LLM Banking and Debt Finance Online

Program Overview

The LLM Banking and Debt Finance Online is a postgraduate degree for law and non-law graduates. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of banking and debt finance, preparing them for careers in various fields such as banking, insurance, and compliance. The program offers a flexible online format, allowing students to study at their own pace while gaining practical knowledge from subject-matter experts. With a focus on legal practice and networking opportunities, the program equips students with the skills and connections to succeed in the field of banking and debt finance.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The LLM Banking and Debt Finance Online is a postgraduate degree designed for both law and non-law graduates seeking to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognized Master's course equips students with the skills necessary to progress within various fields, including banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, compliance, and regulation.

Objectives:

The program aims to provide students with:

• In-depth knowledge of Banking and Debt Finance in practice.
• Ability to apply complex legal rules to real-world problems.
• Understanding of the regulation of banks, including risk management and the role of the Basel Committee.
• Insight into the legal framework for the regulation and supervision of banks in the UK, particularly in response to the 2007-2009 financial crisis.
• Knowledge of the relationship between banks and their customers under English Law.
• Understanding of the features, types, and applications of debt finance and derivative transactions.

Outline:

Program Structure:

• Full-time: 12 months
• Part-time: 24 months

Course Schedule:

• Start Dates: September 2024, February 2025

Modules:

Terms 1 & 2 (Full-time) or 1-4 (Part-time):

• Compulsory Modules:
• Banking and Debt Finance:
This module provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing banking and debt finance in the UK. It covers topics such as bank regulation, risk management, customer relationships, and various types of debt finance.
• Research Methods Training: This module equips students with the necessary skills to conduct independent research and prepare for their dissertation.
It covers research methodologies, data analysis, and academic writing.
• Elective Modules (Choose three):
• Compliance and Regulation:
This module explores the legal and regulatory framework governing financial institutions, including compliance requirements, anti-money laundering regulations, and data protection laws.
• Insolvency Law: This module examines the legal principles and procedures governing insolvency and bankruptcy in the UK.
It covers topics such as administration, liquidation, and receivership.
• Investment Regulation: This module examines the legal and regulatory framework governing investment funds and securities markets, including investor protection, market manipulation, and insider trading.

Term 3 (Full-time) or 1-4 (Part-time):

• Dissertation in Banking and Debt Finance: This module requires students to conduct independent research and write a dissertation on a specific topic related to banking and debt finance.
It allows students to delve deeper into a particular area of interest and demonstrate their research and analytical skills.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
• Coursework assignments: 4,500-word assignments are used to assess students' ability to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios and demonstrate their research and writing skills.
• Dissertation: A 15,000-word dissertation is required for the final term, allowing students to conduct in-depth research and analysis on a specific topic within banking and debt finance.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Learner-centered approach:
The program emphasizes active learning and encourages student participation.
• Prepare, Engage, Consolidate approach: Each module is divided into units, with students preparing for interactive workshops or online activities before consolidating their learning.
• Online learning platform: The program utilizes an online learning platform to deliver course materials, facilitate discussions, and provide access to resources.
• Faculty:
• Subject matter specialists:
The program is taught by a combination of former and current practitioners, as well as research and teaching academics.
• Focus on legal practice: The faculty emphasizes practical applications of legal principles and prepares students for real-world legal careers.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Banking:
Corporate banking, investment banking, retail banking, commercial banking
• Insurance:
Underwriting, claims handling, risk management
• Wealth and Asset Management:
Financial planning, portfolio management, investment analysis
• Compliance and Regulation:
Compliance officer, regulatory analyst, risk manager
• Legal Practice:
Solicitor, barrister, legal consultant
• Opportunities:
• Flexible Study: The online format allows students to study at their own pace and around their other commitments, while still benefiting from the University's expertise, experience, and employability focus.