MSc Legal Technology

Course Overview

The Master of Sciences in Legal Technology Online 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 course is designed to offer you the flexibility to focus your studies to suit your aspirations. 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.

Boost your career prospects in sectors related to law and IT with our MSc Legal Technology Online course. The course will allow you to take advantage of emergent technologies such as blockchains, electronic contracts and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop and deliver innovative law services and software.

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.

Course details

Mode:100% online
Length:Full time (12 months); Part-time (24 months)
Fees:£6,700 upon scholarship deduction of £5,200
Start dates:February and September
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Next start date:September 2024
Application deadline:September 2024

How you're assessed

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, your chosen specialist area.

What are the entry requirements?

Students should possess a UK undergraduate 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. If you don’t have Alternative English Language Qualifications, we will offer you the University of Law English Test (ULET) to meet your English Language condition.

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