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What is Cyber Law?

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.

Who can study Cyber Law at Northumbria?

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 

Why study Cyber Law at Northumbria?

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. 

What can I expect from this course?

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.

How will this course prepare me for my career?

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.

 

Course Information

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

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Entry Requirements 2025/26

Standard Entry

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

Fees and Funding 2025/26 Entry

Full UK Fee: £11,000

Full International Fee: £11,000



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ADDITIONAL COSTS

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