Gain advanced insight into the legal frameworks shaping creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship on a global scale with this specialised LLM. You’ll dive deep into intellectual property law (IP), looking at both theory and practice across different industries and jurisdictions.
This intellectually rigorous programme takes a transdisciplinary approach, drawing on expertise from law, technology, business, music and entrepreneurship. You will explore how IP law intersects with the modern challenges of digital transformation, sustainability and ethical innovation, equipping you to develop legal solutions that reflect wider social, technological and environmental concerns.
You will gain core knowledge through required modules on Global Intellectual Property Law; AI Creativity, Platform Regulation; and Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Property Law. You will benefit from flexible module choices, allowing you to tailor your pathway according to your academic interests and professional ambitions. The programme culminates in a research dissertation where you will complete an independent project of your choice. Whether you are focused on platform and AI regulation, copyright and creative industries, or innovation, you will graduate with a deep understanding of how IP functions in today’s interconnected world.
All students are given our specialised Legal Research Training as preparation for writing their dissertation. The module covers advance legal research, legal writing, as well as theoretical perspectives and research methodologies.
Develop real-world skills through internships and extracurricular activities, including opportunities with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, the European Patent Office and in the MusicFutures IP Clinic and Lab, where you will offer IP advice to local creatives and start-ups.
Liverpool Law School is renowned for academic excellence and a vibrant, supportive learning environment. You will benefit from an international community of students and scholars, as well as regular events, guest lectures and networking opportunities. Studying this LLM will prepare you to thrive across a range of sectors, from law and policy to media, tech and creative enterprise.
This master’s is suitable for graduates of Law or a relevant subject such as Music, Arts, Business, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, International Relations, Management Studies, Computer Science, the Humanities, Social Sciences or Economics, who are looking for a specialised programme of advanced legal study in Intellectual Property Law.
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
The qualifications and exam results you’ll need to apply for this course.
You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country .
We accept a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications .
International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.
Do you need to complete a Pre-sessional English course to meet the English language requirements for this course?
The length of Pre-sessional English course you’ll need to take depends on your current level of English language ability.
If you don’t meet our English language requirements, we can use your most recent IELTS score, or the equivalent score in selected other English language tests , to determine the length of Pre-sessional English course you require.
Use the table below to check the course length you're likely to require for your current English language ability and see whether the course is available on campus or online.
If you’ve completed an alternative English language test to IELTS, we may be able to use this to assess your English language ability and determine the Pre-sessional English course length you require.
Please see our guide to Pre-sessional English entry requirements for IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0, for further details.