LLM Information Technology Law by Online Distance Learning
Programme Director: Abbe Brown
Introduction
Here at the Edinburgh Law School we pride ourselves on the quality and creativity of the teaching and course subject matter which we offer on the IT law programme.
The programme aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of information technology law, in its broadest sense, within international, European and domestic settings.
Programme overview
This programme explores the wealth of legal issues associated with computerisation and the Internet, a key theme being the evolution - and increasing convergence of - information and communications technologies.
The programme also investigates the growing value attached to information and will enable you to contribute to many current areas of debate in information technology law.
The programme covers:
- regulatory approaches to information technology
- jurisdiction
- content liability
- privacy and data protection
- intellectual property
- standards and competition
- cybercrime
- e-commerce
- the digital divide
- the use of new technologies in investigation and evidence, and in dispute adjudication
By the end of your studies you should emerge with an understanding of information technology law not just in its legal but also its social, ethical, cultural and commercial contexts.
Module information
You are required to complete a total of 6 modules (120 credit points) and complete a dissertation (60 credit points) over your chosen period of study.
The available choice of modules in any given year may change. The following modules were available in 2011/12:
- Information Technology Law (core module)
- Information Technology, Investigation, and Evidence (core module)
- Forensic Computing and Electronic Evidence (core module)
- Information: Control and Power (core module)
- Intellectual Property Law - Copyright and Related Rights
- International Intellectual Property Law
- Intellectual Property Law - Industrial Property
- Managing Intellectual Property
- International Public Health Law and Security
- Law and Medical Ethics - Fundamental Issues in Consent and Negligence
- Law and Medical Ethics - Start and End of Life Issues
- Biotechnology, Law and Society
- European Health Care Law
New modules for 2012/13
We are pleased to announce that we have added six new modules to our already wide range of Masters modules. The following modules are scheduled for 2012/13 (semesters to be confirmed):- Introduction to European Union Law
- Contract Law in Europe
- Dispute Resolution Methods
- Corporate Compliance: Case Studies in Law and Ethics
- International Climate Change Law
- International Health Research and Commercialisation
Teaching
We aim to provide challenging, research-led teaching with students benefiting from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of tutors and the results of innovative cross-cutting research of the highest quality.
How to apply
The LLM programme application process takes place entirely online.
Find out more about the application process