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Postgraduate courses 2023/24

Law, Regulation and the International Financial System, MSc

Study our MSc Law, Regulation and the International Financial System to discover the regulatory framework for international financial systems via legal and financial topics.

Governments, regulators, and the financial industry have made major efforts to promote legal compliance and fair-dealing cultures within the financial sector. This has increased the demand for skilled graduates with knowledge in both law and finance.

Our Master’s in Law, Regulation and the International Financial System is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the issues associated with the financial services sector. You will explore relevant knowledge related to business operations, regulations, and international best practice in this area. You’ll also develop in-depth learning through a major independent research project in a specialist area of your choice.

Successful graduates will be equipped with the specialist knowledge for the legal and financial industry. They will be ideally suited for roles in the legal sectors, financial institutions, public sectors, international institutions or non-governmental organisations, and for pursuing further research.

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

  • 1 years full-time
  • 2 years part-time

Start month

September

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What you should know about this course

  • You will be studying knowledge from both legal and financial aspects
  • You will be equipped with various transferable skills
  • Our links with employers in London, through our Law Advisory Forum, include law firms, barristers’ chambers and financial institutions
  • Benefit from guest speakers and networking events with employers, professional bodies and alumni to help your career planning.

What you will study

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About the course team

You will be taught by an experienced team of experts, includes academics who have industry experience. Teaching is informed by our research, consultancy, and enterprise work, and most of our lecturers hold a teaching qualification. Learn more about our staff.

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Entry requirements

If you are

You should have an honours degree 2:2 or above in law, finance, or a related discipline from a UK or EU university, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas university.

Additionally, if the candidate was educated in a language other than English and/or in a country where English speakers are in a minority, the candidate should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) or equivalent.

For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.

You can also read our admissions policy.

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Further information about entry

Applications from mature students and/or students with professional work backgrounds will be considered on an individual basis.

Available to overseas students?

Yes

Can I use Prior Learning?

Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.

How you will learn

Teaching

In a typical week, learning takes place through a combination of lectures and seminars. You will be able to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in seminar sessions. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective modules and seminars.

Class sizes

Lectures usually are attended by larger groups and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups. This can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees.

Independent learning

Outside of timetabled sessions, you will need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for coursework and presentations. Our Stockwell Street Library and online resources will support your further reading and research.  Also, you can join a range of student societies and take part in employability and enterprise workshops.

Overall workload

Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures and seminars), independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.

Assessment

On this course, students are assessed by essays and a dissertation.

Feedback summary

We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.

Dates and timetables

The academic year runs from September to June.

Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.

Fees and funding

Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

2023/24 fees

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Fees are assessed based on your country of domicile, with students domiciled in the EU charged international fees. If you are unsure, find out more about how your fee status is assessed.

Accommodation costs

Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from just over £100 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.

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Funding your study

There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.

EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.

Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.

Financial support

Other costs

Further costs may include (but are not limited to):

  • Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software (estimate, £150 per year)
  • Trips: For site visits and field trips, you will need to pay your own travel and subsistence costs
  • Memberships: Applying for professional memberships will incur additional costs.

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates may take up careers with legal sectors, financial institutions, public sectors, international institutions or non-governmental organisations, or pursue university teaching and further research.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible.

Our Employability and Careers Service provides support to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and Employability skills workshops.

Each school has its own Employability Officer who provides specific opportunities relevant to your own course. They work closely with professionals in industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills and academic writing support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre. Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English.

Support from the department

The School of Law & Criminology provides pastoral support throughout your studies with us. Students have a personal tutor and access to training in study skills, dissertation preparation, methods and ethics and have access to advice on employability and careers. Additionally, joining societies such as the University's student Law Society or initiatives such as the Innocence Project London can build skills and present new opportunities.

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If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study full-time then you apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS).

If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study part-time then you apply to the university directly.

If you are from outside the UK, you can apply through our website, one of our agents, or the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS). If you require a student visa, you cannot study part-time at undergraduate level.

If you are from outside the UK, you can apply through our website, one of our agents, or the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS). If you require a student visa, you cannot study part-time at undergraduate level.