LLM Law and Technology at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

An advanced master's programme on how law governs technology and how technology shapes law, covering generative AI, autonomous vehicles, fintech, social media and algorithmic decision-making. It draws on the School of Law's strengths in technology, e-governance, intellectual property and innovation. The LLM is not a qualifying law degree.

Department: School of Law | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: 2027/28 academic year | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Teaching combines classroom study with project-based learning, computational skills and an innovation and creativity clinic, with guest contributors from major firms helping to shape the curriculum and introducing LawTech applications.

Career pathways

The employer-focused programme builds skills valued by employers seeking tech-savvy law graduates. Queen's Law was ranked third in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2026).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent acceptable to the University) in Law, Social Sciences, Humanities, Computer Science or a cognate discipline. Exemption may be considered for applicants holding a Master's degree in a relevant subject. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (taken within the last 2 years) or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,400 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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