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Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law LLM

University of Sussex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Technology is reshaping how we live, work and govern, and our legal systems are evolving in response. As questions of data ownership, online regulation, AI and copyright grow more complex, there’s rising demand for legal professionals with expertise in information technology and intellectual property. On this innovative LLM, you’ll explore how law responds to the challenges and opportunities of new technologies. You’ll develop both the theoretical grounding and practical skills to join this fast-moving field. By studying at Sussex, you’ll: gain up-to-date knowledge of key technological and legal developments explore issues around data governance, digital platforms and internet regulation examine how intellectual property law intersects with innovation, creativity and the digital economy learn from academics who weave their knowledge and research into course content develop skills to help you tackle complex legal problems. You’ll join a dynamic environment and learn from the latest legal research and global developments in digital law. Our faculty bring expertise from legal practice, tech policy and international organisations. Our curriculum is developed in response to industry developments and real-world demands. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to: use your specialist knowledge of information technology and intellectual property law give advice on legal challenges emerging from tech innovation apply your skills across global legal markets with growing demand for digital law specialists. In the past, our graduates have gone on to work in law firms, technology companies, media organisations and the creative industries.

Application deadline

01/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 23,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    35th out of 118 1

    35th out of 113 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    119 52%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    51st

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    52nd

    16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    115 53%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    59th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    70th

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