Media Law, Privacy and Defamation - Full-time (Online) The University of Law

Overview

The Media Law, Privacy and Defamation - Full-time (Online) programme at The University of Law provides an intensive academic exploration of the legal rules governing communication and information. This master's degree is designed to equip students with the sophisticated legal knowledge required to navigate the complexities of the digital age, from traditional broadcasting to social media platforms.

Students engage with the law in a practical context, examining how legal principles are applied to real-world scenarios. The curriculum focuses on the interplay between freedom of expression and the right to privacy, ensuring graduates understand the delicate balance required in legal practice. The course is structured to support career progression in journalism, compliance, and specialist legal roles.

Why Media Law, Privacy and Defamation - Full-time (Online) at The University of Law?

Learn from expert lecturers, including current and former legal practitioners who bring real-world experience to the virtual classroom and benefit from a flexible online learning environment that utilises a "Prepare, Engage, Consolidate" approach to ensure deep understanding.

Access a global network of students and professionals, enhancing your international perspective on media regulation and data protection and take advantage of strategic partnerships with law firms and regulatory bodies that inform the ongoing development of the curriculum.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 12750 per full
• National fee: GBP 12750 per full

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum includes a foundational induction into the English Legal System for those new to the field, followed by core modules and a research project. Modules may include:

• Media Law, Privacy and Defamation
• Legal Frameworks
• Law Academic Knowledge
• Research Methods
• Legal Technology
• Dissertation

Careers with Media Law, Privacy and Defamation - Full-time (Online)

Graduates of this programme are well-positioned for a variety of high-level roles across the legal and media sectors. The skills gained are highly transferable, supporting paths into professional legal practice, journalism, and corporate governance. Many students pursue this degree to enhance their expertise for roles in-house or within regulatory organisations.

Potential career destinations include:

• Media Lawyer or Paralegal
• Compliance Manager
• Journalist or Editorial Consultant
• Data Protection Officer
• Public Relations Specialist
• Social Media Manager