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Dual Masters in Intellectual Property, Data and the Law LLM

Part of: Law

Our Law of the Creative Industries LLM is part of an Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters of “The Masters in Intellectual Property, Data and the Law (MIPDAL)” designed by a consortium of leading European universities. You will study at one of the European partners in semester 1 and then come to London to study with QMUL for semesters 2 and 3. This innovative programme is structured to follow professionally-oriented study tracks, where you will benefit from the unique experience of studying at a partner before coming to Queen Mary in January.

MIPDAL students will:

  • Achieve an LLM and an award from the Consortium Partner
  • Learn from Queen Mary’s highly regarded Intellectual Property Law academics and be involved with all the Intellectual Property Research Institute has to offer.
  • Learn to grasp and assess the differences and similarities between national legal systems from a European perspective in a number of specific areas of IP & Data Law, and, deepen your knowledge in the law of the creative industries while you’re studying in London.
  • Have the opportunity to also study at UC3M in Madrid, University of Strasbourg (CEIPI), TU Dresden in Germany or TalTech in Estonia.

Please note this is a joint masters where you must study all the foundational material at one of the named partner institutions before coming to London for your specialism in Creative Industries.

Study options

Starting in
September 2025
Location
QM and overseas locations and/or DL
Fees
Home: TBC
Overseas: TBC

What you'll study

You will start your programme in September with one of our partner institutions in Europe, TU Dresden, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), University of Strasbourg (CEIPI), or TalTech (Tallinn), to complete the first semester of your programme, where you will gain a solid foundation in intellectual property and data law and policies.

While at Queen Mary, you will gain an in depth understanding in intellectual property law and policy in the creative industries. Specifically, you will learn to analyse complex legal situations, and understand rights management in key jurisdictions and sectors, including fashion, film, theatre, interactive entertainment, and technology. The program also emphasizes the relationship between intellectual property law and other areas such as human rights, art, media, and competition law.

Structure

The Creative Industries track involving Queen Mary leads to an LLM in Law of the Creative Industries. This track is specifically tailored for students interested in the dynamic and evolving field of creative industries law.

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Modules

Semester 1:

  • Enrolment with both QMUL (Online) and the relevant Consortium partner
  • Induction at the Consortium partner, including online introductions to the QMUL Programme Director
  • Module registration for courses in London (semesters 2 and 3)
  • Classes and assessment at the Consortium partner (equivalent to 60 QM credits)
  • Dissertation proposal submission to QMUL, with guidance provided remotely

Semester 2:

  • Move to London for on-site induction at QMUL
  • Undertake elective modules at QMUL (equivalent to 60 QM credits)
  • Compulsory Entrepreneurship Law Clinic module for students on the UC3M track
  • Non-credit-bearing course: "Critical Thinking and Writing in Law" (CTWL)

Semester 3:

  • Complete a 60-credit dissertation supervised by QMUL, or
  • Undertake elective modules (30 QM credits) and a 30-credit dissertation

Assessment

Students will be assessed through a combination of exams, oral presentations, essays, coursework, and a dissertation. This diverse assessment approach ensures students can demonstrate their theoretical knowledge and practical skills effectively.

Teaching

Where you'll learn

Facilities

In the first semester of your studies you will join one of our partner universities: TUD Dresden, UC3M Madrid, TalTech Talinn or CEIPI Strasburg.

Once in London, you will study at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) at the School of Law of Queen Mary University of London where you'll have:

  • Free access to online databases and collections including: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Justis, Eur-lex, Hein-Online and many more
  • The Postgraduate School of Law Centre in Lincoln's Inn Fields and the Graduate Centre at Mile End
  • Queen Mary’s excellent Law Library and European Documentation Centre
  • Access to the University of London’s Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) and the Library at Senate House

 

About the School

The School of Law

The School of Law is part of Queen Mary University of London, a member of both the University of London and the Russell Group. The School was ranked 7th in the UK and 32nd in the world by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, and 10th in the UK and 50th in world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by subject.

The School of Law has consistently been ranked in the top 10 law schools in the UK for the quality of our research and teaching, and many of our internationally recognised staff act as advisers to governments, industry and NGOs, both nationally and internationally.

The School's central focus is on the role of law and its institutions in contemporary international society. The School of Law is divided into two organisational units: the Department of Law and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS). The School of Law hosts the largest and most diverse LLM programme in the UK.

 

Contact us

School of Law

Career paths

The MIPDAL program prepares students for advanced careers in IP and data law, particularly within the creative industries. Graduates will be equipped to work in various legal, regulatory, and policy-making roles, both in Europe and internationally.

Fees and funding

Full-time study

September 2025 | 1 year

  • Home: TBC
  • Overseas: TBC

Conditional deposit

Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
Information about deposits

Queen Mary alumni can get a £1000, 10% or 20% discount on their fees depending on the programme of study. Find out more about the Alumni Loyalty Award

Funding

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships

The MIPDaL programme offers a unique opportunity for all potential students to take part in the program with scholarships funded by the European Commission. Up to 60 scholarships can be awarded throughout the program period of 5 years, allowing for a maximum of 12 students to be funded per year. Scholarship holders do not pay tuition fees to the consortium, nor additional fees to the UK partner universities. Additionally, they receive funding to cover their monthly expenses for accommodation, travelling, and such.

Eligibility criteria and deadlines can be found on the MIPDaL website

If you are not eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship may be eligible for one of our alternative funding opportunities for the QMUL top-up fee.

School of Law scholarships

The School of Law offers a range of scholarships for Law Masters programmes each year. Full details are made available on the law funding page from October – November each year.

Other sources of funding

Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:

Entry requirements

UK

Degree requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Law or a degree with substantial Law content..

Law graduates with a 2:2 honours degree who also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience may also qualify.

Other routes

Non-law graduates with a minimum second class honours degree, that have also obtained a Merit (or 60 per cent) in the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) recognised by the UK professional bodies, may also qualify. Non-law graduates may also be considered on the basis of exceptional professional experience (of at least five years) in a legal area or an area directly related to their programme of study.

Additional information

Please check the MIPDaL Admissions webpage for general admissions criteria agreed by all partner institutions. 

All applications should be made directly through the MIPDAL website. 

Applicants who satisfy all the entry requirements, including Queen Mary's admissions criteria are shortlisted by the Consortium Admission Committee. Once you accept the Consortium’s offer your details will be passed to Queen Mary, and the other relevant partner institution of the Creative Industries track. You have to apply directly to both partner institutions to get full admission to the programme. Incomplete admission process can lead to the decline of our offer. 

Please check the MIPDaL website for application deadlines. 

Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.

International

English language requirements

All postgraduate programmes in this school have non-standard English language requirements.

For the English language requirements for this course, see programmes with non-standard English language requirements .

Visas and immigration

Find out how to apply for a student visa.

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