LLM Entertainment Law at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Entertainment Law LLM combines academic analysis and commercial practice of entertainment law in an international perspective, covering sectors such as music, film, media, sports and the arts. Study is underpinned by issues of contract and intellectual property and allows specialisation across entertainment sub-fields.

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time day/evening also offered) | Intake: January 2027 and September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study includes a Postgraduate Dissertation in Entertainment Law alongside taught modules in entertainment law specialisms.

Career pathways

Graduates develop careers across the entertainment industry, including sports, music, and media and communications law. Roles include lawyer in countries worldwide (subject to national requirements) and business, commercial or legal advisor roles in media, music, sports or publishing organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in Law or a degree with a skills profile showing aptitude for legal study. Non-law graduates have completed the course successfully; if Law is not the first degree, evidence of Law-based modules or relevant experience should be supplied. Applicants without standard qualifications with two years of professional experience in the relevant field will be considered. One academic reference, or one professional reference if employed, is required. Applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,900 a year (2026/27). UK fee per academic year, full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). International fee per academic year, full-time Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

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

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