LLM Media Law at London Metropolitan University

This course has been designed to address the growing demand for practitioners in the media sector who want to understand legal issues surrounding the industry such as copyright law, advertising law, media ethics, privacy and data protection. You’ll learn remotely, giving you the freedom to study from wherever you are in the world. You can choose to study this subject as a LLM (Master of Laws), postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate.

Faculty: Guildhall School of Business and Law  |  Duration: 1 year full-time distance learning; 2 years part-time distance learning  |  Study mode: online (full-time distance learning / part-time distance learning)  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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.

Career pathways

On successful completion of this course, you will have broadened your knowledge of media law. Whether you are already a media legal professional looking to move up the career ladder or a junior wanting to explore work in the wider legal profession, you’ll have an advantage over your colleagues in the media industry where legal skills are becoming more and more vital.

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