LLM Banking and Debt Finance

Program Overview

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LLM Banking and Debt Finance

Overview

The LLM Banking and Debt Finance is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s course will give you the skills to progress within banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, compliance and regulation.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• Minimum second-class honours degree

Locations

• London Moorgate and Online

Study Mode Options

• Full-time or Part-time

Next Start Date

• September 2025

Course Structure

Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)

• In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System.
• Compulsory modules include:
  • Banking and Debt Finance
  • Research Methods Training to help you prepare for your dissertation
• You may then choose three* modules from our elective module guide running at your location of study.

Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time)

• Dissertation in Banking and Debt Finance

Course Start Dates

September 2025

• LLM Banking and Debt Finance
  • Full-time: London Moorgate
  • Part-time: London Moorgate

February 2026

• LLM Banking and Debt Finance
  • Full-time: London Moorgate
  • Part-time: London Moorgate

September 2026

• LLM Banking and Debt Finance
  • Full-time: London Moorgate
  • Part-time: London Moorgate

February 2027

• LLM Banking and Debt Finance
  • Full-time: London Moorgate
  • Part-time: London Moorgate

Online

• Study LLM Banking and Debt Finance Online starting September 2025, February 2026, September 2026 or February 2027

Course Information

Course Dates

• September 2025 start

Assessment

• Modules are assessed by a three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment.
• All assessments are conducted online.
• The dissertation module will be assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words), and provides an opportunity for sustained, in-depth and intensive investigation into, and reflection upon, a specialist area of Banking and Debt Finance.

Structure

• The course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
• The approach to learning and teaching on the Master of Laws programmes is predominantly learner-centred.
• Each taught module is divided into a number of Units which are presented using the Prepare, Engage, Consolidate approach.

Employability

• We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
• Discover more about our employability support.

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

• You can apply for this course directly with the University.
• This course cannot be chosen to study alongside our Legal Practice Course (LPC).

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)
  • Domestic students
    • London: £14,000
    • Outside of London: £12,400
  • Non-domestic students
    • London: £19,050
    • Outside of London: £17,700
• By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.
• We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.
• If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 Academic Master's Alumni Discount.

International

• We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
• If you are an international student and are coming to the UK to study, then you must apply to the Home Office for a visa.
• In most cases you will need to obtain a Student Route visa.
• In order to apply for this visa you must be sponsored by an education provider which is licensed by the UK Home Office.
• The Home Office has also introduced a Graduate Work visa which allows Graduates to work flexibly, switch jobs and develop their career in the UK for 2 years post completion of a UK degree.
• The Graduate route is an unsponsored visa, meaning students will not need a job offer to apply for this visa.
• Please note that the University does not currently provide visa sponsorship to students for part-time study.
• We also cannot sponsor students for online courses due to Home Office regulations.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

A Master of Laws (LLM) in Banking and Debt Finance, offered by The University of Law, is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s course will give you the skills to progress within banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, compliance and regulation.

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Objectives:

This course aims to provide students with:

• In-depth knowledge of Banking and Debt Finance in practice.
• Ability to apply complex legal rules to real-world problems.
• Understanding of the regulation of banks with a focus on risk management.
• Knowledge of the role of the Basel Committee in setting international standards for banking.
• Insight into how the legal framework in the UK for the regulation and supervision of banks changed in response to the 2007-2009 financial crisis.
• Understanding of the relationship between banks and their customers under English Law.
• Knowledge about the features of and types of debt finance and derivative transactions.

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Outline:

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Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time):

• General Induction: Introduces the program.
• Key Principles of the English Legal System: Two-week compulsory induction for non-law students, also open to students wanting a refresher.
• Compulsory Modules:
• Banking and Debt Finance
• Research Methods Training
• Elective Modules (choose three):
• Compliance and Regulation
• Insolvency Law
• Insurance Law
• International Finance Law
• Investment Regulation

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Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time):

• Dissertation in Banking and Debt Finance: 15,000-word thesis.

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Course Schedule:

• Start Dates: September 2024 and February 2025
• Study Modes: Full-time, part-time, on campus, online (London Moorgate and Online)

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Assessment:

• Modules: Assessed by a three-hour unseen written examination or 4,500-word coursework assignment.
All assessments are conducted online.
• Dissertation: Assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words).

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Teaching:

• Faculty: Taught by a combination of former and current practitioners, as well as research and teaching academics who are focused on legal practice, not just theory.
• Teaching Approach: Predominantly learner-centred, using the Prepare, Engage, Consolidate approach.
• Prepare: Students complete work before attending workshops.
• Engage: Interactive element, including face-to-face workshops, synchronous online workshops, or asynchronous online activities.
• Consolidate: Students check their understanding of the unit.

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Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, compliance and regulation.
• Employability Support:
• Strategic partnerships with firms, regulators, and accreditation bodies.
• Career mapping with the careers team.
• Networking opportunities with students, faculty, and industry professionals.

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Other:

• Flexibility: The course offers a wide range of study modes to provide flexibility.
• Competitive Edge: Gain in-depth knowledge and become a subject expert.
• Legal Technology: Study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.
• Graduate Outcomes: 95% of postgraduate students in employment were in highly skilled employment 15 months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes data).
• Earning Potential: Postgraduates on average earn £6,500 more than their graduate counterparts (2022 Graduate Labour Market Statistics).