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Innovation, Technology and the Law (Online Learning), LL.M.

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration
University rank #18 (QS) Online
This unique Innovation, Technology and the Law (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh explores how the law responds to, regulates and promotes new and emerging technologies.

About

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.

Programme 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.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 24 months
    • Intensity Flexible
    • Duration description
      20 - 36 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    Online

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    100

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  • Minimum required score:

    7

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  • Minimum required score (Grade C):

    185

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    Note: degree programmes and applications may require a more specific minimum score for admission.

  • Minimum required score:

    67

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

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.

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!

Tuition Fee

  • International

    20700 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 20700 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • EU/EEA

    20700 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 20700 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
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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

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