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MSc Legal Technology at The University of Law - UCAS

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Course summary

The Master of Sciences in Legal Technology is a postgraduate Master’s degree designed for law and non-law graduates who want to develop an in-depth knowledge of Legal Technology and how the legal landscape is being changed by technology. This exciting specialist field is perfect for the modern lawyer because it examines how innovative technologies are changing the way the legal sector operates. This internationally recognised Master’s can open up pathways to careers such as techno-ethicist, legal technologist, legal technology strategist, legal technology innovation specialist and more. Whether you want to progress within your existing firm, have plans to create your own start-up or simply want to know more about how technology is changing the legal landscape, this innovative, flexible law and technology degree will provide you with the knowledge to help you achieve your ambitions. When you study the MSc Legal Technology with us you will:

  • Stay ahead of the competition by gaining insight into the latest insights of this emerging and rapidly evolving area.
  • Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.
  • Focus on legal practice, not just theory.
  • Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies
  • Enjoy Flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.
  • Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.
The award-linked module for this programme (Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law) will consider how disruptive legal technologies are bringing about a fundamental shift in decision-making and shaping a new normal in legal practice operations. The module will look at the two key technologies facilitating this change: artificial intelligence and blockchain. This module will allow you to get hands-on with the technology, exploring how it works as well as the legal and regulatory issues its use presents. In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for students with a non-law background. To help prepare you for your dissertation you’ll study a range of compulsory and further optional Research Methods Training sessions in your first terms. We also offer the Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Legal Technology if you would like to gain essential in-depth knowledge of Legal Technology without having to complete a dissertation. This course is currently available at our Bristol and London Moorgate campuses, as well as online.* *Please note that campus locations are subject to change and may vary by intake and start date. Please check our website for more information.

Modules

Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time) You will complete: Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law Research Methods Training (sessions throughout Terms 1 and 2 / 1-4) You may then choose three* modules from our elective module guide running at your location of study. *All optional modules are subject to availability and may change from time to time. Not all modules may be available in all terms. Only modules running at the location of study will be available to choose. Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time): Dissertation in Legal Technology

Assessment method

Modules are assessed by a three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment. All assessments are conducted online. The dissertation module will be assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words), and provides an opportunity for sustained, in-depth and intensive investigation into, and reflection upon, a specialist area of Legal Technology.

How to apply

International applicants

To find out more about how we support our international students, please visit our website.

Entry requirements

Students should possess a UK bachelors degree in any subject at 2:2 or above, or equivalent qualifications. English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025) - For Domestic students in London: £14,000, and Outside London: £12,400. For International (non-domestic) students in London: £19,050, and Outside London: £17,700. Online students: £12,400. All fees above include a deposit amount of £250.

Sponsorship information

We can help support your course fees with our scholarships and bursaries and funding options. For more information please visit our postgraduate scholarships page: https://www.law.ac.uk/study/scholarships-bursaries/

MSc Legal Technology at The University of Law - UCAS