LLM International Studies in Intellectual Property Law at University of West London

Programme overview

The digital era has increased opportunities for graduates who speak more than one language and have intellectual property law qualifications. If you are a law graduate, practising lawyer or a business professional, this international studies course has been designed to equip you with the expertise in IP law and technology that international organisations and law firms now look for. Your studies will cover both legal and commercial areas of expertise, giving you a well-rounded qualification.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

If you are a law graduate, a practising lawyer or a business professional from anywhere in the world and you wish to develop specialist legal and commercial expertise in intellectual property law and technology, this LLM in intellectual property could give you the skills you need. You will study the most important components of international intellectual property law, such as copyright, patents and trademarks, and how these forms of intellectual property are protected in the digital age. Modules include: Intellectual Property Law in the Digital Economy; Commercial Intellectual Property Law; International Commercial Litigation; International Arbitration; International Commercial and Shipping Law; Research Methodology; Dissertation.

Career pathways

Organisations that focus on international practice will have a particular need for your skills and knowledge. Practising legal professionals can use their qualification along with the skills and knowledge they have gained on the course to progress in their chosen field. Job roles include: investments; law; consultancy; accounting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree from a UK university or equivalent that includes law content. If you have at least three years of legal or relevant commercial work experience you will also be considered subject to an interview. We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually. Find out more about our processes for recognising previous experience . We look for students who show enthusiasm and a passion for the subject through previous study or professional experience. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). A good undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification with appropriate law content. Students with three years' legal or relevant commercial work experience will also be considered subject to interviews. Applicants with extensive work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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