Program Overview

Overview

The Emerging Technologies and the Law LLM focuses on the interactions between economics, politics, and society in regulating complex new technological problems. It combines the study of existing rules and regulations with case studies and human experiences of the impacts of innovation.

What You'll Learn

The Emerging Technologies and the Law LLM is highly topical and innovative. It combines expert knowledge of regulation with contemporary case studies in the fields of Law covered. Subjects covered as part of the LLM include:

• Law and Emerging Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence: Law, Theory and Practice
• Social Media Regulation: Law, Policy and Society
• Digital Taxation
• Digital Markets and Competition Law

How You'll Learn

Teaching will primarily be through small group seminars and workshops. These are led by expert academic staff but driven by students. Sessions may be based around simulations of regulatory activity, such as stakeholder processes, legislative deliberations, or mock parliamentary or judicial hearings.

Your Development

You will develop a range of professional, research, and practical skills over the course of your LLM in Emerging Technologies and the Law. You will enhance your ability to discuss the law both orally and in writing. You will gain experience in working closely with others in a highly diverse, intellectually stimulating environment.

Your Future

Students with a Law & Technology LLM work in diverse roles in a wide range of sectors. Some of the roles include:

• legal representatives
• policy advisers at a range of local, national, and international organisations and institutions
• regulators with a technological or media focus, in government and civil service roles, as well as think tanks and universities.

Quality and Ranking

• 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• Global Top 140 University – QS World University Rankings 2026
• Global Top 160 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
• Top 200 for Law - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
• Top 200 for Law – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025
• Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

Facilities

The Law School has an extensive library situated within the School. You will also have access to an extensive range of online sources via Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year)

• Qualification: LLM Full time: £11,400
• Qualification: LLM Part time: £5,700
• International students: Full time: £25,900

Entry Requirements

• A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject.
• We will also consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications or experience in relevant professional practice.

How to Apply

• The course starts in September.
• There is no application closing date for this course, but we recommend that you apply by the start of September.
• If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you must pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship.