A first degree in Law (or a subject in a related discipline, such as Business, Political Science or International Relations) at a minimum of 2:2. Or, an overseas qualification which is equivalent to a UK Honours degree, minimum 2:2 classification.
You must also satisfy the University’s English language requirement for the course, which is a GCSE grade 4 or above (Grade C or above under the old grading structure), or IELTS at 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
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| Institution code |
H36 |
| School of study |
Hertfordshire Law School |
| Course length |
- Full Time, 1 Years
- Part Time, 2 Years
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| Location |
- University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
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- Employability
Careers
Successful completion of the LLM will qualify you to work in a wide variety of technological organisations and departments and/or start-ups, in the private or public sector. Alternatively, you may wish to consider a regulatory path, or a future within civil society or advocacy groups, international organisations, or even academia or research.
About the course
If you wish to apply for LLM IT Law and Policy, please apply through the LLM Masters of Law course page.
Please note that this pathway will not be offered Academic Year 2021-2022. Please email the LLM Admissions Tutor for more information.
Many exciting opportunities await the graduate with an LLM in IT Law and Policy. Graduates with specialist knowledge of IT law and policy are in high demand in this fast-moving and swiftly growing sector.
You will study two compulsory modules – International Electronic Communications Law and Emerging Technologies and Law – in combination with two further modules of your choice from a wide range of options. This will give you a solid grounding on which to build with further specialisations, and you can tailor your course specifically according to your desired career path.
The International Electronic Communications Law module explores the existing legal framework around the electronic communications sector in the UK and Europe. It also examines emerging areas such as cloud computing, net neutrality and surveillance, along with questions relating to spectrum management. Changes to European law are also investigated.
In the Emerging Technologies and Law module you will study a range of internet and emerging technologies law and policy principles. You will also consider consumer protection online and the rules relating to digital marketing, distance selling and e-payment, as well as the legal requirements for online company presence and advertising. The module also offers the exciting opportunity to examine in depth any emerging legal issue in the area of the internet and emerging technology.
We also offer a range of other Master of Law pathways.
Why choose this course?
This highly relevant, contemporary course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to work within the exciting, dynamic technology sector. Taught by specialists in their fields and continually updated and underpinned by the latest research and practice, you can be sure that you will graduate with up-to-date knowledge and skills to thrive in your chosen career.
Innovative, practical teaching methods are designed to develop your intellectual, transferable, interpersonal and practical skills. These skills, in combination with the knowledge and critical understanding you will receive of the history and current and emerging developments within the sector, will ensure that you are very attractive to potential employers!
In addition to your study modules, the University’s co-curricular programme offers a wide range of options that will further enhance your skills.
Hertfordshire Law School has helped graduates forge successful careers for 40 years. You’ll benefit from our reputation for being forward thinking, innovative, and responsive to the world around us.
Award-winning: Best Contribution by a Team of Students helping vulnerable people at risk of homelessness in Hertfordshire (Law Works Student Pro Bono Awards, 2022).
What will I study?
A combination of theoretical teaching and hands-on practice will provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience you need. Class seminars are supported by group work, collaborative projects, role plays and debates, to develop those all-important skills of negotiation, persuasion, presentation, teamwork and leadership.
Independent study is, of course, essential, and you will have the opportunity to demonstrate and apply what you have learnt in the written assignments, which are the assessment vehicles for the two compulsory modules. There will also be a practical assessment in the Emerging Technologies and Law module, which will help you learn, for instance, how to design and present a poster, or how to work effectively in a group.
A peer support and mentoring scheme is also available, to help students settle into university life, and to offer further opportunities to develop your mentoring, teamwork and leadership skills.
- Level 7
| Module |
Credits |
Compulsory/optional |
| Dissertation |
60 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Emerging technologies and law |
30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| International Electronic Communications Law |
30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Research Methods and Skills |
0 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Banking Law 2 |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Public International Law 2 |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Intellectual Property 2 |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Commercial Law 2 |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Legal Risk Management, Governance and Compliance |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Company Law 2 |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Environmental Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Energy Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Medical Law and Ethics |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Human Rights Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Islamic Finance Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Development Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Private International Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Data Protection Law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Corporate Governance |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Employment law |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| International Financial Law 2 |
30 Credits |
Optional |
| Employability Skills and Career Planning |
0 Credits |
Optional |
Further course information
| Course fact sheets |
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| LLM Masters Degree in Law Semester A entrants |
Download |
| LLM Masters Degree in Law Semester B entrants |
Download |
| Programme specifications |
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| LLM Masters Degree in Law |
Download |
| Additional information |
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| Sandwich placement or study abroad year |
n/a |
| Applications open to international and EU students |
Yes |
Student experience
At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible. We offer a range of support services including; student wellbeing, academic support, accommodation and childcare to ensure that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying and having fun.
Fees 2022
UK Students
Full time
- £9750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £810 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
EU Students
Full time
- £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
International Students
Full time
- £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
*Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students.
Deadlines
15 January
