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Master of Media Law, Privacy and Defamation
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year full-time LLM specialising in media law, Privacy and defamation for law and non-law graduates.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Media Law
- Privacy and Defamation. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: full-time over 12 months in three semesters: an induction to the English legal system
- The compulsory Media Law
- Privacy and Defamation module.
Career outcomes
- Media
- Journalism
- In-house legal roles
- Compliance manager
Curriculum
- Full-time over 12 months in three semesters: an induction to the English legal system
- The compulsory Media Law
- Privacy and Defamation module
- One module from the Leisure and Entertainment Centre of Excellence
- Research methods training
- Two electives available at your campus
- And a dissertation in media law
- Privacy and defamation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK bachelor's degree at 2:2 or above in any subject (most courses)
- Or an equivalent overseas qualification
- Plus English-language evidence.
Accepted academic background
UK bachelor's degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline (most courses), Or equivalent overseas degree, BPC 2:1 QLD, MSc Psychology Conversion not BPS-accredited psychology degree
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 - 7.5
- TOEFL iBT 60 - 102
- PTE Academic 56 - 78
- Duolingo 110 - 143
- Cambridge 169 - 191
- Institutional test ULET 6.0 - 7.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Qualification Certificates
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and key dates. Apply through the appropriate admissions route (law conversion and SQE full-time courses via lawcab). Provide your degree and English evidence (ULET if you hold none). Pass the compliance interview if your country has no Differentiation Agreement. Accept the unconditional offer with the 8
- 000 GBP acceptance payment (4
- 000 GBP for listed countries). Complete CAS Shield
- Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,850, £18,450 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Manchester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Law |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
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Program starts
October 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £19,850, £18,450 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 - 7.5, TOEFL iBT 60 - 102, PTE Academic 56 - 78, Duolingo 110 - 143, Cambridge 169 - 191, Institutional test ULET 6.0 - 7.5.