Program Overview

Legal Innovation and Technology Law - LLM, MSc

Overview

The LLM/MSc in Legal Innovation and Technology Law is an innovative programme designed to develop multidisciplinary professionals in law, business, and technology, equipping students with a highly sought-after interdisciplinary skill set.

About this course

The LLM/MSc in Legal Innovation and Technology Law is an innovative programme designed to empower students with advanced knowledge and expertise at the intersection of commercial law, legal processes, and cutting-edge computing technologies.

Attendance

Attendance at lectures and seminar sessions is compulsory.

Start dates

• September 2026

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Course content is delivered by academic staff from the School of Law and the School of Computing, Engineering, and Intelligent Systems, as well as by industry experts.

Academic profile

Academic staff at Ulster University School of Law and the School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems are research active and their teachings are research-led and informed.

Modules

Year one

• Dissertation Part 1 (optional)

Year two

• Business Intelligence and Analytics (optional)
• Project (optional)
• Dissertation Part 2 (optional)
• Advanced Practice - Applied Consulting Project (optional)
• Advanced Practice - Internship and Professional Development Project (optional)
• Innovation in Legal Work (optional)
• Law and Technology (optional)

Year three

• Introduction to Data Science (optional)
• Corporate Law (optional)
• International Commercial Law (optional)
• Intellectual Property and Data Protection Law (optional)

Standard entry conditions

• A second class honours degree or better in law, accounting, finance, computer science, software engineering, computing, or a related discipline from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland.
• An equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in law or an approved alternative qualification.
• A degree in any discipline with appropriate work/professional experience in the field of law or computing.
• A comparable professional qualification.
• In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities may be considered as an alternative entrance route.

English Language Requirements

• The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5.
• Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Careers & opportunities

• The course equips graduates with an in-demand interdisciplinary skill set that sets them apart from other graduates, offering expertise in computing and key areas of law relevant to a wide variety of sectors.
• Graduates from the Legal Innovation and Technology Law programme have pursued careers with a diverse range of employers, including law firms, in-house legal teams, financial services, banking, consulting firms, and technology firms.

Fees and funding

• Postgraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2026/27 fees will be announced in due course.
• See our tuition fees page for the current fees for 2025/26 entry.
• A number of industry partners sponsor prizes on the programme, including A&O Shearman, Citi, and Herbert Smith Freehills.

Sustainability at Ulster

• Ulster continues to develop and support sustainability initiatives with our staff, students, and external partners across various aspects of teaching, research, professional services operations, and governance.
• We are guided by both our University Strategy People, Place and Partnerships: Delivering Sustainable Futures for All and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.