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Masters Degrees in Intellectual Property Law in the UK

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Intellectual Property, Data and Information Law MSc

Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London United Kingdom

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Law (Intellectual Property Law) LLM, PG Dip

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Intellectual Property and Innovation LLM

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Intellectual Property LLM

Bournemouth University (BU) United Kingdom

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Intellectual Property Law PG Dip, LLM

University of Manchester United Kingdom

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LLM Intellectual Property Law LLM (Master of Laws)

Buckinghamshire New University United Kingdom

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Intellectual Property Law PG Cert

Brunel University London United Kingdom

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International Studies in Intellectual Property Law LLM

University of West London United Kingdom

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International Intellectual Property Law LLM

Bangor University United Kingdom

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Intellectual Property Law (Online Distance Learning) LLM

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Intellectual Property Law and Practice PgDip PG Dip

University of Oxford United Kingdom

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Intellectual Property Law LLM

Cardiff University United Kingdom

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Management of Intellectual Property MSc

Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) United Kingdom

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Intellectual Property Law LLM

School of Law, University of Leeds United Kingdom

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Intellectual Property Law LLM

University of Edinburgh Online Learning United Kingdom

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All Intellectual Property Law Masters Degrees

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Study a Intellectual Property Law Masters in the UK in 2025

Intellectual Property Law as an academic field focuses on the study and protection of intellectual property rights, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. This field is crucial in safeguarding the creations and innovations of individuals and companies, ensuring that their ideas and inventions are protected from unauthorised use or reproduction.

Intellectual Property Law plays a crucial role in fostering innovation, creativity, and economic growth by protecting and incentivizing original ideas and inventions. Graduates in this field play an essential role in advising individuals and businesses on intellectual property matters, drafting legal agreements, and navigating complex global IP landscapes. As technology and globalisation continue to advance, the demand for skilled professionals in Intellectual Property Law will remain high, making it a rewarding and impactful career path for individuals passionate about law, technology, and intellectual property rights.

Graduates of a master's degree in Intellectual Property Law will have advanced career options available to them. These may include roles as intellectual property consultant, technology transfer manager, IP policy analyst, and international IP attorney.

Your master's degree program will consist of specialised lectures, research projects, and opportunities for practical experience in intellectual property law firms or multinational organisations. Depending on your chosen area of focus, you may study modules like:

  • Global Intellectual Property Law and Policy
  • Licensing and Technology Transfer
  • IP Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Entertainment and Media Law
  • IP and Innovation in Emerging Technologies

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