International Intellectual Property and Information Law University of Aberdeen

Overview

The International Intellectual Property and Information Law LLM at the University of Aberdeen offers a comprehensive exploration of the legal frameworks governing creativity, technology, and information. This programme is designed to address the evolving challenges of the digital age, focusing on how law regulates and protects intellectual assets across global borders. Students engage with complex societal and corporate questions while developing the specialised knowledge required for the modern international job market.

Why International Intellectual Property and Information Law at the University of Aberdeen?

Law has been a foundation discipline at the University of Aberdeen since 1495, and the Law School is currently ranked among the top 15 in the UK. Students benefit from small class sizes and direct access to world-class teaching staff who are globally respected thought leaders in their fields. The school provides a diverse community with over 40 nationalities represented, offering a truly international perspective on legal practice. Additionally, the university's dedicated Law careers service organises events to enhance professional skills and employability.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 23000 per year
• National fee: GBP 11900 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum combines core legal research training with a wide range of specialised subjects. Modules may include:

• Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship
• International Intellectual Property
• Copyright and Patents
• AI and Data
• Global Competition Law
• Media Law
• International Cybersecurity Law
• Trade Marks and Brand Development
• Commercialising Innovation and Law

The programme concludes with a compulsory 10,000-word dissertation, allowing students to conduct independent research into a specific area of interest within the field of intellectual property or information law.

Careers with International Intellectual Property and Information Law

Graduates from this programme are well-equipped for diverse roles within the global legal industry and beyond. The expertise gained is highly valuable to multinational corporations, international policymaking bodies, and regulatory agencies. Potential career paths include specialised legal practice, journalism and media, technology management, and activism. Recent data indicates that over 93% of law graduates from the university enter employment or further study shortly after completing their degrees.