Study International Financial Law LLM at University of Sussex in the UK, School of Law, Politics and Sociology

International Financial Law LLM

UK

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What will I learn?

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. On this course, you’ll learn from leading scholars, lawyers and practitioners whose research and professional activities underpin their teaching. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of: domestic and international developments from practical, regulatory and policy perspectives on financial and corporate law the financial services industry regulatory issues affecting major transactions in global financial markets. This course gives you flexibility to tailor your studies to your interests. You can choose from modules that will give you a strong background in core aspects of corporate and financial law. See the modules section for our latest options, but topics you cover may include: how to draft complex international financial contracts the implications of fintech regulation, including cryptocurrencies the international capital and liquidity rules for banks how to identify and prevent money laundering and other financial crimes ways to guarantee corporate compliance with sustainable and green finance rules how to master arbitration in investment disputes

Which department am I in?

School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week

This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should normally be in law or a relevant subject such as economics, finance, international relations, political science, history, criminology, criminal justice, or sociology. You may still be considered if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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

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