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LAWS77-541: Banking and Finance Law

Description

Banking and Finance Law is an elective subject in postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Law. Students enrolled in this subject will learn about Australian banking and finance law and will examine the functions and regulatory framework of banks and financial institutions in Australia. 

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: LAWS77-541
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Semesters offered:
  • September 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Law
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,680.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $6,500.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Critically analyse the regulatory framework of Australian banks and financial services.
  2. Critically apply Australian banking and finance law.
  3. Demonstrate advanced level research, reasoning, and communication skills in the application of Australian banking and finance law.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Restrictions:

Must be admitted into a Masters Level Law degree OR be an approved Law Study Abroad or Law Exchange student.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025
    Semester start: 15/09/2025
    Subject start: 15/09/2025
    Last enrolment: 28/09/2025
    Teaching census: 10/10/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 11/10/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 01/11/2025
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025
Semester start: 15/09/2025
Subject start: 15/09/2025
Last enrolment: 28/09/2025
Teaching census: 10/10/2025
Withdraw - Financial: 11/10/2025
Withdraw - Academic: 01/11/2025