Discover how innovative ideas can be protected by the law. Develop your expertise in this important area of law, which impacts people in a range of industries, from commercial business to fashion, medicine and the creative arts.
Study an area of law that cuts across disciplines and sectors. Become familiar with major developments in intellectual property law, and learn how the law responds to new technology developments.
The course runs over 12 months full-time. You can also study this programme on a part-time basis.
September - December (11 weeks)
Full-time students normally take two 30-credit modules in term one.
One-third of your degree is your dissertation. You begin planning and submit a proposal for your dissertation during term one.
January - April (12 weeks)
Full-time students normally take three 20-credit modules in term two.
During term two you are assigned a supervisor for your dissertation and carry out research for your chosen topic.
May – August
There are no taught modules during term three. You’ll continue your research and writing ready to submit your dissertation at the end of August.
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To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
You should have (or be predicted to get) a 2:1 Honours degree in Law or an allied subject (such as Politics, Business, Economics, Philosophy or Criminology) OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
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