Dual Masters in Intellectual Property Law
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIPDaL | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 | find out | find out | find out |
About Dual Masters in Intellectual Property Law, MIPDaL - at University of Exeter Law School
As part of the Erasmus Mundus MIPDaL Programme
The University of Exeter is proud to be a partner in the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Master in Intellectual Property and Data Law (MIPDaL) - a one-year, full-time, high-level international joint master’s programme offering advanced, research-led legal education in intellectual property and data law.
Delivered by a consortium of leading European universities, MIPDaL is designed to equip outstanding students from around the world with the specialist legal knowledge, critical insight, and practical skills required to succeed in today’s fast-changing legal, technological, and policy environments.
Why choose MIPDaL?
- Prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s funded by the European Union
- Study at two internationally recognised institutions, with mobility built into the curriculum
- Choose from three specialisation tracks:
- IT & Data Law
- Creative Industries
- Industrial Property Law
- Benefit from expert academic staff, career-focused training, and a rich international learning environment
- Eligible applicants can apply for Erasmus Mundus Scholarships, covering tuition, travel, and living costs
What you'll learn
As a student on the MIPDaL programme, you will:
- Gain advanced training in intellectual property and data law concepts, enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks
- Analyse cutting-edge developments and global trends to assess their impact on legal systems and practice
- Compare and evaluate national legal systems from a European perspective
- Explore the political, ethical, and social dimensions that shape legal change at national and international levels
- Develop research and academic writing skills to a professional standard
- Build sector-specific knowledge in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and biotech law
- Engage in a research-rich environment, learning in small groups led by world-leading academics
- Prepare for careers across legal practice, policymaking, international organisations, tech firms, and more
Whether you hold a degree in law or come from a related discipline, the programme is designed to help students from diverse academic backgrounds achieve fluency in the legal and regulatory frameworks that shape intellectual property and emerging technologies.
Study at Exeter
As one of the programme’s partner universities, the University of Exeter offers advanced modules in the field of IT and Data Law. Students joining us will benefit from:
- A vibrant academic community within the University of Exeter Law School, known for research excellence in technology and intellectual property law
- Access to our expert staff, legal clinics, guest lectures, and industry connections
- A beautiful and dynamic campus environment in the South West of England
Programme structure
The MIPDaL programme includes mandatory academic mobility and culminates in a Master’s dissertation.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Exeter Law School to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Exeter Law School
- Top 150 globally for Law (Times Higher Education 2025)
- Postgraduate law courses open to applicants from any undergraduate subject
- Triple Gold rated teaching – one of only four Russell Group universities to receive this prestigious rating (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)
- 100% of our Law research has internationally excellent impact (based on research rated 4* and 3* in the most recent Research Excellence Framework 2021)
- Top 10 in the UK for Law graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2026)
- Globally renowned Law School with strong international links to top law firms
- Beautiful campuses in one of the UK’s top 10 safest regions (Office for National Statistics)