LLM Intellectual Property Law

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

BNU is a student focused and employer led university which means that you are at the forefront of all that we do. We are proud of our high lecturer to student ratio, which means that we see you as a person and for who you are. You are our priority, and our lecturers operate an open-door policy meaning that you can get the staff time, support and contact you need to best suit your learning.

Once you have enrolled at BNU will automatically become a member of our Bucks Students’ Union, which has been rated No.1 in the whole of the UK (NSS, 2023), and a range of societies join free of charge. One of these societies is the Mooting Society and this gives the perfect opportunity to pursue your passion for law outside of your timetable.

Our specialisms

Studying law at postgraduate level will allow you to work towards your career aspirations through honing your research and writing skills and developing the versatility needed to work in a number of professional sectors, including the legal profession, corporate and commercial industries, government bodies or academia.

At Buckinghamshire New University we offer a range of specialisms in postgraduate law including LLM Intellectual Property Law, LLM International Commercial Law and LLM International Human Rights Law, enabling you to tailor your studies to meet your specific interests.

How will I be taught and assessed?

At Buckinghamshire New University we like to foster an interactive and student-focused teaching style where we blend lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual and group oral presentations. You’ll be expected to undertake prior preparation, read widely and to engage with a variety of legal sources, including case law reports, statutes, academic and professional journals, and other legislative, government and institutional documents.

Throughout your studies you will carry out the following assessment activities:

• written coursework
• essays
• reflective reports
• dissertation

What are my career prospects?

Graduating with in LLM Intellectual Property Law provides you with a detailed insight into law, management and policy relating to patents, copyright, trademarks and other intellectual property rights. You’ll be able to gain a competitive advantage when applying for jobs with a postgraduate degree that reflects an in-depth knowledge of a niche area of law.

Law related careers are highly sought after across the globe. Having the foundation of having studied a degree in this subject the world becomes your oyster. The topics you will study on this programme and the transferrable skills you will have developed will make international careers easily accessible.