Intellectual Property
Reflect on current developments within the intellectual property sector and deliver client focused solutions with an online Master of Laws (LLM) in Legal Practice (Intellectual Property) from The University of Law.
Start Dates
January and July
Duration
12 to 60 months
Fees
£8,750 total fee
Award
Master of Laws (LLM) in Legal Practice (Intellectual Property)
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Gain professional skills for careers in today's booming business and legal fields, such as product law litigation, brand management, technology acquisition, and copyright protection.
The Master of Laws (LLM) in Legal Practice (Intellectual Property) is designed and delivered online by The University of Law’s expert faculty of lawyers. Students receive high levels of one-to-one support, with firm emphasis on the practical application of asset protection in the real world. After graduation, you will become part of the UK’s largest alumni network, and enjoy lifelong access to The University of Law’s award-winning careers service.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Laws (LLM) in Legal Practice (Intellectual Property) will possess career-ready skills in:
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All major IP rights - copyright, trademarks, patents, designs, and other IP protection
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The global policy framework that governs IP law
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The role and impact of IP in society and on global economics
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IP rights in diverse social, cultural, and commercial contexts
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The practical application of IP theory to real-world scenarios
Online Delivery
The course can be studied over a period of up to 5 years. Each study module carries 30 credits, and the dissertation carries 60 credits. As an online student you will have access to the following resources:
- Online portal for articles and primary source information: Business Source Complete, Keynote, Financial Times Newspaper Online and Emerald Database
- Law Resource Pack with statutory extracts, institutional rules, guidelines and court rules you will consult for each module
- Learning outcome mind maps, tuition videos, and key articles with discussion questions
- Unit introductions, i-Tutorials, reading lists, video demonstrations
- Consolidation of each unit which includes core content review and summaries
Entry Requirements
- UK bachelor’s degree in any subject at 2.2 or above, or its equivalent.
- English language equivalent of IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
Syllabus
The Master of Laws (LLM) in Legal Practice (Intellectual Property) programme is made up of of two compulsory modules and two elective modules.
All students are required to submit a 15,000 word dissertation on intellectual property law. Follow this link to see the full programme syllabus.
Class Profile
Based on the class of January 2017
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