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LLM FinTech Law

University of East London

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    University Square Stratford - Online

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This specialised LLM will equip you with expert knowledge in Financial Technology (FinTech) law and regulation. Recent developments in FinTech are having an increasing effect on the way individuals, businesses and governments save, borrow, spend, and invest. This Masters will introduce key alternative finance products and services such as mobile payments, crowdfunding, crypto assets, private digital currencies, stablecoins, decentralised finance, and the approaches to central bank digital currencies. These services have been facilitated by technologies such as distributed ledger technology (DLT) blockchain, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.You'll learn about the role that financial regulation plays in key FinTech developments such as mobile payments, crowdfunding, cryptoassets, private digital currencies, stablecoins, and decentralised finance. You'll develop an understanding of the role that law and technology play in facilitating international transactions such as syndicated lending and international bond issues.All our LLM courses are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops with six contact hours a week taking place during weekday evenings from 6 - 9pm. We extensively use problem-based learning, class discussion, and case studies to ensure our teaching is brought to life, while all our lectures are issued as podcasts to give you greater access to learning resources and allow you to revisit specific classes.After completing this programme, you would be able to work in roles including financial/fintech compliance specialists lawyers within financial/fintech institutions and law firms that have finance practice areas (they would need to have qualified in their chosen jurisdiction of practice) financial regulators and policymakers within government departments such as the ministry of finance/ treasury.

Tuition fees

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£ 15,960per year

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University information

University of East London

University of East London

  • University League Table

    126th

  • Campus address

    University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, Newham, E16 2RD, England

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One of the few universities in London with on-campus accommodation. Accommodation boasts beautiful waterfront views, and each student gets their own en suite.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of the University of East London. UEL is home to more than 36,000 students representing over 160 nationalities.
Location. London offers great cultural richness, including world-class museums and art galleries, and career opportunities across all industries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    104th out of 112 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    106 45%

    90th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    55.0 55%

    108th

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    5th

    45

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