Law and Finance University of Leeds

Overview

 MSc Law & Finance degree delivered by the University of Leeds is both analytical and practical, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to unravel complex topics such as contracts, financial regulation, corporate governance, and risk management.

Key Facts

Delivered jointly by the School of Law and the Business School, the course ensures an unparalleled educational experience. Drawing on the robust expertise of the School of Law, it covers areas such as financial, corporate, tax, competition, commercial, and banking law. This solid foundation is complemented by the Business School’s proficiency in economics, finance, accounting, and risk management, providing a unique and comprehensive educational journey. 

Our integrated approach enables students to understand and navigate the legal frameworks and financial systems that govern global transactions, equipping them to tackle contemporary challenges and adapt to the evolution of financial technology. 

Irrespective of whether your background is more in law or finance, we ensure you’ll develop the necessary skills to succeed. This is facilitated through ongoing support throughout the course, including language support for international students. 

Career opportunities:

• The MSc Law & Finance course equips students with a unique combination of legal and financial expertise, an intersection of skills that is in high demand in today’s job market. Our alumni have successfully established careers both in the UK and abroad, spanning various sectors and professions. 
• Our graduates typically go on to secure employment within the legal sector, particularly within large corporate law firms based in London or internationally. Alternatively, the financial sector also attracts many of our graduates, with roles in areas such as investment banking, private equity, commercial banking, hedge fund management, and venture capitalism. In addition, the diverse skillset developed during the course opens up opportunities in related sectors, including market regulation, compliance, accountancy, and management consultancy.
• Many of our graduates have chosen to make their mark in government, international organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and international media or journalism. There are also those who have ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing their own businesses. 
• Each year, a proportion of our graduates opt for a career in academia, capitalising on their MSc to delve deeper into research and higher education.