Program Overview

MSc Legal Technology

The Master of Sciences in Legal Technology is a postgraduate Master’s degree designed for law and non-law graduates who want to develop an in-depth knowledge of Legal Technology and how the legal landscape is being changed by technology. This exciting specialist field is perfect for the modern lawyer because it examines how innovative technologies are changing the way the legal sector operates. This internationally recognised Master’s can open up pathways to careers such as techno-ethicist, legal technologist, legal technology strategist, legal technology innovation specialist and more.

Key Facts

Entry requirements

• Minimum second class honours undergraduate degree

Locations

• Bristol
• London Moorgate
• Online

Study mode options

• Full-time
• Part-time

Next start date

• September 2025

Course Details

The MSc Legal Technology will provide you with the knowledge to help you achieve your ambitions. When you study the MSc Legal Technology with us you will:

• Stay ahead of the competition by gaining insight into the latest insights of this emerging and rapidly evolving area.
• Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.
• Focus on legal practice, not just theory.
• Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies
• Enjoy Flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.
• Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.
• Increase your earning potential - the 2023 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £5,000 more than their graduate counterparts.
• 94% of postgraduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2024.

Course Structure

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

• Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law
• Research Methods Training (sessions throughout Terms 1 and 2 / 1-4)

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 Legal Technology

Course Start Dates

September 2025

• MSc Legal Technology (Master of Sciences)
  • Full-time: Bristol and London Moorgate
  • Part-time: Bristol and London Moorgate

February 2026

• MSc Legal Technology (Master of Sciences)
  • Full-time: Bristol and London Moorgate
  • Part-time: Bristol and London Moorgate

September 2026

• MSc Legal Technology (Master of Sciences)
  • Full-time: Bristol and London Moorgate
  • Part-time: Bristol and London Moorgate

February 2027

• MSc Legal Technology (Master of Sciences)
  • Full-time: Bristol and London Moorgate
  • Part-time: Bristol and London Moorgate

Online

• Study MSc Legal Technology 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

By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Student Loans Company 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.

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.

The Home Office has also introduced a Graduate Work visa which allows Graduates to work flexibly, switch jobs and develop their career in the UK for 2 years post completion of a UK degree. The Graduate route is an unsponsored visa, meaning students will not need a job offer to apply for this visa.

Please note that the University does not currently provide visa sponsorship to students for part-time study. We also cannot sponsor students for online courses due to Home Office regulations.