Why study this course?

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.

Youll 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.

Youll cover topics such as intellectual property, how social media works with the law, advertising law and data protection. Youll 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.

Our courses focus on the practical application of media law so that you are able to apply relevant law to resolve issues in this area, mediate or employ alternative dispute resolution methods to help secure settlements.

Where this course can take you

On successful completion of this course, you will have broadened your knowledge of media law. Whether you are already a media legal professional looking to move up the career ladder or a junior wanting to explore work in the wider legal profession, youll have an advantage over your colleagues in the media industry where legal skills are becoming more and more vital.

If you complete the LLM qualification, youll have a Master of Laws degree. The PG Dip and PG Cert are also postgraduate qualifications that will give you an insight into media law and can help you progress in this field professionally.