Finance and E-Commerce Law, LLM

This programme focuses on the law and legal framework governing finance and e-commerce, as well as exploring various legal issues surrounding international trade and global markets.  Legal employers now place a high premium on graduates with knowledge and skills relating to these rapidly developing areas.  The programme combines the acquisition of sound academic theory with the development of practical legal abilities, such as IT and legal research.  Wherever possible, it seeks to place law in the wider context of social, political, moral and economic issues. Employability skills are incorporated into every course on the programme, enabling students to gain key transferable skills which will enhance career prospects. Students are also offered the opportunity to select specialist options and a dissertation, in order to develop a depth of knowledge in areas of interest.

Situated in London, on the banks of the River Thames, we are ideally placed for access to Central London and Canary Wharf. This proximity has assisted us in developing strong links with national and international commercial firms.  These links have enabled the department to develop an excellent employability programme, particularly in the commercial, regulated and legal sectors. As a student on the LLM in Finance and E-Commerce Law, you will be ideally placed to further your career in these areas.

School

Humanities & Social Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

1 year full-time

Entry Requirements

A first degree with honours in law or in a law-related discipline (minimum 2.2) from a recognised home (UK/EU) or overseas university. 

• Students educated in a language other than English should have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or an equivalent rating in another language testing system.

Assessment

A range of assessment methods will be used, including coursework, class presentations and a dissertation.

Career options

The programme is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to explore developing areas of commercial law, banking law and e-commerce. The relevance of this programme to many areas of commercial practice, combined with the transferable research and analytical skill developed mean that students on completion will be well placed to gain employment in a variety of commercial and corporate fields.

In addition, the law department at Greenwich has an excellent record of working with leading legal and banking firms to develop employability opportunities for law students.

The LLM in Finance and E-Commerce Law is a stimulating and engaging programme which will enable you to:

• Acquire a detailed knowledge and understanding of the legal framework governing finance, e-commerce and related areas of commercial law
• Develop legal skills of evaluation, analysis and research within the specific context of the legal framework governing finance and e-commerce
• Conduct independent research and produce logical and creative arguments.

Content

• Banking and Finance Law (30 credits)
• E-Commerce (30 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)
• Foundations for Postgraduate Research (15 credits)
• Research methods in Law (15 credits)

One option course (30 credits) from the following:

• Corporate law
• Competition Law
• Intellectual Property law
• International Trade Law
• Employment Law

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Find out more about our fees and the support available to you at our:

• Postgraduate finance pages
• International students' finance pages