Why study this course?
This top-up LLM in Financial Services Law, Regulation and Compliance is an online course for those who have already acquired the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Services Law, Regulation and Compliance.
You can study this course from your home, wherever that may be around the world. You won't have to study or attend sessions on campus, so you can still attend to your other responsibilities and work commitments.
Our law courses are ranked ninth in the UK for teaching quality in the Guardian University Guide 2023.
More about this course
Following the banking crisis, there has been an increased need for professionals in the sector to study and understand the regulation of financial services. This course encourages you to look critically at an area of financial services law, regulation and compliance of your own interest. There is an emphasis on gaining a sound grasp of the relevant academic literature, including substantial use of key scholarly journals in the field.
You’ll be supported in undertaking online research using electronic law databases and a virtual learning environment that includes the module handbooks, lecture notes, weblinks, discussion groups, study skills materials and assessment criteria.
You’ll also have regular email support from the module tutor and dissertation supervisor, who are expert practitioners in the field.
Like many of our applicants, you may already be working in financial services or the consulting sector. While people take the course for various reasons, it's especially well-suited if you're seeking career advancement.
Assessment
Part one of the course is assessed via a research proposal and literature review. Part two is assessed via a 10,000 to 15,000-word supervised research-based dissertation on a financial services law, regulation and compliance topic of your choice.
Fees and key information
Apply nowEntry requirements
You will be required to have:
- passed the Financial Services Law, Regulation and Compliance Postgraduate Diploma.
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
English language requirements
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
Modular structure
You are required to take one module, which is made up of two parts. Part one deals with the research proposal, and part two with the dissertation itself.
During part one, you'll develop the theoretical and practical knowledge of research methods to improve your analytical skills, as well as learn how to communicate complex ideas. You will learn how to explore subjects such as research philosophy, developing research questions and using literature sources.
During part two, you'll complete your dissertation.
Where this course can take you
This course provides highly-specialised knowledge and research skills relevant to both legal practitioners and those operating more generally within the regulation and compliance environment of financial services or professional consulting sector.
Anyone working in politics, government, business, work-with-the-law commission, insurance, banking, the civil service, local authorities, journalism and media could also benefit from this course.
Additional costs
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.
Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
How to apply
Use the apply button to begin your application.
If you require a Student visa and wish to study a postgraduate course on a part-time basis, please read our how to apply information for international students to ensure you have all the details you need about the application process.
When to apply
You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course.
To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.
