Overview
Innovative technologies and convergence in technologies are causing unprecedented societal change. New legal issues are arising, and new regulatory responses emerging. The law can help – or hinder – society’s ability to reap the optimal rewards from technological development.
Across the Innovation, Technology and the Law (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh, you will study different modes of regulation – the law, the markets, the technology itself – and critically analyse the advantages and disadvantages of each. The potential of technology to support legal and judicial processes is also examined.
This LLM will enable you to develop an advanced knowledge of domains where law engages with technology, awareness of the problems in the area and understanding of the differing approaches to their solution.
Career opportunities
Graduates of our online distance learning programmes progress to a range of careers in Law and related legal fields, including work in local and international firms, government legal departments, other public institutions, international organisations and in academia.
The programmes are also an ideal platform for advanced research.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
- To be awarded LLM Innovation, Technology & the Law you must successfully complete six courses, five of which must be compulsory courses, and a 10,000-word dissertation during your chosen duration of study.
- Our broad range of courses covers the areas of information technology law, intellectual property law, and medical law. During your studies you may also have the opportunity to study one course from our range of commercial law courses.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Delivered
Online
- No Attendance
Disciplines
Patent & Intellectual Property Law Legal Studies Master of Laws (LLM) View 88 other Masters in Legal Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class (required)
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 67 (required)
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law.
- We will also consider candidates with a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a social science subject.
- Your other qualifications and professional experience will also be considered as part of your application.
- Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study.
Tuition Fee
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International
20700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 20700 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
20700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 20700 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
Tuition:
- 2 years (part-time): £10,350
- 20 months (part-time): £10,350
- 32 months (part-time): £6,900
- 3 years (part-time): £6,900
Funding
- Edinburgh Law School Tercentenary Awards for Excellence
- Online Learning Scholarships
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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