LLM Intellectual Property Law by Online Distance Learning
Study for an LLM in Intellectual Property Law by online distance learning at Edinburgh Law School.
Programme Director: Jane Cornwell
Introduction
The LLM in Intellectual Property Law will enable you to study the fundamental principles behind the laws of patents and copyright. The programme aims to provide you with an advanced knowledge of substantive intellectual property law, and of the place and role of intellectual property within domestic, regional and international contexts.
Programme overview
The programme investigates a range of issues which underpin contemporary intellectual property law and therefore allows you to explore not just the legal dimensions of intellectual property law, but also a variety of social, ethical, cultural and commercial perspectives.
The programme spans:
- the laws of patents
- copyright
- trademarks
- designs
- database protection
- breach of confidence
- passing off and related 'sui generis' rights
By the end of your studies you will have acquired a high level of knowledge in the field of intellectual property law, a sophisticated awareness of the problems in the area and of the differing approaches to their solution.
Student experience
Two of our most recent graduates share their experiences of studying for the LLM in Intellectual Property Law by online distance learning.
Listen to their 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 Intellectual Property Law requires that you complete a total of six modules (120 credit points), four of which must be core modules, 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 the four core Intellectual Property Law modules over your chosen period of study:
- Intellectual Property Law - Copyright and Related Rights (Core Module)
- International Intellectual Property Law (Core Module)
- Intellectual Property Law - Industrial Property (Core module)
- Managing Intellectual Property (Core module)
During your period of study you must also complete two modules from the list below:
- Information Technology, Investigation, and Evidence
- International Public Health Law and Security
- Information Technology Law
- Law and Medical Ethics - Fundamental Issues in Consent and Negligence
- Information: Control and Power
- Law and Medical Ethics - Start and End of Life Issues
- Forensic Computing and Electronic Evidence
- Biotechnology, Law and Society
- European Health Care Law
- 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
New modules for 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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