Overview

The Media Law, Privacy and Defamation - Part-time programme at The University of Law is an innovative postgraduate degree that provides in-depth knowledge of legal practice within the communications industry. This course is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application, ensuring students understand how legal rules govern mainstream and social media. By choosing this part-time route, you can balance your professional commitments while gaining a prestigious qualification from a specialist legal institution.

Why Media Law, Privacy and Defamation - Part-time at The University of Law?

Students benefit from being taught by expert lecturers, including current and former legal practitioners who bring practical insight into the classroom. The University of Law maintains strategic partnerships with law firms, regulators, and accreditation bodies to ensure the curriculum remains relevant to the evolving legal landscape. The programme focuses on employability, offering access to a dedicated careers team and opportunities to build an international professional network. Additionally, the course prepares students for the future of legal technology, providing a competitive edge in the modern job market.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19600 per full
• National fee: GBP 15000 per full

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Syllabus

The curriculum begins with an induction into the Key Principles of the English Legal System, which is particularly beneficial for non-law graduates or those returning to study. The programme structure allows for deep specialisation through core modules and elective choices.

Modules may include:

• Media Law
• Privacy
• Defamation
• Law Academic Knowledge
• Research Methods
• Dissertation

Students also select three elective modules from the university's guide to tailor their studies to specific interests or career goals. The dissertation provides an opportunity for intensive investigation into a specialist area of media law.

Careers with Media Law, Privacy and Defamation - Part-time

Graduates are well-equipped to pursue diverse roles within the media and legal sectors. The skills gained on this programme are highly transferable, supporting career progression in journalism, in-house legal departments, and compliance management. According to recent graduate outcomes data, a high percentage of postgraduate law students from the university successfully enter highly skilled employment. Potential career paths include roles as compliance officers, media researchers, or legal specialists within international organisations and publishing houses.