Overview

The International Banking Law and Finance LL.M programme from The University of Edinburgh taught by leading international experts, offers an interdisciplinary study of the legal and economic aspects of international banking and corporate finance law and practice, and of global finance regulation.

Previous students have had the opportunity to attend guest lectures from high-profile speakers ranging from top regulators, previously including the European Banking Authority and of the Prudential Regulation Authority, to highly respected law professors and outstanding economists.

The programme focuses on:

interdisciplinary analysis of the regulatory policies and structures underpinning international and national finance;
the key role played by the legal infrastructure in underpinning global banking and cross-border financial transactions; and

lawyers’ role in structuring banking and corporate finance practices.

Career opportunities:

Past graduates have joined, or advanced pre-existing careers with, large global banks, global law firms, regulatory agencies, central banks, private sector consulting firms, FinTech operators, venture capital and private equity firms, asset management companies, compliance and accounting firms and other public and private sector organisations.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Practice of Corporate Finance and the Law

Practice of International Banking and the Law

Regulation of International Finance: The Law, the Economics, the Politics
Dissertation LLM International Banking Law and Finance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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There are 2 rounds of application.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Law Finance Master of Laws (LLM) View 334 other Masters in International Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum UK 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or its international equivalent, in law.

We will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study.

Supporting your application:

Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance.

Relevant professional qualifications will be considered.

Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

30500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

15200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15200 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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