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LLM Journalism and the Law at The University of Law - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

A Master of Laws (LLM) in Journalism and the Law is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s course will give you the skills to progress within the media law and journalism industry and can open up pathways to careers including in-house legal, and compliance manager roles. The LLM in Journalism and the Law is an innovative and flexible programme that examines how law and legal issues are represented in the media, as well as the legal and regulatory principles that govern their reporting. You will explore topics such as the reporting of court proceedings, including reporting restrictions, the concept and practice of open justice, and the coverage of law-making processes and constitutional issues. The programme will provide you with in-depth knowledge of key issues affecting the reporting of law and legal matters, along with the skills to apply complex legal rules to real-world challenges. When you study the LLM Journalism and the Law with us you will:

  • Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.
  • Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.
  • Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.
  • Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.
  • Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.
  • 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.
  • Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.
Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules. This course is currently available at our London Bloomsbury campus, 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): 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 non-law students, but also open to students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education. Compulsory modules include: Journalism and the Law Media Law, Defamation & Privacy Research Methods Training to help you prepare for your dissertation You may then choose two* 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 Journalism and the Law

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 Journalism and the Law.

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 an equivalent qualification. A compulsory two week induction is required for all students, unless they can evidence the successful completion of either: an LLB or equivalent; or a minimum of 3 legal modules, worth at least 80 QCFcredits that must include; English Legal System Contract Law Law of Tort 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 6.0 in each component.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

2026/27 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2026) - For Domestic students in London: £15,000, and Outside London: £12,750. For International (non-domestic) students in London: £19,600, and Outside London: £18,250. Online students: £12,750. 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/

LLM Journalism and the Law at The University of Law - UCAS