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Law and Finance MSc

London, Bloomsbury

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The MSc Law and Finance is a new, cutting-edge programme that integrates law and finance to meet the demands of today’s corporate landscape and financial markets. With an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum, it prepares graduates for success across legal, financial, and regulatory sectors, offering a distinct advantage in navigating complex global markets.

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UK students International students
Study mode
UK tuition fees (2025/26)
£47,900
£23,950
Overseas tuition fees (2025/26)
£47,900
£23,950
Duration
1 academic year
2 academic years
Programme starts
September 2025
Applications accepted
Applicants who require a visa: 14 Oct 2024 – 04 Apr 2025
Applications close at 5pm UK time

Applications open

Applicants who do not require a visa: 14 Oct 2024 – 29 Aug 2025
Applications close at 5pm UK time

Applications open

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements: A high 2:1 which will normally mean an average of at least 68% (or equivalent in other jurisdictions) across all years of study. We may consider applicants who are close to but have not met this threshold if they have extensive practical experience and where spaces on the programme are available.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4
Please check the Faculty of Laws website to see which tests we accept.

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree


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The MSc Law and Finance will provide you with a cutting-edge education at the intersection of law and finance delivered by the UCL Faculty of Laws, School of Management, and Department of Economics.

In today’s interconnected and highly regulated financial markets, it is increasingly important for professionals to be equipped with comprehensive knowledge across law, finance, economics, and accounting. Corporate law firms routinely seek lawyers that are financially literate and have a good understanding of economics and accounting. Finance professionals with business degrees at investment banks and other financial institutions increasingly require legal training. Likewise, regulators and policy makers seek people with expertise in both law and finance.

Our innovative interdisciplinary postgraduate programme in Law and Finance is designed to address this need, offering you a unique and holistic learning experience that transcends conventional disciplinary boundaries of academia. You will acquire the necessary skills to navigate the complex interplay between law and finance and confidently tackle complex issues that arise in modern financial markets. You will learn about key concepts of financial economics, the operation of financial markets and financial institutions, as well as the regulatory framework applicable to corporations and markets. The programme will enable you to identify connections between finance and law and comprehensively evaluate the financial and regulatory implications of complex financial transactions, such as financing decisions of corporations, mergers and acquisitions, take-public and take-private transactions, or corporate reorganisations and restructurings. 

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Who this course is for

The programme is open to students with either a law background or a background in finance, economics, accounting, or a cognate discipline. Those without the necessary background in either law or finance will attend a pre-course in the relevant discipline, which may require early arrival in London.

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

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The MSc Law and Finance is a highly competitive programme tailored to equip ambitious graduates with robust specialised knowledge at the nexus of law and finance. Graduates from this field will possess a unique understanding of financial systems and the legal frameworks within which they operate and are highly sought after by law firms and financial institutions.

Through a wide variety of modules from the Faculty of Laws, School of Management and the Department of Economics students can explore their intellectual interests and tailor this programme to suit their career aspirations. You will learn from leaders in the field of law and finance and be challenged to think critically, analyse legal arguments and dissect complex legal and financial issues. 

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a work placement at a top financial or legal institution in London, gaining hands-on experience, developing professional skills, and building valuable connections.  

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The foundation of your career

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With a graduate degree from UCL, you will be well-equipped to achieve your career ambitions. 

You will be able to access specialised careers services to support your journey from student to the professional world. This includes one-to-one advice sessions, covering CV writing, making applications and practice interviews; as well as offering training workshops and bespoke careers events. 

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Employability

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As a graduate of the MSc Law and Finance, you will emerge with a distinct competitive advantage and will be equipped to pursue a wide range of professional opportunities in diverse sectors, including law firms, financial institutions, regulatory agencies, consulting firms, and multinational corporations. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme also ensures that you will be well-prepared to adapt to evolving market conditions and emerging challenges, making you a valuable asset to any organisation.

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Networking

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Students benefit from UCL’s extensive network of alumni and industry contacts, with numerous opportunities to engage in networking events, careers fairs, and professional development workshops. The UCL Laws career service offers personalised support to help students transition into their desired careers.

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Teaching and learning

On this programme you will study between the UCL Faculty of Laws in Bentham House in Bloomsbury and the School of Management in Canary Wharf. The programme modules will be taught in a combination of seminars, lectures and tutorials.

You will be expected to prepare in advance and actively participate in class discussions, especially during seminars and tutorials. You may also work in teams and deliver presentations to your class

Assessment in taught modules is usually by examination, but may also include a coursework essay, or other methods of assessment, such as an oral presentations. Most assessments take place in term 3.

During the programme, you can choose to either take part in a two-month work placement opportunity at a top legal or financial institution in London, followed by a written report about the tasks undertaken; or research and write a 10,000 word independent research essay on a topic at the intersection of law and finance. Both options will take place in term 3 and count towards your final grade. 

Students who choose the work placement option will go through a selection and matching process. This process aims to align students with placements that suit their skills and interests while also meeting the specific requirements and expectations of the employer.

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For full-time students, typical contact hours are approximately 2 hours per week for each taught module you are taking in any one term. Outside of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials full-time students typically study the equivalent of a full-time job, using their remaining time for self-directed study and completing coursework assignments.

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Modules

Full-time students will study 180 credits to complete the MSc Law and Finance over 12 months.

A pre-course in mathematics, accounting basics, and quantitative methods will be mandatory for all students who do not have a degree in a quantitative subject, and pre-course in legal methods will be mandatory for all students who do not have a law degree.

Term 1

Core modules include:

  • Economic foundations of regulation and government (15 credits)
  • Investments and asset management (15 credits)
  • Theory and practice of the law of corporate finance (45 credits)

Term 2

Core modules include:

  • Corporate transactions and restructuring (15 credits)
  • Theory and practice of the law of corporate finance (Continued)

Term 3

The programme emphasises applying learned theory through practical experience and professional development, enabling students to gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills and build valuable connections. For the required experiential practice component of this programme, students can apply to either:

write a report on a two-month work placement with a financial/legal institution (subject to availability); OR
write a report on a number of corporate and finance case study deal simulations undertaken with practitioners, industry experts and expert academics; OR
write an independent practice project or research essay at the intersection of law and finance supervised by an expert academic.

The work placements and case study deal simulations will involve a selection and matching process to ensure students are not only aligned with their personal skills and interests but also meet the specific needs and expectations of the relevant financial/legal institution or practitioner and industry expert leads.

Part-time students will study 180 credits to complete the MSc Law and Finance over 24 months. Part-time students will follow the same programme as full-time students above, except students are expected to take the four compulsory core modules in year one and the optional modules, together with the work placement,  case study deal simulations or dissertation, in year two. 

Compulsory modules

Economic Foundations of Regulation and Government

Investments and Asset Management

Corporate Transactions and Restructuring

Theory and Practice of the Law of Corporate Finance


Optional modules


















Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students take modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Law and Finance.

Placement

The programme emphasises applying learned theory through practical experience and professional development, enabling students to gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills and build valuable connections. For the required experiential practice component of this programme, students can apply to either:

write a report on a two-month work placement with a financial/legal institution (subject to availability); OR
write a report on a number of corporate and finance case study deal simulations undertaken with practitioners, industry experts and expert academics; OR
write an independent practice project or research essay at the intersection of law and finance supervised by an expert academic.

The work placements and case study deal simulations will involve a selection and matching process to ensure students are not only aligned with their personal skills and interests but also meet the specific needs and expectations of the relevant financial/legal institution or practitioner and industry expert leads.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services team.

Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students
Fee description Full-time Part-time
Tuition fees (2025/26) £47,900 £23,950
Tuition fees (2025/26) £47,900 £23,950

Additional costs

Fee deposit information to be confirmed.

If you are required to take the pre-course, you may need to arrive a couple of weeks before the beginning of term. There are no costs associated with the course, but you will need to cover costs for earlier accommodation.  

UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2 is £114.50. This price was published by TfL in 2024. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide.

Funding your studies

We have established a variety of scholarships to increase access for those with outstanding academic achievements. For more information on available scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year please see the UCL Laws website.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

See all the ways you can fund your studies

Next steps

When we assess your application, we would like to learn through your personal statement:

  • Why you want to study Law and Finance at graduate level and at UCL
  • How your academic and professional background meets the demands of this programme
  • Where you would like to go professionally with your degree
  • The modules you would like to take as part of this degree
  • Whether you would be interested in the work placement opportunity at either a legal or financial institution; or researching and writing an independent research essay, and the topic you would like to explore. 

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

Choose your programme

Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2025-2026

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