Overview

This Innovation, Technology and the Law supporting programme from The University of Edinburgh explores the role of law in responding to, regulating, and promoting new and emerging technologies, and also emphasises the role of technology in supporting and guiding legal and judicial processes.

By the end of your studies will have acquired a sophisticated awareness of the problems that arise in the field of law and technology and the differing approaches to their solution.

Career opportunities

By the end of your studies for this degree, you will have acquired a sophisticated awareness of the problems that arise in the field of law and technology and the differing approaches to their solution.

The degree will also enhance your career prospects in:

the legal profession,

regulatory bodies at the international and domestic level

third sector organisations

media, IT and creative industries

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Information: Control and Power

International and European Media Law

Robotics, AI and the Law

Space Law

Legal Technology and the Justice System

Outer Space Law and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-04 00:00:00

More details

It is strongly recommended that you apply as early as possible.

There are 2 round of application:15 December / 4 May

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Patent & Intellectual Property Law Public Law View 202 other Masters in Public Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum UK 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or its international equivalent, in law.

They will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study.

Supporting your application:

Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance.

Relevant professional qualifications will be considered.

Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

32000 GBP / year

≈ 32000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees per year:

UK: £8,000.00

International: £16,000.00

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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