LLM FinTech Law

This specialised LLM will equip you with expert knowledge in Financial Technology (FinTech) law and regulation. Recent developments in FinTech are having an increasing effect on the way individuals, businesses and governments save, borrow, spend, and invest. This Masters will introduce key alternative finance products and services such as mobile payments, crowdfunding, crypto assets, private digital currencies, stablecoins, decentralised finance, and the approaches to central bank digital currencies. These services have been facilitated by technologies such as distributed ledger technology (DLT) blockchain, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
You'll learn about the role that financial regulation plays in key FinTech developments such as mobile payments, crowdfunding, cryptoassets, private digital currencies, stablecoins, and decentralised finance. You'll develop an understanding of the role that law and technology play in facilitating international transactions such as syndicated lending and international bond issues.
All our LLM courses are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops with six contact hours a week taking place during weekday evenings from 6 - 9pm. We extensively use problem-based learning, class discussion, and case studies to ensure our teaching is brought to life, while all our lectures are issued as podcasts to give you greater access to learning resources and allow you to revisit specific classes.
After completing this programme, you would be able to work in roles including financial/fintech compliance specialists, lawyers within financial/fintech institutions and law firms that have finance practice areas (they would need to have qualified in their chosen jurisdiction of practice), financial regulators and policymakers within government departments such as the ministry of finance/ treasury.

Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) or equivalent in any subject.
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.
As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in your application or may request additional information such as a CV or attendance at an interview.

Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).