LLM Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law (Part Time)
Key details
- Attendance
- Part Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Laws
- Course Length
- 2 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
Course options
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Unlock your future with our cutting-edge LLM Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law course. On this dynamic programme, you will dive into two of the most pivotal legal questions of our time: the fate of law in the information age and the management and exploitation of creativity, reputation, and innovation in the digital era. You will explore vital debates and develop a profound understanding of these critical issues.
You will study alongside our team of world-class scholars exploring everything from Intellectual Property enforcement to the rights and risks in the Information Age.
We believe small-group teaching at postgraduate level is important, and we aim to keep class sizes as low as possible, offering you an unparalleled personal teaching environment. As a student, you will become part of a vibrant, dynamic community of students from diverse backgrounds based in the historic Earlham Hall.
As well as having the opportunity to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities, you will graduate equipped with the specialised legal knowledge and skills essential for a successful career in IT and IP law. You could pursue academic legal research, work with a law reform body, join a legal pressure group, or continue your studies with an MPhil or PhD.
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Careers
Career Pathways
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
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Private practice in local and international law firms
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Academia
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Patents and IP registration positions
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Government legal departments
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International organisations in industry and commerce
Discover more on our Careers webpages(opens in a new window).
After the Course
You will graduate ready for a variety of exciting legal careers, including legal practice, practice before the bars of various jurisdictions, posts in government and international organisations, and public service. Past LLM graduates have gone into specialist areas of law, finance, the civil service, local government, administration or even teaching.
Alternatively, you might continue your studies with a PhD.
Study and Modules
Structure
You will discover the essentials of international trade law and gain an understanding of the complications which arise from a legal perspective in cross-border trade and commerce. You will focus your studies on the 'transnational' nature of such transactions, and the transnational solutions which have developed, both in different legal systems but more generally through the work of international organisations.
You will then have the chance to explore the specialist areas of international trade law that interest you most.
You will also take a compulsory non-credit-bearing module at the start of your course and write a dissertation on an area of specific interest to you but related to your major.
With the consent of the course director, you can also choose non-law modules from other postgraduate courses offered at UEA, allowing you to personalise your course to your specific interests. For example, you might choose a module from one of UEA’s International Relations, International Development, Business, or Economics courses. Please discuss any ideas with the course director before the start of the academic year.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 40)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
You will discover the essentials of international trade law and gain an understanding of the complications which arise from a legal perspective in cross-border trade and commerce. You will focus your studies on the 'transnational' nature of such transactions, and the transnational solutions which have developed, both in different legal systems but more generally through the work of international organisations.
You will then have the chance to explore the specialist areas of international trade law that interest you most.
You will also take a compulsory non-credit-bearing module at the start of your course and write a dissertation on an area of specific interest to you but related to your major.
With the consent of the course director, you can also choose non-law modules from other postgraduate courses offered at UEA, allowing you to personalise your course to your specific interests. For example, you might choose a module from one of UEA’s International Relations, International Development, Business, or Economics courses. Please discuss any ideas with the course director before the start of the academic year.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 40)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
This course gives you an excellent balance of independent thinking and study skills, helping you to grow into a self-motivated learner, expert researcher, and analytical thinker.
Teaching is provided by academics including those who have been in legal practice (often international city law firms) who are specialists in their fields. Teaching formats include interactive lectures and seminars. Whatever the format, you will learn how to listen to and critique the ideas of others, as well as how to present and defend your own theories.
Your module organiser will provide you with a list of compulsory and optional further reading material in advance of each class. This means that you can fully prepare for your small class meetings, having identified areas for further discussion. We advise at least 10 to 15 hours of preparation per week for each of your modules.
You will develop accuracy and precision in your written work, and you will become well versed in time management, graduating as someone who is highly organised and confident in self-directed study.
To make sure you get the most from your studies and to help you reach your full potential, you will have an Academic Adviser who will help you throughout the year.
In addition, our Learning Enhancement team, based in the Student Support Service(opens in a new window), is on hand to help in various study areas, including study and writing skills, academic writing (including how to reference) and research skills.
If you have additional needs due to disabilities such as sensory impairment or learning difficulties such as dyslexia, please talk to our Student Support Service about how we can help.
In your second year, you will undertake the compulsory dissertation module worth and in addition, select from our wide list of optional modules.
Assessment
You will experience a variety of assessment methods, including coursework and timed exam-style formats. We believe this enables you to best demonstrate your attainment of the learning objectives, and therefore enhances your performance, aiding your successful completion of your Master’s degree.
Throughout your course, you will be given guidance on your work and constructive feedback to help you improve. This feedback will be on both your formative and summative assessments and can be discussed with your academic adviser and your module organiser.
In your second year, assessment methods will vary and involve coursework and timed exam-style formats.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Law
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Law
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (6 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £11,750
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International Students: £25,000
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students).
If you choose to take this course with a placement year, your tuition fees for the first year will be as shown above. An additional fee of £3,500 will apply for the placement year (see our FAQs page for further details).
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees(opens in a new window) for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.