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Information Technology Law (Online Distance Learning)

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LLM Information Technology Law (Online Distance Learning) - 1 Year (Full-time)

LLM Information Technology Law (Online Distance Learning) - 3 Years (Part-time)

LLM Information Technology Law (Online Distance Learning) - 20 Months (Part-time)

LLM Information Technology Law (Online Distance Learning) - 2 Years (Part-time)

LLM Information Technology Law (Online Distance Learning) - 32 Months (Part-time)

Information on fees & costs

Individual programme fees are linked above. For detailed information on fee status, policies, payment and funding opportunities see:

FT UK/EU/international students £14,400 PT UK/EU/international students £7,200 (2 yrs/20 mths) in 1st year of study / £4,800 (3 yrs/32 mths) in 1st year of study

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Contact information: Distance Learning Support
Phone: +44 (0)131 650 7129
Email: llm.distance@ed.ac.uk; Address: School of Law
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL

This LLM in Information Technology Law aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of information technology law, in its broadest sense, within international, European and domestic settings. You will develop an understanding of information technology law not just in its legal but also its social, ethical, cultural and commercial contexts.

The programme gives you the opportunity to study subjects where IT law interfaces with other disciplinary dimensions of the law, with modules in intellectual property law, commercial law and medical law.

Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent if outside the UK. English language standard: 7.00 IELTS or equivalent.

Programme entry requirements

International students

All applicants must meet our general entry and language requirements. Detailed advice for international students is available here:

Programme description

This programme explores the wealth of legal issues associated with computerisation and the Internet, a key theme being the evolution - and increasing convergence of - information and communications technologies.

The programme also investigates the growing value attached to information and will enable you to contribute to many current areas of debate in information technology law.

The programme covers: * regulatory approaches to information technology * jurisdiction * content liability * privacy and data protection * intellectual property * standards and competition * cybercrime * e-commerce * the digital divide * the use of new technologies in investigation and evidence, and in dispute adjudication

Programme structure

The LLM in Information Technology Law requires that you complete a total of six courses (120 credit points), four of which must be core IT law courses, and complete a dissertation (60 credit points) over your chosen period of study.

Core modules

Information Technology Law
Information Technology, Investigation, and Evidence
Forensic Computing and Electronic Evidence
Information: Control and Power

Online learning

Our distance learning courses are delivered via eSCRIPT - our flexible online learning environment developed by the University.

Through eSCRIPT you will access learning materials and interact with your tutor and fellow students. eSCRIPT is accessible from any computer via the internet. A fast connection is an advantage, but you do not need any special equipment, applications or plug-ins to use it.

We aim to provide challenging, research-led teaching with students benefiting from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of tutors and the results of innovative cross-cutting research of the highest quality.

Learning outcomes

By the end of your studies you should emerge with an understanding of information technology law not just in its legal but also its social, ethical, cultural and commercial contexts.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our online distance learning programmes progress to a range of careers in Law and related legal fields, including work in local and international firms, government legal departments, other public institutions, international organisations and in academia. The programmes are also an ideal platform for advanced research.

Funding

Please see Scholarships and Student Funding Services for information about funding opportunities:

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Further Information

This article was published on Apr 25, 2013