Overview

The Intellectual Property, Data and the Law programme at Queen Mary University of London prepares students for advanced careers in IP and data law, particularly within the creative industries. Graduates will be equipped to work in various legal, regulatory, and policy-making roles, both in Europe and internationally.

Career paths

The MIPDAL program prepares students for advanced careers in IP and data law, particularly within the creative industries. Graduates will be equipped to work in various legal, regulatory, and policy-making roles, both in Europe and internationally.

MIPDAL students will:

Achieve an LLM and an award from the Consortium Partner

Learn from Queen Mary’s highly regarded Intellectual Property Law academics and be involved with all the Intellectual Property Research Institute has to offer.

Learn to grasp and assess the differences and similarities between national legal systems from a European perspective in a number of specific areas of IP & Data Law, and, deepen your knowledge in the law of the creative industries while you’re studying in London.

Have the opportunity to also study at UC3M in Madrid, University of Strasbourg (CEIPI), TU Dresden in Germany or TalTech in Estonia.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Enrolment with both QMUL (Online) and the relevant Consortium partner
Module registration for courses in London (semesters 2 and 3)
Classes and assessment at the Consortium partner (equivalent to 60 QM credits)
Dissertation proposal submission to QMUL, with guidance provided remotely
Move to London for on-site induction at QMUL
Undertake elective modules at QMUL (equivalent to 60 QM credits)
Compulsory Entrepreneurship Law Clinic module for students on the UC3M track
Non-credit-bearing course: "Critical Thinking and Writing in Law" (CTWL)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Patent & Intellectual Property Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 61 other Masters in Patent & Intellectual Property Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

English Language Requirements.
Completed application form.
Academic qualifications.
Referee details.
Statement of purpose.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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