School of Law

Compulsory modules

Insolvency law considers the history of insolvency and explores insolvency in today's world: its meaning and consequences. You investigate the theory, aims, purposes and principles that underpin the law, and examine the options available to insolvents, and the roles of those administering insolvent administrations.

International Banking Law: the regulatory framework will expand your understanding of the way banks operate, and enable you to examine the role of the legal process in the regulation of banks, both on a national and an international basis.

International Banking Law: capital markets and loans examines the role played by international banks in assisting customers that need access to capital. You will study the law and practice of international syndicated lending, and investigate the issue of bonds on the international capital markets.

Research Methods focuses on the mechanics of the research process: how to formulate research questions, design research strategies and generally go about the process of 'researching.'

Dissertation allows you to tailor your own programme of training and research in consultation with a member of staff drawn from the school's MA/PhD supervisory panel.

Optional modules

• European Business Law
• International E-Commerce Law
• Competition Law
• Corporate Law
• Advanced Corporate Law
• International Corporate Governance
• International Law of Credit and Security
• Consumer Law
• The International Law of Foreign Investment
• World Trade Organisation Law
• Trade Marks, Geographical Indications, Designs and Trade Secrets
• International Economic Law