In today’s unpredictable financial markets, strategic financial decisions and policies frequently need to be considered in relation to various legal requirements and constraints. Business people increasingly need to have an understanding of the financial and accounting principles which underpin and inform legal regulation of financial institutions, financial instruments and financial markets. Consequently, finance graduates who also have a strong legal knowledge, will be very attractive to a range of financial institutions and other organisations, both in the UK and overseas. This joint masters programme between the Department of Accounting & Finance and the Law School addresses this skills gap in the global market by introducing students to both the legal aspects of regulation of international finance as well as to principles of accounting and finance.

The international market for graduates in finance continues to expand, but the opportunities for employment with the better known financial institutions remains competitive. The employability of those finance graduates who can also demonstrate a good knowledge of law will be enhanced, and prove to be very attractive to those organisations, financial institutions and law firms, involved in financial decision taking and the resolution of financial issues.