International Banking and Financial Technology Law (Distance Learning) LLM

Program Overview

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International Banking and Financial Technology Law (Distance Learning) LLM

Overview

LLM International Banking and Financial Technology Law offers specialist knowledge of banking and financial technology law, covering core areas of modern banking and regulation of areas relating to Fintech, including:

• Bank-customer legal relationships
• Laws and principles of financial regulation
• Regulation of financial markets and securities
• Regulation of financial products and services
• Regulation of digital finance
• Virtual assets
• Robo-advisors

You will learn about the global challenges emerging for banks and Fintech companies in areas such as climate change, sustainability, financial inclusion, and the use of disruptive technologies, and the emerging legal requirements associated with addressing these challenges.

The programme is suitable for law graduates with an interest in banking and finance law - one of the important areas of legal practice, and also for non-law graduates who seek corporate employment, or employment in organisations with a focus on the financial services industry and Fintech.

The programme offers flexible delivery, which includes face-to-face delivery on the Bradford campus, or distance learning. Full-time and part-time options are offered for both types of programme.

Entry Requirements

• 2:2 or above in any subject, or relevant work experience at graduate level.
• English language requirements:
  • IELTS requirement: 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-test

Curriculum

Core Modules

• Dissertation (DL)
• Foundations of Law and Skills
• Sustainable Development Law in Contemporary Business and Society (DL)
• Regulatory Theory and Practice (DL)
• International Banking and Finance Law (DL)
• Regulation of Capital Markets and Securities (DL)
• Regulation of Financial Technologies and Virtual Assets (DL)
• Law of Financial Crime (DL)

Optional Modules

• Emerging Issues in Law (Summer School)
• International Competition Law (DL)
• International Intellectual Property Law (DL)
• International Trade and Investment Law (DL)
• Law and Ethics of Technology and Artificial Intelligence (DL)
• Business, Human Rights and Environment (DL)
• Cyber Law (DL)
• Employment Law (DL)
• International Commercial Dispute Resolution (DL)
• International Insolvency Law (DL)
• International Law of Taxation (DL)
• Legal Technology (DL)
• Data Protection and Privacy Law (DL)
• International Commercial Contracts and E-commerce (DL)
• International Company and Corporate Governance Law (DL)

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

Teaching on the programme is delivered by the same academics that lecture and support the campus LLM programme. All learning activities are digitally enabled. This includes access to materials, textbooks, and discussion boards. Asynchronous lectures and online learning material is complemented by synchronous online tutorials with the tutor(s).

There are no timed, closed book examinations for this programme. Instead, we use a variety of programme work assignments to develop and test research, critical thinking, problem-solving, and writing skills. You might therefore be asked to write a traditional academic essay, to create a portfolio of activities, to write a book review or develop a research plan. The type of assessment for each module will be specified in the module descriptor with more detail being available in the module handbook.

Fees, Finance, and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

• Home: £6,508
• International: £17,207

Additional Course Costs

While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Funding Your Studies

It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student. Further information about the variety of options that can help fund your studies and maximise the money available to you is available on our funding your studies section.

Postgraduate Master's Loan

If you live in England, you may be able to apply for a special Government-funded Master's Loan to help pay your tuition fees and living costs. You don't have to pay the loan back until you're earning a certain amount of money.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU, and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances, or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career Prospects

Our courses are shaped by the School of Law International Advisory Board, made up of leading figures in the judiciary and legal practice, academia, and wider industry and society who advise us on the skills and competencies needed in the current and future workplace. This feeds into the design and delivery of our courses, ensuring our students gain knowledge and experience that is not only academically rigorous but valued by employers.

Career Opportunities

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability, and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services, including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work, and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Support for Your Studies

At Bradford, we're committed to supporting your success, well-being, and future ambitions. We're here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment.

In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies.

Research

Our core research theme is law as a driver for change in a global society. This reflects the expertise of our academic staff, and our commitment to contemporary and practically relevant research which is global in context and oriented towards ensuring sustainable and resilient societies, including within the context of international businesses.

Meet Our Academics

• Professor Engobo Emeseh
• Dr Rosalili Wan Rosli
• Dr Mark Van Hoorebeek
• Dr Christopher Taylor
• Dr Ajay Kumar
• Edward Mowlam
• Dr Charles Wild
• Tamarakemiebi Koroye
• Dr Irekpitan Okukpon
• Dr Victoria Nalule
• Ovo Catherine Imoedemhe
• Dr Erebi Ndoni