LLM Journalism and the Law (Taught)

A Master of Laws (LLM) in Journalism and the Law is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s course will give you the skills to progress within the media law and journalism industry and can open up pathways to careers including in-house legal, and compliance manager roles.

The LLM in Journalism and the Law is an innovative and flexible programme that examines how law and legal issues are represented in the media, as well as the legal and regulatory principles that govern their reporting. You will explore topics such as the reporting of court proceedings, including reporting restrictions, the concept and practice of open justice, and the coverage of law-making processes and constitutional issues. The programme will provide you with in-depth knowledge of key issues affecting the reporting of law and legal matters, along with the skills to apply complex legal rules to real-world challenges.

When you study the LLM Journalism and the Law with us you will:

• Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.

• Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.

• Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.

• Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.

• Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.

• Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.

• Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.

Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.

This course is currently available at our London Bloomsbury campus, as well as online.*

*Please note that campus locations are subject to change and may vary by intake and start date. Please check our website for more information.