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Course summary

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 are well-respected by leading law firms*, international businesses and financial organisations around the world. 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, 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 a variety of fields. The programme 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 law (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/domore_pg/) at the University of Bristol Law School. *Ranked #4 in UK for most graduate trainees recruited by top law firms (Chambers Student Guide 2019).

Assessment method

https://bristol.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate/admissions-statements/2023/llm-law.pdf


How to apply

International applicants

The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for postgraduate study. If you study or have studied at a university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualifications, scholarships and education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Law. Professional experience is not required. Recognised Prior Learning is not currently accepted. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £6100 Year 1
England £6100 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6100 Year 1
Scotland £6100 Year 1
Wales £6100 Year 1

Additional fee information

Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year. For more information, please view the programme page on our website.

Sponsorship information

Alumni Scholarship University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 10% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni scholarship - http://www.bristol.ac.uk/fees-funding/awards/alumni-discount/. Funding for 2023/24 Information about funding and scholarships can be found on the University of Bristol Law School fees and funding web pages (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/study/funding/). This includes information about the Law School’s Think Big about Global Justice Scholarships (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/students/support/finances/scholarships/global-justice-postgraduate-scholarship/), open to international postgraduate students.

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