Program Overview

LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation

Overview

A Master of Laws (LLM) in Media Law, Privacy and Defamation, offered by The University of Law, is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s course will give you the skills to progress within the media law industry and can open up pathways to careers in media, journalism, in-house legal roles, compliance manager roles and more.

Key Facts

Entry requirements

• Minimum second-class honours degree

Locations

• London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Online

Study mode options

• Full-time or Part-time

Next start date

• September 2025

Course Details

LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation

The LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation is an innovative, flexible programme that will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of media law, privacy and defamation in practice. You will explore issues such as the legal and administrative regulation of mainstream media publication, the role of the media and communication in society, as well as content issues on social media. You’ll also have the opportunity to consider freedom of expression, freedom of the press, the right to reputation, and the application of data protection and privacy rules to online advertising.

Course Structure

Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)

• In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales.
• Compulsory modules include:
  • Media Law, Privacy and Defamation
  • Research Methods Training to help you prepare for your dissertation
• You may then choose three* modules from our elective module guide running at your location of study.

Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time)

• Dissertation in Media Law, Privacy and Defamation.

Course Start Dates

September 2025

• LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation
  • Full-time: London Bloomsbury and Manchester
  • Part-time: London Bloomsbury and Manchester

February 2026

• LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation
  • Full-time: London Bloomsbury and Manchester
  • Part-time: London Bloomsbury and Manchester

September 2026

• LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation
  • Full-time: London Bloomsbury and Manchester
  • Part-time: London Bloomsbury and Manchester

February 2027

• LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation
  • Full-time: London Bloomsbury and Manchester
  • Part-time: London Bloomsbury and Manchester

Online

• Study LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation Online starting September 2025, February 2026, September 2026 or February 2027

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

• You can apply for this course directly with the University.

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)
  • Domestic students
    • London: £13,450
    • Outside of London: £11,900
  • Non-domestic students
    • London: £18,500 (or £15,500 including a £3,000 International Bursary*)
    • Outside of London: £17,000 (or £14,500 including a £2,500 International Bursary*)
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)
  • Domestic students
    • London: £14,000
    • Outside of London: £12,400
  • Non-domestic students
    • London: £19,050
    • Outside of London: £17,700

International

• We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
• If you are an international student and are coming to the UK to study, then you must apply to the Home Office for a visa. In most cases you will need to obtain a Student Route visa. In order to apply for this visa you must be sponsored by an education provider which is licensed by the UK Home Office.