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Study Details: LLM: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
The LLM in Intellectual Property Law is designed to equip you with an advanced knowledge and understanding of intellectual property law and policy within a UK, regional and international setting.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law.
We may also consider candidates with a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a non-law subject if they can demonstrate prior high-level study or experience of intellectual property topics.
In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme.
Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study.
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Core courses
You must select between 80 and 120 credits from the following courses:
Advanced Issues in Registered Trade Mark Law (20 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Exploiting Intellectual Property (20 credits)
Advanced Issues in Patent Law and Policy (20 credits)
Intellectual Property and Human Rights (20 credits)
Intellectual Property Law 1: Copyright and Related Rights (20 credits)
Intellectual Property Law 2: Industrial Property (20 credits)
Intellectual Property Law, Innovation and Creativity (20 credits)
International Intellectual Property Law (20 credits)
Intellectual Property and Development (20 credits)
Competition Law, Intellectual Property & the Innovation Economy (20 credits)
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