Course summary
Your learning will cover a wide range of distinct yet related subjects within the field of international banking and corporate law. Our selection of modules covers a diverse range of areas including corporate finance, international investment, project finance and money laundering. We give you expert guidance and academic support throughout the degree, enabling you to clearly focus on your career ambitions. You will be able to design your own programme by selecting modules to suit your interests and professional goals. This course is internationally renowned and your knowledge and skills will be valued in legal practice, government and industry. Award You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course. Master of Laws (LLM) Who is this course for? The LLM in International Banking and Corporate Law is perfect for individuals looking to develop or deepen their expertise in the legal aspects of banking and corporate organisations. This programme is designed to strengthen your academic knowledge or advance your career in law firms or in-house legal departments, whatever your goal. Throughout the course, you'll acquire in-depth knowledge of international banking and corporate law, understand how these laws function in both local and global markets, and cultivate specialised legal skills for the worldwide commercial, banking, and corporate sector. The flexible structure allows you to choose between full-time or part-time study, and the option to study on campus or remotely provides maximum convenience.
Modules
As with all LLM specialisms at City, University of London, you may take either five modules and a shorter dissertation (10,000 words) or four modules and a longer dissertation (20,000 words). All modules are of the same duration and are taught per term (September – December or January – April) rather than the whole academic year. If you take four modules you will take two per term in each term and if you take five modules will have three in one term and two in the other. Dissertations are written during the summer term when there are no classes. Specialism Modules: Choose from the following 30-credit modules:
- International Banking Law (30 credits)
- International Corporate Finance (30 credits)
- International Investment Law (30 credits)
- International Tax Law (30 credits)
- Money Laundering Law (30 credits)
- Project Finance and Law (30 credits)
Assessment method
This course is taught by leading academics as well as visiting practitioners including barristers and solicitors who work in private practice and in legal departments of major companies. The programme will be delivered using a hybrid model of delivery. For each taught module you will have a one hour weekly lecture and a one hour weekly interactive seminar. You will be assessed mainly through coursework, with each module contributing equally to your qualification. Some modules may be assessed by filmed assessment or examination. You will be allocated a dedicated supervisor for your dissertation who will help you develop a specific topic and provide support in terms of resources, content and structure.
Entry requirements
To apply for this degree, you will need one of the following: A degree (in any subject), of at least a second-class honours standard, conferred by an institution in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland or by the Council for National Academic Awards. An approved degree conferred by an institution outside the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, and a very good knowledge of the English language. If you are an applicant whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are also required: - IELTS: 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6 in each area - For the LLM we require an overall TOEFL score of 100 or better, with a minimum of 25 in Speaking, and at least 24 in every other component of the test
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
City (City St George's, University of London)
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB