Program Overview

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LLM Data Protection and Intellectual Property Online

Key Facts

Entry requirements

Minimum second class honours Degree

Duration options

• 12 months (full-time)
• 21 months (part-time September)

Study mode options

• Full-time
• Full-time Online
• Part-time
• Part-time Online

Next start date

September 2025

Course Details

LLM Data Protection and Intellectual Property Online

The digitisation of information has brought about a multitude of data harvesting and processing technologies operating on a global scale. Information processing has become essential not just to finance and commerce, but also to advances in public health, education, crime prevention and economic growth. Yet, many of these benefits require significant compromises of privacy and informational autonomy. On this online course you will explore non-personal data laws (confidentiality and database laws); cybersecurity; the tort of privacy; electronic signatures and electronic contracting; trademarks and domain names; e-commerce regulation; and the audio-visual media services directive.

When you study the LLM Data Protection and Intellectual Property Online with us you will:

• Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.
• 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.
• Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.
• Flexible study – studying at our online campus 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.

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:

• Data Protection and Intellectual Property
• 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.

*All optional modules are subject to availability and may change from time to time. Not all modules may be available in all terms. Only modules running at the location of study will be available to choose.

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

Dissertation in Data Protection and Intellectual Property

Course Start Dates

September 2025

• LLM Data Protection and Intellectual Property
  • Full-time: Online
  • Part-time: Online

February 2026

• LLM Data Protection and Intellectual Property
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

September 2026

• LLM Data Protection and Intellectual Property
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

February 2027

• LLM Data Protection and Intellectual Property
  • Full-time Online: Online
  • Part-time Online: Online

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

You can apply for this course directly with the University.

These courses 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.

Please note: Our Master of Laws (LLM) programmes are not a direct route to qualification as a Barrister or Solicitor in the UK.

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.

Employability

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.

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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, your chosen specialist area.

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.

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