Study LLM Law - Banking and Finance Law at University of Bristol in the UK, School of Law

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Overview The LLM Banking and Finance Law examines contemporary challenges and evolving dynamics in law, regulation, and policy within the banking and finance sectors. You will study a range of specialist units, gaining an in-depth understanding of real-world issues and the opportunity to challenge traditional approaches. This programme is designed for those who wish to specialise in banking and financial services law, regulation and policy, or in associated sectors. You will develop crucial analytical, communication and research skills valued by top employers, opening doors to a wide range of careers within the practice of law and beyond. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking within the top UK universities for employer reputation for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The University of Bristol is ranked 54th in the world and 9th in the UK for Law (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026). We support the development of your legal research and writing skills throughout the course, from pre-arrival preparation and targeted support in Terms 1 and 2, to workshops and one-to-one sessions over the summer as you work on your dissertation. Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol, ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021), means you will be engaging in a rigorous and research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers, and where you will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics.

Which department am I in?

School of Law

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£14,700.00 (US$ 18,984) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Clifton Campus

Beacon House Queens Road,

Bristol,

BS8 1QU, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£29,400.00 (US$ 37,968) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Clifton Campus

Beacon House Queens Road,

Bristol,

BS8 1QU, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in LawOR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent non-law degree in a related field, such as Business, Economics, Management or Finance.If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above, if you have evidence of significant academic or paid professional experience (at least 12 months, paid) in fields including, but not limited to: law, banking and financial services, management in a financial institution, policy research and legislative work.We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification.

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