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LLM Intellectual Property

This course has been developed in collaboration with the Joint Examination Board of The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and The Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA). The LLM in Intellectual Property can be achieved through a year-long programme that has been developed for both UK and international students.The course is taught by academics of the renowned Centre for Intellectual Property Policy & Management (CIPPM), and enjoys input from intellectual property practitioners from some of the UK’s leading companies and practices.

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Master’s by Research (MRes)

This course allows you to explore a specific research question that interests you and by undertaking this degree within our Faculty of Media, Science &...

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an excellent precursor to a PhD and undertaking this two-year course in the Faculty of Media, Science and Technology...

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

From Media and Computer Animation, to Computing, Technology, Design & Engineering, or Psychology, research within the Faculty of Media, Science & Technology is world-leading. You...

Master’s by research (MRes)

The MRes programme allows you to undertake a research project at Master’s level which would be assessed via submission of a thesis and a viva...

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

You can study a Master of Philosophy in a variety of areas such as healthcare, midwifery, nursing, leadership or dementia, as well as radiography and...

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

In the Faculty of Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, we strongly encourage collaboration across specialisms, and a PhD provides an opportunity to work with supervisors...

Why study a Law or Criminology course at BU?

  • We're one of the UK's leading universities for intellectual property: our postgraduate programmes offer advanced study in this field

  • Extensive expertise in commercial law: our faculty specialises in international tax law and international public law, among other areas

  • You'll be supported by academics: research-active staff who maintain close ties with industry, enriching your studies with current case studies, examples, and publications

  • Our passionate team engages students in real-world issues: they bring insights from their community research directly into the classroom

  • Research-active staff: our team has established strong links with criminal justice organisations and charities in the local sector

  • A broad range of fields: we cover hate crimes, victimisation, policing, policymaking in criminal justice, and criminological theory and research, developing your understanding of crime's place in society