18Mar
PostgraduateCourse summary
Get ready for a career in banking, commerce and finance law. Become a legal expert in an area that’s key to global trade and impacts everyone from individuals to huge companies. Legal specialists in this area are in high demand. This course covers the principles of commerce, banking and finance, from a local to international level. You’ll gain the skills you need to ensure successful transactions across country boundaries. As one of the top Law Schools in the UK, you'll learn from experts in commercial and trade law. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.
- Study the topics that interest you with our broad range of modules. Specialise in areas such as banking law, company law and international commercial dispute resolution.
- Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).
- Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world, enabling you to learn from a variety of different outlooks.
- One of the top 25 Law Schools in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
Modules
The programme comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation. Visit the course page on the University of Birmingham website for the most up-to-date module information.
Entry requirements
You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT