About the course

• You’ll examine development of both Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology Law as distinct areas of legal practice and consider their ongoing reform and development, particularly in light of continuing technological advancements.
• The Intellectual Property Law module will also consider current intellectual property framework from a national, European and international perspective, along with copyright, trademarks, and patents.
• The Information Technology Law module will also include topics such as E-commerce, intermediary liability, cybercrime and the increasing rise of artificial intelligence.
• Many students within this specialism choose to study Data Protection Law as one of their optional modules and we would recommend this for students.
• You’ll study two modules during Semester A and two modules in Semester B. Each module will be taught through a two-hour Seminar each week together with a rich blend of online activities.
• Join a Research Methods and Skills seminar every fortnight in your first semester of study to help you develop your academic writing and research skills requied for your module courseworks and Dissertation.
• In Semester B and C you’ll study for your Dissertation with the help of an expert supervisor.
• Benefit from a digitally enhanced blended learning experience making full use of technology and using authentic activities and assessments to ensure you develop skills and understanding required in their future careers.

Careers

Explore private and public sector, consultancy work or even an academic or a research career. You may wish to specialise in a particular role in Information management, E-Commerce, privacy, data and related compliance roles or use your Intellectual Property knowledge within a business or commercial role.

Students with ideas for a new business, or wishing to grow an existing business, can access the support and networks of our University’s Enterprise Team.

Our award-winning Enterprise Hub building on de Havilland campus, which has been part-funded by the Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership, and our status as a University Enterprise Zone, reinforce an entrepreneurial vision that runs through the University. Support is available for early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs to use as and when it suits their needs, alongside access to our academic experts, talented graduates, facilities and equipment.