Law (Cyber Law) LLM
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Cyber Law concerns the governing of activities in cyberspace.Cyberspace and AI are integrated into everyday life, so the governance of cyberspace and AI has never been more relevant and crucial, cutting across almost every industry sector and area of law on both a national and international scale. This is why cyber and AI law is critical to our long-standing expertise in law teaching and research.
It is not necessary to have an undergraduate law qualification to study this course. As a part time programme this course can be taught alongside those in employment.
Please note: This course is available as a part time distance learning course, but can also be studied as a full time, 1 year, on campus course. To learn more about the full time version of our Cyber Law LLM click here.
The Northumbria Law School is one of the largest law schools in the UK, and houses academics with an international reputation for research in law and technology. You will benefit from staff who continue to drive research and discussion on cyber governance and law at the national and international levels.
As part of Northumbria’s innovative LLM Law framework, the Cyber Law specialism has been designed to meet the needs of cyber legal practitioners, as well as other professionals working in the technology field who may benefit from a deeper contextual understanding of cyber law and broader governance considerations at the national and international levels. It is not necessary to have an undergraduate law qualification and there are no jurisdictional restrictions, so you will be part of a diverse and intellectually stimulating cohort. You will learn from each other’s experiences in a relaxed and collaborative environment.
Studying on this Masters and engaging in the LLM Law’s specialist areas of contemporary and innovative legal study, within an established postgraduate legal qualification, provides you with a remarkable opportunity to enhance your career.
Level of Study
Postgraduate
Mode of Study
2 years Distance Learning
1 other options available
Department
Northumbria Law School
Location
City Campus, Northumbria University
City
Newcastle
Start
September 2025
Fees
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Alumni Discount
Receive up to £2,470 off your course fees.
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You will study ‘Cyber, Space and Telecommunications: the Global Context’ in your first semester, a module giving you an insight into the broad area of law in which your specialism sits. Alongside that you will study Research for Advanced Legal Studies, which will equip you with the skills you need to thrive on the course. Your third module will examine the law surrounding Intellectual Property, which is a key issue in relation to the regulation of the internet.
In the second semester you will study the specialist module on Cyber Law, led by an academic with an international reputation for research in this field. You will also study modules on Artificial Intelligence and the Law, Robotics and the Law and the law relating to Data Management both of which are linked to cyber law. In the third semester you will undertake a dissertation on a topic of your choice related to Cyber Law.
You will learn through lectures, seminars and group work, all supported by advanced TEL (Technology Enhanced Learning). You will have access to our eLearning platform Blackboard, where you can re-watch all Panopto-recorded lectures and read workshop presentation slides at your own pace. You may even be able to undertake your dissertation from home – in the UK or internationally – through the Blackboard Collaborate function.
Your assessment throughout will be coursework-based, with no exams.
Please note that to graduate with your specialist bracketed award you must undertake at least two taught modules within that specialism, and base your final research project on a topic in that area. It will be possible to switch specialism after the first semester if your contextual module was relevant to your new choice. If you don’t meet these conditions, you will graduate with an LLM Law.
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Lecturers on this course have expertise and experience in the areas of artificial intelligence and the law, space law, and the law of autonomous systems; knowledge that you can draw on for your LLM project.
Dr Lauren Napier
Lecturer
Anna Butler
Senior Lecturer
Prof Christopher Newman
Professor
Marion Oswald
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It is also home to our specialist Law Practice Library, which contains practitioner materials as well as a wide variety of journals, databases, and law reports. The range and depth of resources reflects our position as the largest law school in the North East region.
The 24/7 University Library achieves some of the highest levels of student satisfaction in the UK, and has held the Cabinet Office accreditation for Customer Service Excellence since 2010.
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You will also develop your own skills as a researcher, learning to critically reflect on your own and others’ work, challenge your own thinking, and justify your own work in the context of wider theories and practice.
The Legal Research Project in semester three is your opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of legal research on a topic you’re truly passionate about, guided by a tutor with relevant expertise. This dissertation will allow you to contribute to the creation of new knowledge within Cyber Law.
The Law School contains a vibrant, collegiate and growing research community with diverse interests, objectives and methodologies, with some members recognised as national or internal leaders in their field. Discover more…
If you already have a qualifying UK law degree, this course will help you to enhance your CV with a specialism so that you stand out when competing for training contracts.
If you are joining us from another legal jurisdiction you will be able to apply your specialist skills and knowledge in your home country, contributing to local priorities for growth in relevant areas. For students from countries that follow the Bologna Process and require two year of postgraduate study, it will be possible to study the LLM framework twice, choosing a different specialism each time. You will qualify for an alumni discount on the second year.
Students who have qualifications or careers in related areas such as computing or engineering will acquire valuable contextual understanding that helps them stand out among their peers.
This course is also an excellent route to PhD study if you are seeking an academic career within the field of law.
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Applicants should normally have:
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in either law, a relevant social science based discipline, or a relevant non-law degree.
Relevant professional qualifications or suitable work experience will also be considered.
International qualifications:
If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English Language requirements:
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
Full UK Fee: £11,000
Full International Fee: £11,000
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