LLM Law, Banking and Finance

The global financial crisis has shown the importance of banking and financial markets in economic, political and social terms. This course offers an in-depth insight into the regulation of banking and financial services at a time when these issues are widely debated at national, regional, and international levels. The fast moving nature of changes to the industry means that there are significant opportunities for students with an interest in the field to develop and apply specialised legal and economic knowledge. Our course provides an interdisciplinary approach, so that you will develop business, finance, and economics knowledge as well as legal expertise. You will learn from both business lecturers who have worked in the financial sector, and law academics with first-hand experience of international legal practice in banking and financial services law.

For students travelling from outside the UK, the International Advice Service is available to help them with all aspects of the transition. They offer confidential advice and help on matters such as immigration and visas, working during and after studies as well as community group information and links to international hospitality schemes. There is support for international families as well as arranging cultural and social events during the year aimed primarily at international students. They are based in the Enquiry Centre on Campus Green or via email. Students are represented by the University's Student Representative Council while the Students Association organises the societies, clubs and organisations outside the classroom. It is unusual because it isn't a member of the National Union of Students due to cost and political considerations. The union is based in Airlie Place, at the centre of the main campus and has a bar, nightclub and refectory on site. There are 42 clubs associated with the Sports Union at the university and these have annual award ceremonies as well as an annual Ball. A multi-million pound redevelopment saw a number of new facilities for sports around the university including the first UK gym with mp3/mp4 compatible personal viewing screens.