COURSE CURRICULUM

The LLM in Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law at Sussex provides students with a comprehensive grounding in both core legal principles and specialized topics in digital and intellectual property law. Designed for full-time and part-time study, the program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving intersections between law, technology, and innovation. Core modules, including Advanced Legal Research and Writing, Aspects of Intellectual Property Law, and Critical Approaches to Information Law, offer a strong foundation in legal theory and practice. Students also undertake an LLM dissertation, allowing them to explore a topic of particular interest in depth. Alongside these core modules, a wide range of options enables students to tailor their studies to specific areas, including Cyber Law, Cybercrime Law, Digital Intellectual Property Law, Governance of the Global Digital Economy, International Economic Law Clinic, and Regulating the Creative Industries. This flexibility allows students to develop expertise in areas that align with their career goals. Graduates gain the skills to advise on legal challenges arising from technological innovation, digital platforms, and creative industries, preparing them for careers in law firms, technology companies, media organisations, and international regulatory bodies. The program combines rigorous academic training with practical relevance, fostering professionals ready to address global digital law challenges.