LLM Innovation, Technology and the Law by Online Distance Learning
Study for an LLM in Innovation, Technology and the Law by online distance learning at Edinburgh Law School.
Programme Director: Burkhard Schafer
Introduction
This unique degree programme explores how the law responds to, regulates, and promotes new and emerging technologies.
The programme aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of the relationship between law, technology, commerce and society in the widest possible sense.
Programme overview
Choosing from a wide range of available modules, you will examine the legal, ethical and regulatory issues related to technology related fields, such as:
- Information technology
- Intellectual property
- Biotechnology
- Medical sciences
The innovative potential of technology to support legal and judicial processes will also be covered. This programme will therefore enable you to develop an advanced knowledge of domains where law engages with technology, and a sophisticated awareness of problems and differing solutions in the area.
By the end of your studies you should have acquired a high level of knowledge in the field of law and technology, a sophisticated awareness of the problems in the area and of the differing approaches to their solution.
Student experience
One of our recent graduates shared his experiences of studying for the LLM in Innovation technology and the Law by online distance learning.
Listen to his thoughts on studying for an LLM degree by online distance learning at Edinburgh Law SchoolModule information
We are pleased to announce that we have added six new modules to our already wide range of Masters modules for 2012/13.
The LLM in Innovation Technology and the Law requires that you complete a total of six modules (120 credit points), and complete a dissertation (60 credit points) over your chosen period of study. Please note the available choice of modules in any given year may change.
LLM Modules
You must complete a minimum of four modules (80 credits) from the list of modules below:
- Information Technology Law
- Forensic Computing and Electronic Evidence
- Intellectual Property Law - Copyright and Related Rights
- Information: Control and Power
- International Intellectual Property Law
- Intellectual Property Law - Industrial Property
- Managing Intellectual Property
- Information Technology, Investigation, and Evidence
- 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
You can then choose to take a maximum of two modules from the list below:
- Introduction to European Union Law (New 2012/13)
- Contract Law in Europe (New 2012/13)
- Dispute Resolution Methods (New 2012/13)
- Corporate Compliance: Case Studies in Law and Ethics (New 2012/13)
- International Climate Change Law (New 2012/13)
- International Health Research and Commercialisation (New 2012/13)
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
Contact us
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