LLM International Cyber Regulation & Policy

at Edge Hill University

Core Modules

• Cyber Law and Policy
• Dissertation
• Emerging Technologies
• Research for Advanced Legal Studies
• Counter Terrorism and Communications Law
• Cyber Crime – Detection, Investigation and Enforcement
• Information Security Management
• Regulating Intellectual Property Law in Cyber Space

• You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in law, a relevant IT-based discipline, or a relevant non-law degree in the humanities or social sciences.
• Relevant professional qualifications or suitable work experience will also be considered.
• An interview forms part of the selection process for applicants with non-law degrees.

English language requirements

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Tuition Fees

• International £13,500

By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to take your specialist knowledge straight into the legal profession. You’ll understand how to defend rights infringements. You’ll also have expertise in intellectual property rights, data privacy rights, and access and authorisation rights. All of these skills are highly sought after by independent legal practices.
 

Perhaps you’ll decide to go into business. Your skills will open doors to compliance roles with IT company legal departments or at industry regulatory bodies. Or start a career in law enforcement. Cybercrime policing units are another avenue after completing our LLM International Cyber Regulation and Policy.
 

Other graduates from this course choose an academic path. You could go into specialist legal research or study for a PhD.
 

You’ll graduate with a set of transferable legal and personal skills. You’ll be able to find, identify, assess and apply rules to solve complex regulatory problems in other areas. You’ll be ready for roles needing responsibility, independent working, strong communication and flexibility.