LLM Media Law

London Metropolitan University

This course has been designed to address the growing demand for practitioners in the media sector who want to understand legal issues surrounding the industry such as copyright law, advertising law, media ethics, privacy and data protection. You’ll learn remotely, giving you the freedom to study from wherever you are in the world. You can choose to study this subject as a LLM (Master of Laws), postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate. These courses have been designed specifically for people wanting to specialise in media law and practice. They are suitable if you have either a legal background, or if you have a media background and want to learn about the legal issues affecting the industry. You’ll cover topics such as intellectual property, how social media works with the law, advertising law and data protection. You’ll also explore the ethical questions relating to media law, such as freedom of speech, the right to privacy and the meaning of ‘public interest’. By merging commercial practice with theoretical understanding, we will guide you through an in-depth understanding of the legal issues that govern the media industry. The course will open your eyes to the misuse of social media, the issues relating to extra-territorial cybercrime such as WikiLeaks, as well as the regulations surrounding print and digital media.