LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation

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, 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.

Students should possess a UK undergraduate degree in any subject at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification.

A compulsory two week induction is required for all students, unless they can evidence the successful completion of either:

an LLB or equivalent; or

a minimum of 3 legal modules, worth at least 80 QCFcredits that must include;

English Legal System
Contract Law
Law of Tort

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English

An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.