Overview

You’ll learn remotely, giving you the freedom to study from wherever you are in the world. You can choose to study this Media Law degree at London Metropolitan University , postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate.

Key Facts

These courses have been designed specifically for people wanting to specialise in media law and practice. They are suitable if you have either a legal background, or if you have a media background and want to learn about the legal issues affecting the industry.

You’ll cover topics such as intellectual property, how social media works with the law, advertising law and data protection. You’ll also explore the ethical questions relating to media law, such as freedom of speech, the right to privacy and the meaning of ‘public interest’.

By merging commercial practice with theoretical understanding, we will guide you through an in-depth understanding of the legal issues that govern the media industry. The course will open your eyes to the misuse of social media, the issues relating to extra-territorial cybercrime such as WikiLeaks, as well as the regulations surrounding print and digital media.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law Experiential Learning Project

Advertising Law

Defamation

Ethics, Values and the Media

Intellectual Property Law

Privacy and Human Rights

Research Methods for Lawyers

Social Media and the Law

The English Legal System and Commercial Law

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Law Media Studies & Mass Media View 14 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) honours degree in a relevant subject such as law, commercial law or a media-based degree (or equivalent international qualification)

an IELTs score of 6.5 as a standard entry requirement for law courses

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Tuition Fees

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16000 GBP / year

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16000 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time tuition: £8,000 per year

Funding

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