LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation Online

Program Overview

Master of Laws

LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation Online

An online 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 your 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.

Why online?

This online course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.

Key Facts

Entry requirements

• Minimum second-class honours degree

Duration Options

• 12 months (full-time)
• 24 months (part-time)

Study mode options

• Full-time, Full-time Online, Part-time or Part-time Online

Next start date

• September 2025

Course Details

LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation Online

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.

When you study the LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation with us you will:

• Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.
• Learn about the context within which media law, privacy and defamation operates and interplays with other areas such as human rights and contract.
• Demonstrate best practice and responses to problem question scenarios through sound reasoning and arguments
• Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.
• Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.
• Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.
• Increase your earning potential - the 2023 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £5,000 more than their graduate counterparts.
• Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.
• 94% of postgraduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2024.
• Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.
• Flexible study – studying with ULaw Online gives you the opportunity to work at your own pace and around your other commitments, within given deadlines, and at your preferred time of day. Our online workshops are taught live by our expert lecturers, but if you're unable to attend then you can catch-up with recorded sessions at a time to suit you.
• Our online programmes will save you the time and money on commuting to and from campus and allow you to study anywhere, across devices, however you can be reassured that the course won’t be compromised on quality or be less demanding than our on campus courses.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for our September 2025 intake are as follows:

• International students requiring a Student Route Visa from outside the UK: Monday 28th July 2025
• International students requiring a Student Route Visa from inside the UK: Monday 8th September 2025
• Domestic and Online students: Monday 29th September 2025

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. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education.

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: Online
  • Part-time: Online

February 2026

• LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

September 2026

• LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

February 2027

• LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

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Study On Campus

You can also study these courses at one of our campuses across the UK. If you’re looking for a more traditional university experience, why not consider studying on campus?

Course Information

Course dates

• February 2025 start
• September 2025 start

Assessment

Modules are assessed by a three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment.

All assessments are conducted online.

The dissertation module will be assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words), and provides an opportunity for sustained, in-depth and intensive investigation into, and reflection upon, a specialist area of Media Law, Privacy and Defamation.

Structure

This online course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.

The approach to learning and teaching on the Master of Laws programmes is predominantly learner-centred, with live workshops taught by our expert lecturers to encourage conversation and discussion. However, if you're unable to attend then you can catch-up with recorded sessions at a time to suit you.

Each taught module is divided into a number of Units which are presented using the Prepare, Engage, Consolidate approach.

Prepare

• This represents all the work the student needs to complete before attending the relevant workshop. Traditional lecture content will be presented in short bite-sized segments of approximately 10 minutes to better engage the modern student. Guided independent research and reading will be expected as part of a student’s preparation.

Engage

• This represents the interactive element of the Unit. This could be a face to face workshop, a synchronous online workshop or an asynchronous online activity.

Consolidate

• This represents the final part of the Unit and can be used by students to check their understanding of the Unit immediately after their Engage activity or as part of their revision for the module or both.

Employability We Set You Up For Success

We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

You can apply for this course directly with the University.

This course cannot be chosen to study alongside our Legal Practice Course (LPC). For more information on the choice of Master's to study alongside our LPC, please visit the LPC page.

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)
  • Online: £11,900 (or £11,400 including a £500 International Bursary*)
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)
  • Online: £12,400

By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.

If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 Academic Master's Alumni Discount.

We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.

International

We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.

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