LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation LLM

A Master of Laws (LLM) in Media Law, Privacy and Defamation, offered by The University of Law, is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s course will give you the skills to progress within the media law industry and can open up pathways to careers in media, journalism, in-house legal roles, compliance manager roles and more.<br/><br/>The LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation is an innovative, flexible programme that will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of media law, privacy and defamation in practice. You will explore issues such as the legal and administrative regulation of mainstream media publication, the role of the media and communication in society, as well as content issues on social media. You’ll also have the opportunity to consider freedom of expression, freedom of the press, the right to reputation, and the application of data protection and privacy rules to online advertising.<br/><br/><strong>When you study the LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation with us you will:</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn about the context within which media law, privacy and defamation operates and interplays with other areas such as human rights and contract.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Demonstrate best practice and responses to problem question scenarios through sound reasoning and arguments.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.<br/><br/>This course is currently available at our London Bloomsbury and Manchester campuses, as well as online.*<br/><br/>*Please note that campus locations are subject to change and may vary by intake and start date. Please check our website for more information.