LLM Law Cyber Law

The LLM Law (Cyber Law) at Northumbria University is a professional master's degree designed for legal practitioners and other professionals in the technology sector, and it gives an understanding of legal issues related to cybercrime, intellectual property, and internet governance.

Students will be taught by professors with an international reputation for research in cyber law and will learn about subjects such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Law, and the law relating to Data Management.

The programme is assessed through coursework with no examinations and a dissertation on a topic of their choice, which is related to cyber law. The course is flexible and allows students to choose between a full-time, one-year programme or a part-time option with online access to recorded lectures and other supporting materials.

Northumbria University is a public university with a history of teaching and research excellence, making the university's Law School one of the largest in the UK, with strong connections to the legal community in the North East. The institution offers a good environment for education, giving students access to online databases and library facilities.

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as law, engineering, business, computer science, and the arts. The university also focuses on providing an excellent learning experience to help students with their careers and make a real impact in their chosen fields.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, a professional or academic reference and a CV to show professional qualifications or relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or above, in law, a relevant social science course, or a related non-law degree.
• The university will also consider professional experience.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates need an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS Academic test, with no component below 5.5.
• PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.

The 2025/26 academic year tuition fee for international students studying the LLM Law (Cyber Law) programme at Northumbria University is £19,350.

Northumbria University gives different scholarships and discounts for international students, including the Postgraduate UK International Scholarships, which provides a £3,000 reduction for tuition fees. Country-specific scholarships are also available, with Nigerian students receiving £6,000 and students from other countries receiving £1,000. The university participates in the Chevening Scholarships, funded by the UK government, which cover tuition fees, living allowance, and travel expenses for outstanding international students. Additionally, alumni and early payment discounts are available, offering up to £2,470 and a £500 reduction for course fees.

Graduates of the LLM Law (Cyber Law) programme from Northumbria University, students can pursue a career as an/a:

• Legal practitioner
• Compliance Officer
• Policy Specialist
• Academic/researcher
• In-house counsel

Candidates who wish to apply for this course can submit their applications through the university’s online application portal. For further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.