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Overview
You’ll learn how banks, funds and other institutions operate, how financial markets function, and how companies use these markets to manage risk. Ideal for lawyers and finance professionals, the course provides a strong commercial foundation and the confidence to engage with City‑based clients and transactions.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Understanding the City course at BPP University you will be able to:
- Understand the structure and purpose of the City and its key financial institutions
- Identify major categories of financial risk and how the City mitigates them
- Explain the role of investment, commercial and private banks, hedge funds and regulators
- Describe how the currency and debt markets operate
- Understand core features of equity markets, derivatives, commodities and insurance markets
- Recognise how financial markets interact and why they matter for legal practice
Programme Structure
Topics in this course include:
- The City: key players, types of financial risk, banking and regulation
- Markets (1): foreign exchange, money markets, and debt instruments
- Markets (2): equities, derivatives, commodities and insurance
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Legal Studies View 84 other Short Courses in Legal Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- This course is designed for legal professionals at all stages of their careers, including trainees, apprentices, paralegals, newly qualified lawyers and anyone seeking a practical introduction to the financial markets and institutions that shape modern legal practice.
- It is also highly relevant for professionals working in commercial, compliance, risk, operations and support functions who want to better understand the commercial drivers, financial risks and market context behind client instructions and business decisions.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents738 GBP / full≈ 738 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents738 GBP / full≈ 738 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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