Electronic Master of Law (e-LLM) in Information Technology & Telecommunications Law

Delegates undertaking this qualification undertake a unique opportunity to study the legal implications surrounding Information Technology and Telecommunications on the world's longest established postgradulate masters (LLM) course in Information Technology Law.  Provided at the University of Strathclyde by online distance learning since 1994, the LLM and the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Information Technology and Telecommunications Law is an internationally renowned postgraduate qualification which currently attracts over 100 students from 20 countries.

Aims

This course is designed to give a detailed knowledge of key legal instruments coupled with an awareness of major policy areas allowing students to contribute to the ongoing discussions as to the nature and format of law within the information society.

Who Would Benefit?

Lawyers wishing to specialise in the fields of information technology and telecommunications law, in house lawyers working for companies active in the field, those responsible for the management of information technology or telecommunications systems.

Pre-requisites

Applicants must usually have obtained an honours degree in Law or a degree with a substantial legal content.  We will also recognise other qualifications especially where the applicant's work experience is in a field relevant to the subject of the course.  If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your proficiency before you can begin the course. 

Candidates complete four modules from those listed below.  This will qualify students for  an award of Postgraduate diploma (PgDip) Information Technology and Telecommunications Law.  For those delegates seeking the award of LLM in Information Technology and Telecommunications Law, a 15-20,000 word dissertation on a topic of your own choice is required.  Please be aware that owing to the changing nature of the subject area, the contents of the module may be adjusted to keep abreast with legal developments.

• Legal Aspects of Information Security
• Intellectual Property Law
• Telecommunications Law
• Liability in the Information Society
• Access to Public Information
• E-Commerce
• Internet Governance
• Telecommunications Policy