Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Online LLM

Program Overview

This online LLM in Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Law provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal implications of these industries. It explores national and international law, identifies legal gaps and conflicts, and develops expertise in the legal regimes governing technology, media, and telecommunications. The flexible program allows students to balance full-time employment with their studies, and graduates benefit from a high employment rate and access to career support and networking opportunities.

Program Outline

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Online LLM

Degree Overview:

• This LLM provides an opportunity to analyse how technology, media and telecommunications law has affected the application of traditional legal principles.
• This program examines the complex issues concerning national and international law, while exploring current and developing policies.
• You will learn to identify gaps, conflicts and compliance issues and develop expertise in the legal regimes governing the supply and use of technology, media and telecommunications.
• You have the option to attend the annual Residential Weekend for Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Online Learning students, giving you the chance to network with staff, alumni and fellow students.
• The flexible nature of this program allows you the full benefits of studying for a recognised UK university qualification whilst still in full-time employment.

Outline:

• The programme is delivered via our web-based online learning environment (OLE).
All written assignments are submitted through the e-learning system. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be part of the student community.
• The flexible nature of this programme allows you the full benefit of studying for a recognised UK university qualification whilst still in full-time employment.
• Non law graduates can take a Pre-Sessional Module on Legal Systems, Research Skills and Writing for IT Law.

Assessment:

• In your taught online modules you will be assessed by coursework: tasks (30%) plus final essay (70%), or tasks (30%) plus final assessment exercise (70%).
Research paper: optional attendance at the residential weekend (presentation and 5,000 word essay).

Teaching:

• This programme is delivered via our web-based online learning environment (OLE).
All written assignments are submitted through the e-learning system. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be part of the student community.

Careers:

• There is a very high rate of employment of our students within six months of graduation.
• Study at one of the top 10 law schools in the UK for the quality of our research and teaching (REF 2014) and 32nd in the world by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, and 10th in the UK and 50th in world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by subject.

Home/Overseas: £7,550 The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years.