Master in Intellectual Property

Tuition fees for Master in Intellectual Property are 11,675 GBP per year.

Navigating the complex tension between rewarding individual creators and ensuring societal access to scientific, technological, and cultural advancements lies at the heart of this module. It provides a rigorous exploration of intellectual property rights, examining how legal frameworks protect innovation while balancing the public interest. Students delve into the mechanisms of copyright, patent, and trademark law, as well as the protection of confidential information and industrial designs.

Core Legal Focus

The curriculum investigates the theoretical justifications for intellectual property rights, contrasting absolute and relative monopolies against the backdrop of common law and statutory protections. You will explore the influence of international conventions, EU directives, and UK case law on the modern legislative landscape. By engaging with both the commercial realities of IP litigation and the ethical debates surrounding monopolistic tendencies, the course prepares participants to analyze complex legal problems with precision. Whether you are interested in the idea/expression dichotomy in copyright or the specific requirements for patentability under the Patents Act 1977, this module offers a comprehensive look at how these rights are created, exploited, and enforced in a globalized economy.

The University of London, founded in 1836 and headquartered in one of the world’s leading capitals, offers a broad and flexible higher-education environment through its federated colleges and institutes. Serving around 170,000 students with some 50,000 international learners, the University of London is notable for its global reach, diverse academic programs and long tradition of research excellence. Its structure lets students choose from a wide range of disciplines while benefiting from the prestige and resources of constituent colleges.

Academics span arts and humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, business and STEM fields across roughly 100 programs, supported by extensive research networks and partnerships. Students can access world-class faculty, libraries and laboratory facilities hosted by individual colleges, while interdisciplinary initiatives enable cross-college collaboration. The university’s scale also provides abundant extracurricular opportunities, professional development services and pathways to internships and research placements.

London’s international setting offers unmatched cultural and career resources: global firms, cultural institutions and start-up ecosystems are within easy reach. International students benefit from tailored support services, language preparation options and strong alumni networks across sectors and countries. Whether seeking rigorous research training or industry-aligned professional degrees, the University of London provides flexible routes, strong employability outcomes and the vibrancy of studying in a global city.