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Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Finance / Accounting (General) Law

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

In an era of unprecedented global challenges, mastering the intricacies of law and finance is more essential than ever. The MSc Law & Finance course is tailored to provide this expertise, combining deep academic insights with practical applications to bridge the gap between these interrelated disciplines.

Delivered jointly by the School of Law and the Business School, the course ensures an unparalleled educational experience. Drawing on the robust expertise of the School of Law, it covers areas such as financial, corporate, tax, competition, commercial, and banking law. This solid foundation is complemented by the Business School’s proficiency in economics, finance, accounting, and risk management, providing a unique and comprehensive educational journey.

The MSc Law & Finance course is both analytical and practical, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to unravel complex topics such as contracts, financial regulation, corporate governance, and risk management.

Our integrated approach enables students to understand and navigate the legal frameworks and financial systems that govern global transactions, equipping them to tackle contemporary challenges and adapt to the evolution of financial technology.

Irrespective of whether your background is more in law or finance, we ensure you’ll develop the necessary skills to succeed. This is facilitated through ongoing support throughout the course, including language support for international students.

Career opportunities

The MSc Law & Finance course equips students with a unique combination of legal and financial expertise, an intersection of skills that is in high demand in today’s job market. Our alumni have successfully established careers both in the UK and abroad, spanning various sectors and professions.

Our graduates typically go on to secure employment within the legal sector, particularly within large corporate law firms based in London or internationally. Alternatively, the financial sector also attracts many of our graduates, with roles in areas such as investment banking, private equity, commercial banking, hedge fund management, and venture capitalism. In addition, the diverse skillset developed during the course opens up opportunities in related sectors, including market regulation, compliance, accountancy, and management consultancy.

Many of our graduates have chosen to make their mark in government, international organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and international media or journalism. There are also those who have ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing their own businesses.

Each year, a proportion of our graduates opt for a career in academia, capitalising on their MSc to delve deeper into research and higher education.

Modules

This module will analyse how the law affects the financing options of the corporation. The limited company is a predominant business model in the modern economy because of its facility in raising finance while coordinating conflicts among its varied stakeholders. A better understanding of how companies can raise money and these procedures are regulated is central to understanding their role and governance. The module will introduce core elements of the modern corporation, such as limited liability and transferable shares, and capital structure theories. We will then evaluate the rules applicable to when a company raises equity or debt capital before covering securities regulation and market misconduct. The module will also consider the legal issues associated with market misconduct, takeovers, and private equity, before concluding by analysing new trends in digital and sustainable finance. The module’s primary focus is on UK law and regulation. Nevertheless, it will also draw on other relevant jurisdictions, such as the EU and US. The module aims to lead students to possess advanced and critical knowledge of corporate finance law and securities regulation.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,750

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£30,750

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in law or a relevant business degree such as accounting, finance, economics or mathematics. Applicants without a law degree will nevertheless be expected to have taken some law modules at undergraduate level or during previous postgraduate study.

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