LLM Intellectual Property Law Buckinghamshire New University

Do you currently hold an undergraduate law degree (or equivalent)? Are you looking to take the next step in your legal career? Our LLM in Intellectual Property Law is a great way to deepen your knowledge of contemporary issues in law whilst having the opportunity to specialise in international law, intellectual property law and electronic commerce and digital trade.

Gain specialised knowledge to pursue a wide range of legal and non-legal careers and grow networks and enhance your employability.

Why study this subject?

Studying law at postgraduate level provides the chance to develop your problem-solving skills that enable you to exercise sound judgement in complex, uncertain and new environments.

Our LLM Intellectual Property Law programme has been specially designed to provide you with the opportunity to explore contemporary legal issues and debates, as well as allowing you to delve into the international dimension of intellectual property and the international regulations governing intellectual property. 

We are focused on providing you with the tools needed to progress your career to the next level through enhancing your professional development, academic potential and problem-solving skills by acquiring a critical understanding of the complex legal, economic, cultural and political issues informing English and international regulations.

Entry requirements

A first degree in Law (or a subject in a related discipline, such as Business, Accountancy and Finance, Economics, Politics, International Relations) at a minimum of 2:2, or an overseas qualification which is equivalent to a UK Honours degree, minimum 2:2 classification.

A Postgraduate Diploma in Law or in a cognate discipline, or other international equivalent

If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited for interview, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course.

Previous study, professional and / or vocational experiences may be recognised as the equivalent learning experience and permit exemption from studying certain modules in accordance with our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process.