LLM Financial Services Law, Regulation and Compliance at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

There is an increasing demand for legal awareness in the financial services sector. Our practice-focused approach will give you the professional edge needed to advance in this competitive industry. These courses are taught online, so you have the freedom to learn from wherever you are in the world.

Faculty: School of Business, Environment and Law | Duration: 1 year full-time distance learning; 2 years part-time distance learning | Study mode: online (full-time distance learning / part-time distance learning) | Intake: January 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

These courses are designed to develop your practical understanding of important legal principles, detailed regulatory requirements and compliance issues facing the financial services sector. You’ll have the opportunity critically to explore various areas of financial services law including corporate governance, risk management, complaints and financial crime.

Career pathways

These courses provide a stepping stone to career advancement, both as a legal practitioner or as a professional in the financial services sector. On successful completion, you could work in politics, the government, businesses, with the law commission, in insurance, banking, the civil service, local authorities or the media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll be required to have: a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as law, commercial law, business law, financial law, maritime law or maritime practice (or an equivalent international qualification). an IELTs score of 6.5 or above as a standard entry requirement for law courses. If you have a degree outside of the subject areas listed above, you may still be considered. For mature applicants without a degree, you may be considered on merit of 2+ years appropriate work experience and other professional development or professional qualifications. English language: If you require a Student visa 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 higher requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Distance Learning, January 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Distance Learning, January 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time distance learning; 2 years part-time distance learning

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=FRCMDL-B

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