MSc Law, Regulation and the International Financial System

MSc Law, Regulation and the International Financial System

Overview

In recent years, governments, policy makers, regulators, and the financial industry have put significant efforts to promote legal compliance, a fair-dealing cultures and practices in the financial sector. This has increase in the demand for people with knowledge in both law and finance.

The MSc Law, Regulation and the International Financial System (MSc) programme aims at providing a thorough understanding of the issues associated with the financial services sector. The programme will explore relevant knowledge related to business operations, regulations, and international best practice in this area. It will also develop in-depth learning through a major independent research project in a specialist area.

Upon completion, the students will be sufficiently equipped with the specialist knowledge for legal and finance industry.

Why choose the University of Greenwich MSc Programme?

Recognition of Degree

  • MSc degree is conferred by the University of Greenwich.
  • Equivalent academic status and recognition to the local students in UK.
An Express way for a Reputable UK Degree

  • International recognised university.
  • Worldwide recognised fully accredited UK degree.
Attainable in ONE Year

  • 5 Taught Modules + Dissertation which can be completed in 12 months.
Assignment-based Assessment

  • 100% written assessment only.
Reasonable Programme Fee

  • Affordable and Competitive.
Fully taught by experienced local associate faculty

  • Taught by qualified solicitors/ barristers and academics in legal and financial industry.
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Information at a Glance

Intake Commences:

May 2025

Deadline for Submission:

7 Feb 2025

Tuition fee

HK$88,500

Medium of Instruction:

English
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University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich has been providing higher education for over 125 years. The University is a public, research university with four faculties: Architecture, Computing & Humanities; Business School; Education & Health; and Engineering & Science. The university operates across three campuses: Greenwich and Avery Hill in London and Medway in Kent. It has over 38,000 UK and international students studying at three campuses in the UK, and an additional 17,000 students studying overseas.

Achievements of University of Greenwich:

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Alumni of the University of Greenwich

Professor Charles Kao

Professor Charles Kao

  • 2009 Nobel Prize winner in Physics for his ground breaking research in fibre optics.
  • A graduate of Electrical Engineering programme at the University’s predecessor, Woolwich Polytechnic, in 1957.

Professor Abiy Ahmed

Mr Abiy Ahmed

  • Prime Minister of Ethiopia since 2018.
  • 2019 Nobel Peace Prize winner for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation.
  • A graduate of MA in Transformational Leadership and Change in 2011.

Details

Programme Structure

The MSc programme contains 6 modules of which the first five are taught modules and the final one is Dissertation (15,000 words). The programme can be completed in 1 year.

There are two intakes each year: May and September. Core modules for students of both intakes include Research Methods in Law, Banking and Finance Law, and International Financial System. Non-law background students are required to study Common Law Foundations, while non-finance background students are required to study Introduction to Finance. In addition, students in the May intake will study Corporate Law, whereas those in the September intake will study Intellectual Property Law instead.

Regarding the Dissertation, students will receive guidance and advices from supervisors assigned to them.

Module Credit No. of Lectures Lecture Time
May Intake September Intake
1. Common Law Foundations* / Introduction to Finance# 15 5 7-10pm
2. Research Methods in Law 15 5 7-10pm
3. Corporate Law 3. International Financial System 30 10 7-10pm
4. Corporate Law 4. Intellectual Property Law 30 10 7-10pm
5. International Financial System 5. Banking and Finance Law 30 10 7-10pm
6. Dissertation 60 6 individual supervision meetings 7-10pm
(30 minutes per session)

* For non-law background students
# For non-finance background students


Award

Upon completion, students will be awarded the MSc Law, Regulation and the International Financial System by the University of Greenwich.


Admission

Tuition

HK$88,500 payable by THREE instalments

Entry Qualifications

Applicants should hold:

  • An undergraduate 2:2 degree or equivalent in law, finance, business or a related discipline;
  • Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.

English Requirements

  • Applicants educated in a language other than English should have an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or equivalent.

Enquiry

Course Details

Ms Mandy Kwok
Phone: 2774 8599
Email: msclf.greenwich@hkma.org.hk
 
Mr Sam Wong
Phone: 2774 8513
Email: msclf.greenwich@hkma.org.hk

General Enquiry

Phone: 2774 8500 / Ivy Ng 3468 6023 / Shino Choi 3468 6024 / Windy Ng 3468 6025
Email: hkma@hkma.org.hk / enrol@hkma.org.hk
Fax: 2365 1000