Overview

The Innovation, Technology and the Law Supporting LL.M 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.

Key facts:

Having completed the programme, students will emerge with an understanding of technology-related law and technology support for legal processes, not just in their legal but also their commercial, social, ethical and cultural contexts.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Data Protection and Information Privacy

The Legal Challenges of Information Technology

International and European Media Law

Robotics, AI and the Law

E-Governance, Digital Change and Democratisation
Human-Computer Interaction and Governance

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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There are 2 rounds of application.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

73

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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 Master of Laws (LLM) View 216 other Masters in Public Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

73

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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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.

We 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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

30500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

15200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15200 GBP per year during 12 months.

PT fees:

UK - £7,600/year

International - £15,250/year

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Funding

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