LLM Law and Technology at University of Essex

Programme overview

LLM Law and Technology at Essex Law School examines the relationship between law, innovation and digital transformation. It combines legal theory with practical and policy-focused analysis of the legal and ethical challenges created by new technologies.

Department: Essex Law School | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A 60-credit dissertation, Digital Technologies, Law and Society (15 credits), Postgraduate Academic Legal Skills (15 credits) and optional law modules; areas may include law and artificial intelligence, data protection and privacy, cybercrime and cybersecurity regulation, intellectual property and digital innovation, and platform governance.

Career pathways

Legal practice, technology regulation, compliance, policy development, consultancy and digital governance, with employers in law firms, technology companies, public bodies and international organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in Law or a joint honours degree in another subject with Law. Applicants without a law degree who have at least six months of relevant professional experience, traineeships or professional qualifications issued by professional bodies may also be considered. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components; a pre-sessional English pathway is available.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. Fee as shown on the course page for the full-time 1-year course; academic year not labelled. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 a year. Fee as shown on the course page for the full-time 1-year course; academic year not labelled. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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