Program Overview

UK, EU & US Copyright Law Master of Arts MA

Key information

Study mode: Distance Learning Duration: One year (in addition to PGDip year) Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): UK: 60 credits in addition to 120 credits gained from previous completion of the PGDip. ECTS: 30 credits in addition to 60 credits gained from previous completion of the PGDip. Application status: Open Start date: September 2025

Course essentials

• You will undertake a research project based on the teaching and learning completed in your PGDip course.
• Base campus: Strand Campus
• Regulating bodies: King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry requirements

UK applicants

• Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
• Programme-Specific Requirements: Applicants need to have successfully completed the UK, EU & US Copyright Law Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) at merit level or above. Normally students are required to start the MA programme within 2 years of finishing the PGDip programme.
• 2:1 undergraduate degree in law/economics/related discipline, or be a qualified barrister or solicitor. Applications from candidates who have achieved a comparable academic level through past studies and where previous study, work or experience has made the applicant a suitable candidate for admission may also be considered.
• In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

International applicants

• Equivalent International qualifications: Select a country to view the equivalent international qualifications
• English language requirements: English language band: B

Teaching & structure

• Teaching methods: Distance Learning
• Assessment: Dissertation (100%)
• Structure: Required modules - Dissertation (60 Credits)

Employability

• Completing this rigorous programme will give you a competitive edge in the job market. With its practical approach you can apply your expertise immediately to your work environment. You will also have opportunities to network with professionals in your area from all over the world. Programme graduates are mostly professionals who enjoy specialisation and promotion in their existing workplace or new employment destinations.

Fees & Funding

• Tuition Fees: UK: £4,750, International: £4,750
• Deposit: £1000
• Additional Costs: Books, library fees and fines, personal photocopies, stationery, binding of two dissertations and postal or courier costs for dispatch to London, graduation costs.

Application closing date guidance

• Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2025 (23:59 UK time)
• The final application deadline is on 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time)