LLM Media LAW, Privacy And Defamation

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LLM Media LAW, Privacy And Defamation

A postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance academic legal knowledge in Media Law, Privacy and Defamation. Explore issues surrounding legal and administrative regulation of mainstream media publication, the role of media in society, and content issues on social media. Understand freedom of expression, freedom of the press, right to reputation, and data protection in online advertising. Opens pathways to careers in media law, journalism, in-house legal roles, and compliance management.

Academic Journey

Information	Details
Programme	LLM Media Law, Privacy and Defamation
Description	Specialist media law, privacy and defamation postgraduate degree
Duration	12 months (Full-time) / 24 months (Part-time)
Study Mode	Full-time, Part-time, On-Campus, Online
Entry Requirements	Minimum 2:2 honours degree (any subject)
Induction	2-week English Legal System (compulsory for non-law students)
Next Start Date	October 2026
Online Intakes	October 2026, February 2027
Award-Linked Module	Media Law, Privacy and Defamation (30 credits)
Employment Promise	No job in 9 months? Get fees back (50% cashback + 50% course credit)
Graduate Outcomes	93% in highly skilled employment (15 months post-graduation)
126+ Countries	International student nationalities

CAMPUSES

On-Campus – Full-time: London Bloomsbury, Manchester

On-Campus – Part-time: London Bloomsbury, Manchester

FEES 2026/27

Category	London	Outside London
Domestic	£15,000	£12,750
International	£19,600 (or £17,100 with £2,500 bursary)	£18,250 (or £15,750 with £2,500 bursary)

Alumni Discount: £1,000 (ULaw graduates)
International Bursary: £2,500 available
Postgraduate Loan: Eligible
StepEx Financing: Available for eligible students

APPLICATION DEADLINES (October 2026)

Category	Deadline
International (outside UK) – Student Route Visa	Monday, 3 August 2026 at 11:59pm (GMT)
International (inside UK) – Student Route Visa	Friday, 11 September 2026 at 11:59pm (GMT)
Domestic & Online Students	Monday, 28 September 2026 at 9am (GMT)

Inside the Learning Segments

Compulsory Modules:

Healthcare Regulation (Award-linked, 30 credits)
- Regulation of healthcare professionals
- Healthcare organisations regulation
- Clinical research regulation
- Medicines regulation
- Disciplinary hearings
- Legal and ethical balance
- Professional regulatory bodies
Research Methods Training

Elective Modules:

Choose 3 modules (30 credits each) from elective guide

Sample Electives:

Legal Ethics
Medical Law and Ethics
Mental Health Law
(Additional modules available – subject to availability)

Dissertation:

Award-linked Dissertation in Healthcare Regulation (60 credits)
15,000-word thesis
Sustained in-depth investigation into specialist area

Total Credits: 180 credits (LLM)

COURSE TOPICS COVERED

✓ Healthcare professional regulation
✓ Professional licensing and registration
✓ Healthcare organisations regulation
✓ Clinical governance
✓ Clinical research ethics and regulation
✓ Medicines and drug regulation
✓ Disciplinary and fitness-to-practise hearings
✓ Medical negligence regulation
✓ Patient safety and quality standards
✓ Regulatory bodies and inspection regimes
✓ Legal-ethical balance in healthcare
✓ Confidentiality and data protection in healthcare

Future Intakes:

September and beyond
Check website for specific deadlines

Academic:

Minimum 2:2 honours degree (law and non-law graduates welcome)

English Language (International):

IELTS 6.5 or above with minimum 6.0 in each component

Visa Students:

Cannot study online (face-to-face modules only)
No visa sponsorship for part-time study
Timed exams must be completed in-person at campus

Media & Journalism:

Media Lawyer
In-house Counsel (Media Company)
Broadcasting Lawyer
Publishing Lawyer
Journalism Ethics Advisor
Media Compliance Manager
Content Regulation Specialist

Legal Roles:

Defamation/Libel Lawyer
Privacy Lawyer
Data Protection Officer
Privacy Consultant
Media Rights Lawyer
Copyright and Intellectual Property Specialist

Regulatory & Compliance:

Regulatory Compliance Officer (Media)
Compliance Manager
Broadcasting Standards Advisor
Press Regulation Specialist
Online Content Moderation Advisor
Regulatory Affairs Officer

Corporate & Other:

Corporate Communications Lawyer
Advertising Lawyer
Social Media Compliance Officer
Policy Advisor (Media/Broadcasting)
In-house Counsel (Tech/Social Media)

EMPLOYMENT PROMISE

9-Month Guarantee: Secure a job within 9 months or receive:

50% of fees as cashback
50% of fees as credit towards another course

Terms and conditions apply

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