Master of Banking and Finance Law

at University of Melbourne

Course structure
Students must complete 100 credit points in total.

Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete Fundamentals of the Common Law, as well as 87.5 credit points of study from the prescribed list of subjects.

Students with a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete 87.5 credit points of study from the prescribed list and may choose 12.5 credit points from the subjects available in the Master of Laws (excluding Fundamentals of the Common Law and the Minor Thesis).

Subject timing and format
The Melbourne Law Masters program has been designed around the busy schedules of working professionals. Subjects are offered from February to December each year. Most subjects are taught intensively over five days, with some subjects taught for two hours each week during the semester.

Subjects delivered online will have a combination of pre-recorded lecture content, live sessions and discussion boards among other resources. On-campus subjects involve interactive, seminar-style classes in the Law Building in Melbourne.

Class sizes are typically limited to 30 students regardless of delivery mode.

Subjects

• Australian Consumer Law
• Banking and Secured Finance
• Business Negotiations and Deal-Making
• Commercial Applications of Equity
• Cryptoassets in Global Context
• Financial Services Law
• Fundamentals of the Common Law
• Global Financial Architecture
• Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds
• International Business Transactions
• International Economic Law
• International Financial System
• International Financial Transactions
• International Legal Internship
• International Sustainable Finance
• Legal Leadership Essentials
• Liability Insurance Law
• Project Finance
• Regulation of FinTech

In assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance
• Professional experience (if necessary).

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Admission and Selection into Course Policy.

Also, in considering whether to admit an applicant the Selection Committee will consider:

• The quality of the degree(s) that the applicant has previously been awarded
• The standing and reputation of the university or universities that awarded the degree(s)
• The duration and type of work experience the applicant has obtained
• The relevance of the applicant's work experience to the course for which they have applied.

Indicative first year fee
AUD$45,312

Indicative total course fee
AUD$45,312

As a student in the Master of Banking and Finance Law, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of banking and finance law, including:

• The legal and regulatory architecture of the Australian and international financial sector across a range of subject areas;
• Key legal issues governing relationships between financial services providers and their customers, and the theory and practice of prudential and market integrity/consumer protection regulation of financial services; and
• The impact of globalisation, e-commerce and regulatory reform on the provision of financial services in Australia and internationally. 

You’ll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.