University of Sussex

LLM International Financial Law

University of Sussex

Course overview

The LLM International Financial Law is a 1-year full-time course. International Financial Law plays a central role in global business transactions due to the increasing dependence of the world’s economies on the financial system. As a result, there’s an increasing demand for professionals with expertise in international financial law.

In this course, students will learn from leading scholars, lawyers, and practitioners whose research and professional activities underpin their teaching. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry, regulatory issues affecting major transactions in global financial markets, and how to draft complex international financial contracts

The implications of fintech regulation, including cryptocurrencies, the international capital and liquidity rules for banks, and how to identify and prevent money laundering and other financial crimes. Students will also have the chance to join consultancy projects with business organisations. This will provide them with useful practical experience to start or advance their professional career.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • The usual entry requirements for students with international qualifications are the equivalent of at least an upper second-class (2:1) or lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate honours degree, depending on the course you are applying for.
  • They may also consider professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

English Language requirements:

  • An IELTS Academic score of Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).
  • A PTE Academic score of Standard level (59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills).
  • TOEFL iBT Standard level (80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.

Scholarships

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in History

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000
  • Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chancellor's Masters Scholarship

    £3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.

  • Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc

    £12,550 fee waiver

    Up to £12,550
  • John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000
  • MBA Impact Scholarship

    £2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £2,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)

  • Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £5,000
  • Stuart Hall Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sussex Alumni Scholarship

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000
  • Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000
  • The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.

    Up to £2,000
  • The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the LLM International Financial Law can practice career law roles, including:

  • Legal Practitioner
  • Consultancy and Legal Advisor
  • Financial Supervisor
  • Legal Counsellor
  • Capital Markets Specialist.

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the LLM International Financial Law is £23,500 for international students per year.

Admission

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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