Introduction This course offers students a gateway for understanding the laws relevant to generating and commercialising innovation, creativity and brands and of their impact on society. Intellectual Property Law at Aberdeen provides a challenging and stimulating degree for engaging with a future that lies in innovation, that profits from effective brands and which builds on cultural heritage. It is a constantly evolving field that explores the key issues of control and reward in innovation and society. It is concerned with areas such as literature and trademarks, brands, health and media and new information technologies such as 3D printing. It offers an opportunity for students from the UK and overseas to explore a range of fascinating and multi-faceted legal and societal questions. Intellectual property law is a valuable asset to businesses and you will gain a deep understanding of its benefits and challenges within corporate and economic frameworks. You will have the opportunity to learn about the power and challenges of intellectual property, including its limits in terms of innovation, creativity and development. In addition, the Law School also has other existing LLM courses that fit well within the programme, such as: World Trade Organisation: GATT, European Economic Law and International Commercial Arbitration. Studying Intellectual Property Law at Aberdeen will provide you with a solid grounding for pursuing a career in the legal industries. A degree in IPL from Aberdeen could lead you to a career in law, journalism and media, international policymaking, activism, or with multinational corporations. Courses Modules Semester 1 Compulsory Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship 1 and 2 Master of Law Dissertation Optional International Intellectual Propery Law Cultural Property Issues: Law, Art, and Museums Intellectual Property Law, Human Rights and Development Trade Marks and Brand Development Commercialising Innovation and Law Why study at Aberdeen? You are taught by a Law School ranked 10th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2018) 87% of students felt that their LLM had added value to their career and 97% would recommend their programme to others (Exit survey 2016) Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 12 Months 24 Months Full Time and Part Time September and January start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life