Birkbeck, University of London Multiple locations London , Englandasdasds , United Kingdom
Overview
What is it about finance that makes it appear powerful? How does finance relate to different senses of law, norms and regulation?
The first time the concept of 'freedom' was written down, in Mesopotamia c.2400 BC as ama-gi, its use did not relate to liberty from tyrannical rule, but to freedom from debt-slavery. Why is it that from the first civilisations to the present, debt-finance has exercised such power over peoples that it has led thinkers as diverse as Hindu theologians and classical economists to link finance to power?
Adopting an avowedly critical perspective, this programme refuses simply to accept current financial law and economics as given. The programme develops an understanding of the conditions in which financial crises develop. It is designed to examine the nature of finance and the power it exercises within society.
To achieve this, you will be given a solid grounding in the legal and economic principles of finance. We examine the practice of finance in today’s financial capitals with their money markets and complicated corporate structures. You will develop practical knowledge and the theoretical tools necessary to critique finance as such: from questioning the concepts of money and value, to the power of finance with respect to time and space, the nexus of finance and consciousness, to the deep relations between finance, consumption, desire and life itself.
The study of finance will be combined with that of international economic institutions, and a range of specialised modules that you can choose based on your individual interests.
Careers and Employability
Graduates go on to careers in the charity sector, local and national government and law. Possible professions include barrister, solicitor, or civil service administrator. This International Economic Law (Intensive) programme at Birkbeck, University of London is also useful in a variety of roles within charities, focusing on international development, as an advisor to a private company, or as part of a specialist law firm.
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Courses include:
- Introduction to International Economic Law, Justice and Development (Intensive)
- Introduction to the Law of International Finance
- Advanced International Economic Law, Justice and Development (Intensive)
- Introduction to International Economic Law, Justice and Development (Intensive)
- Crisis, Conflict and Human Rights: Contemporary Challenges
- Cultures of Human rights (Intensive)
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics International Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 350 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in United KingdomMore information
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GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A second-class honours degree in law or a related discipline (see below). We welcome other relevant qualifications and appropriate professional training and experience.
- If you have a first degree in a subject other than law, or if you want to refresh pre-existing legal knowledge and skills, you might consider completing a pre-sessional course in law and legal method, such as the one offered by SOAS. This intensive two-week course runs during the daytime in September. It is designed primarily for those who do not already possess a law degree and provides an introduction to law, legal method and associated skills and techniques.
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International
16800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16800 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
11000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 11000 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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