Course description

The LLM in Intellectual Property Law gives you an in-depth understanding of the law concerning intellectual property and patents in modern business.

Our experts take you through the economic, social and philosophical aspects of intellectual property law development and you will be encouraged to critically analyze the current legal framework.

You will gain advanced knowledge in intellectual property law and concomitant policy, and learn about national and international grant enforcement and defense of intellectual property rights on a multi-jurisdictional basis.

Aims

Our course aims are to develop your understanding of the law concerning intellectual property and patents in modern business.

With experts in intellectual property law, you examine the economic, social and philosophical aspects of IP law development, advancing your knowledge in intellectual property law and concomitant policy.

You will also learn about national and international grant, enforcement and defense of intellectual property rights on a multi-jurisdictional basis.

You will connect the wider profession to important industry sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, communications and information technology.

Special features

Our award-winning careers service offers you year-round dedicated postgraduate support including employability sessions, and advice for those aspiring to a PhD and career in academia.

Teaching and learning

We use various teaching methods across the course to enable you to participate in debate and hone the analytical and reasoning skills vital to legal and business professionals.

Coursework and assessment

Assessment is by taught examinations, coursework, assignments, group assessment and presentations.

Course unit details

You will study a total of 180 credits during the course.

Requirements

The university is open to all students who fulfill the following requirements:

• Copy and original of Secondary, University Certificates and Transcripts
• Birth certificate
• Certificate of good conduct
• Application Letter
• CV and Experience Letter
• Admission fee $
• Passport sized photos
• File
• Pass entry exams.

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