELTs score of 6.5 or above as a standard entry requirement for law courses. If you have a degree outside of the subject areas listed above, you may still be considered. Please contact courseenquiries@londonmet.ac.uk to be referred to an academic for consideration. For mature applicants without a degree, you may be considered on merit of 2+ years appropriate work experience and other professional development or professional qualifications. |
Fees
| EU | 6750 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 6750 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 6750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 6750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 6750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll be required to have: a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as law, commercial law, business law, financial law, maritime law or maritime practice (or an equivalent international qualification); an IELTs score of 6.5 or above as a standard entry requirement for law courses. If you have a degree outside of the subject areas listed above, you may still be considered. Please contact courseenquiries@londonmet.ac.uk to be referred to an academic for consideration. For mature applicants without a degree, you may be considered on merit of 2+ years appropriate work experience and other professional development or professional qualifications. |
Fees
| EU | 13500 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 13500 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 13500 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 13500 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 13500 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 13500 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 13500 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 13500 GBP for Whole course |
About London Met
Looking to improve your job prospects, change career direction or simply pursue a passion? London Met has the right postgraduate degree for you.
Graduates have gone on to become leaders, changemakers, advocates, innovators and pioneers. By putting the emphasis on work-related learning, its courses are designed to ensure you’ll have the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career. Many courses are also professionally accredited.
London Met will support you the whole way through, right up until you get that new job or well-deserved promotion you’ve been studying for!
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