Law (Intellectual Property Law)

This pathway in Intellectual Property Law provides postgraduate students with in-depth knowledge essential for practising intellectual property law or working in creative industries. It also offers a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue research degrees in the field. Students gain detailed insights into the dynamic and expanding area of intellectual property law through a contextual approach, exploring its histories, materialisations, practices, and conceptual foundations. This approach also addresses the dilemmas inherent in the field.

The programme introduces critical, practical, and socio-historical approaches to framing and studying intellectual property-related issues. This contextual and critically informed approach is unique among UK and international postgraduate programmes. Modules are delivered by distinguished academic specialists covering a wide range of topics within the field. Studying for a Master's in Law (LLM) at Kent ensures obtaining an LLM in a specialised area of law. The Kent LLM allows flexibility, with the pathway determined by the modules chosen.

About Kent Law School

Kent Law School (KLS) is the UK's leading critical law school and a cosmopolitan hub for world-class legal research. It provides a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for postgraduate students pursuing taught and research degrees.

At Kent, students are encouraged to consider the law in the context of its history, development, and relationship with broader society. This critical perspective enriches students' understanding and makes the study of law more engaging while developing essential skills for a career in legal practice.

Fees

The fees for this programme are aligned with those for the standard LLM programme.

Your Future

Employability is a core focus at Kent, with dedicated support from an Employability and Career Development Officer, alongside a wide range of work placement opportunities, employability events, and career talks. Graduate internships with NGOs, charities, and other organisations are accessible to postgraduate students through the School’s Employability Blog. Graduates have pursued careers in finance, international commerce, government, law, and NGOs or charities. Further details about internships for LLM students are available on the Kent Law School Employability blog.