Queen's University Belfast

Intellectual Property Law LLM

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

The LLM in Intellectual Property Law is an innovative programme that explores the intersections of globalisation, creative industries, sustainability, and new technological challenges in the field of intellectual property law. It provides a strong foundation through core modules and a flexible structure, which allows students to tailor their studies to their specific interests and career goals. The programme is taught by leading experts in the field, who have advised international organisations, including UNCTAD, the European Commission, EUIPO, and WIPO.

It also benefits from strong industry connections, providing students with valuable exposure to real-world practice. Through a combination of coursework, seminars, guest lectures, and networking opportunities, students will develop a deep, multidisciplinary understanding of the legal principles, global frameworks, and policy issues shaping intellectual property law. This programme is an excellent foundation for careers across the private and public sectors.

Graduates may work as in-house legal specialists in the high-tech, life-science, creative industries or as IP litigators, patent lawyers, trademark attorneys, or licensing executives, among other roles. Students may also work in the public sector, advising government agencies on intellectual property law matters or working for non-governmental and inter-governmental organisations focused on intellectual property issues. The programme also offers an excellent foundation for those aiming to pursue doctoral research and an academic career.

Please Note: This LLM is not a qualifying law degree and if a student exits with a Diploma from this Programme this is also not a qualifying law degree

Key highlights

  • Explores globalisation, creative industries, sustainability and new technology in IP law
  • Taught by experts who have advised UNCTAD, the European Commission, EUIPO and WIPO
  • Strong industry connections offer exposure to real-world IP practice
  • Flexible structure lets students tailor modules to their career goals
  • Seminars, guest lectures and networking opportunities complement coursework
  • Solid foundation for doctoral research and an academic career

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include Law
  • Degree: 2:1 — to include cognate subject

Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • In-house IP legal specialist
  • IP litigator
  • Patent lawyer
  • Trademark attorney
  • Licensing executive
  • Government IP policy adviser

Cost of study

UK/Home: £7,700 (NI/ROI), £10,400 (GB) | International: £23,000

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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