International Banking and Finance Law LLM

UK

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What will I learn?

Overview

This distinctive course provides a comprehensive postgraduate study package in banking and finance law.

You’ll develop knowledge and skills in relation to the legal rules regulating the financial and capital markets in the UK and at a global level.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • learn about the international regulatory frameworks in which banks and other financial institutions operate
  • understand commercial financial issues such as the legal framework for international syndicated loans, bond issues, secured credit and insolvency
  • investigate and apply the complex rules of banking and finance law to novel problems, real-world and hypothetical scenarios.

Career opportunities

From day one, we encourage you to think beyond your time at Leeds and reflect on a meaningful career.

The International Banking and Finance course enables graduates to pursue careers where success is built on the ability to understand, analyse and respond to developments in international banking and finance law.

Recent graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in organisations such as Pinsent Masons, Fidelity International, KPMG, Alpha FMC and beyond.

The course also provides a stepping stone to further research projects. Many students pursue further study by commencing PhD research.

Careers support

The School of Law offers career and personal development support through the School’s dedicated Employability Officers. You can book one-to-one appointments with our Employability Officers throughout the year to discuss your career aspirations and get advice on how to make the most of your time at Leeds.

Which department am I in?

School of Law

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£26,500.00 (28,87,339) per year
Accommodation (Self-catered En suite) - Starts £175 Per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Leeds, Main

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

Full Time (12 months)

Tuition fees
£26,500.00 (28,87,339) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected June 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Leeds

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

LS2 9JT, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in law or a related subject such as banking, finance, economics, or business. IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition at 88 overall with no less than 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Leeds

The university has a high student satisfaction rate - the third-best in the UK (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018).

  • In the top 100 in the (QS World University Rankings 2025)
  • Top 25 Universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • One of the largest single-site campuses in the UK
  • Diverse campus with over 13,800 international students