Program Overview
The Banking and Law at Bangor University is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Banking and Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bangor, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Banking and Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Legal Research Methods
- International Banking Law
- Dissertation on any topic within Law & Banking
- International Criminal Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Children\x92s Rights in Domestic and International Law
- European Human Rights Law
- EU Internal Markets Law
- Competition Law
- Global Trade Law
- Comparative Corporate Governance
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Law of Armed Conflict
- Dealing with the Legacies of the Past
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
We normally require a minimum of a 2(ii) degree from an approved University.
International applicants are normally required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The minimum English language requirements will normally be:
IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each individual component score
Pearson PTE: a score of 62 (with no element lower than 58)
Cambridge English Test \xc2\x96 Advanced: 176 (with no element lower than 169)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Bangor University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Wales, Bangor
University of Wales, Bangor
Bangor, United Kingdom
University of Wales, Bangor is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months