LLM in Intellectual Property Law, Cardiff University

Cardiff,

12 Months

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About this course

The LLM in Intellectual Property Law is designed for students, lawyers, and policy makers interested in studying intellectual property law from an international and comparative perspective. This course emphasizes the importance of intellectual property law in fostering innovation and creativity within a knowledge economy and aims to equip students with an understanding of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and broader commercial law. It offers a flexible and research-driven programme, allowing students to undertake in-depth research and customize their learning with a variety of modules. The course combines taught modules with a dissertation, enabling students to critically assess the field at domestic, EU, and international levels.

Why this course is highly recommended

This course is ideal for those looking to develop expertise in a legal field that plays a central role in innovation and international policymaking. With a strong research focus and interactive seminars, students will benefit from engaging discussions and practical research experience. The programme’s flexibility allows students to tailor their learning to meet their career goals, whether in practice or policy development.

Specialisation

The programme specializes in international and comparative perspectives on intellectual property law, focusing on areas such as copyright, patents, and trademarks. It provides an opportunity for students to select modules tailored to their interests, including comparative and international perspectives on trade marks, patents, and copyrights, as well as related areas like commercial arbitration and world trade law.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

25.02L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants need a 2:2 honours degree in law or an equivalent international degree, along with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, including 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in other subskills. Pending results or interim transcripts are accepted if applicable. The application deadline is 31 July.

English language test

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

DUOLINGO

Career prospects

Graduates of this programme can pursue careers within intellectual property law, policy making, or related fields such as finance, sales, marketing, digital communications, and recruitment. The course also prepares students for further academic research or professional legal training, including PhD programmes or professional legal courses like the LPC or BPTC.

FAQs

What are the core modules for Year One?

Core modules include the Dissertation, plus optional modules such as Insurance Law, International Sales Law, Comparative Corporate Governance, and World Trade Law, among others.

How is the course assessed?

Assessment includes both formative and summative methods, such as coursework, essays, exams, and a dissertation of up to 15,000 words.