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LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation

University of Law

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    London Bloomsbury

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

A Master of Laws (LLM) in Media Law, Privacy and Defamation is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance your 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 a careers as a Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Advisor, Legal Executive and more.

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.

When you study the LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation with us you will:



  • Be taught by subject matter experts, former and current practitioners and research and teaching focused academics.

  • Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.

  • Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.

  • 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.

  • Increase your earning potential - the 2020 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates earn on average £7,000 more than their graduate counterparts.

  • 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.

  • 94% of postgraduate students in employment were in highly skilled occupations 15 months after graduating (2019/20 Graduate Outcomes data).
  • Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,500per 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 Law

  • Campus address

    The University of Law (including De Broc School of Business), 2 Bunhil Row, London, Islington, EC1Y 8HQ, England

The university has trained practising lawyers and business professionals from over 120 countries and has scholarships and bursaries for international students.
Comprehensive pre-departure guide for all international students including immediate access to visa, insurance, travel, and healthcare advice.
Dedicated international department which comprises the English Language Assessment, International Student Advice and Visa Compliance teams.

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