LLM Artificial Intelligence, Digital and Cyber Law with Professional Placement at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

The LLM Artificial Intelligence, Digital and Cyber Law with Professional Placement offers you the opportunity to combine advanced legal study with substantial professional experience. In Year 1, you will complete the taught elements of the programme alongside a dedicated ‘Preparation for Placement’ module ( non-credit bearing), which includes an employability skills gap analysis, participation in an assessment centre, reflection and action planning, and the development of a professional CV and LinkedIn profile. In the second year, you will undertake a 30-week professional placement between September and May, enabling you to apply your academic learning in a real organisational environment, develop professional and managerial competencies, and build evidence of your contribution to the workplace.

What you will study

In Year 1, you will develop your knowledge and skills across a range of areas within the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Digital and Cyber Law alongside ‘Preparing for Placement’ module (non-credit bearing), specifically designed to support you in securing placements. You will untangle the relationship between the law and the nature of AI, digital systems and cyberspace. Modules include Dissertation, Advanced Research Skills, Privacy and Data Protection in the Digital Age, Artificial Intelligence in Theory & Practice, Information Security and Management, Emerging Technologies, Regulating Intellectual Property Law in Cyber Space, Digital and Cyber Financial Crime.

Career pathways

By combining an LLM with a 30-week professional placement, this route is designed to help you stand out in the graduate employment market. You’ll develop advanced academic knowledge alongside valuable hands-on experience, giving you a strong foundation for roles in artificial intelligence, digital and cyber law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in law or a relevant science based discipline, or a relevant non-law degree in the humanities or social sciences. Relevant professional qualifications or suitable work experience will also be considered. An interview normally forms part of the selection process for applicants not in possession of a 2.2 undergraduate honours degree. Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms. English language requirements International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,550 a year (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee Source

Intake: October 2026

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://qpl.edgehill.ac.uk/apex_qlive/f?p=PV_ONLINE_APP:101::::APP:APP_COURSE_INSTANCE:920956292

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