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

Programme overview

Cybercrime. Cryptocurrencies. Artificial intelligence.

Faculty: Arts and Sciences | Department: Law and Criminal Justice | Duration: Face to face only-1 year full-time; Face to face only-2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The artificial intelligence and digital law sectors are amongst the fastest-moving and dynamic in the world. Your studies will help you untangle the relationship between the law and the nature of AI, digital systems and cyberspace. You’ll debate the struggle between the government and industry gatekeepers as well as be exposed to cutting edge practice and research in the regulation and investigation of online activities, as you become an expert in these fields. Compulsory modules include Advanced Research Skills; Artificial Intelligence in Theory & Practice; Dissertation; Privacy and Data Protection in the Digital Age; Blockchain, Crypto and Digital Technology; Digital and Cyber Financial Crime; Digital Platforms and Competition Law; Information Security and Management; Regulating Intellectual Property Law in Cyber Space; Emerging Technologies.

Career pathways

By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to take your specialist knowledge straight into the legal profession. You’ll understand how to defend rights infringements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in law or a relevant science based discipline or a relevant non-law degree in the humanities or social sciences. 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. 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 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee for the whole course Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: Face to face only-1 year full-time; Face to face only-2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/artificial-intelligence-digital-and-cyber-law/

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