LLM Entertainment Law: University of Westminster

Introduction

This course combines the academic analysis and commercial practice elements of Entertainment Law. The diverse nature of Entertainment Law allows a number of specialisations to be followed, with key underpinnings being the issues of contact and intellectual property. The course will suit graduates from a law background, or from a non-law background who have significant relevant experience.

The key course aims are to instil in students:

• a knowledge of the operation of key fields within the entertainment industries
• the impact of the law upon them and the practical skills necessary to succeed in a career in entertainment law.

Course Content

Core Modules:

• Dissertation (double module)
• Entertainment Contracts
• Intellectual Property in the Entertainment Industries
• Research Theory and Practice

Option modules, a range of which are on offer, including:

• Censorship in the Entertainment Industry
• Dispute Resolution in the Entertainment Industry
• Sports Law 1: The Ownership and Control of Sport
• Sports Law 2: Playing the Game
• Technology Rights and the Law
• The Licensing of Public Entertainment
• The Media; Ownership, Control and Regulation

Associated Careers

Entertainment law graduates develop careers in a whole range of professions within the Entertainment industry. Perhaps the most popular of these are roles in: sports, music, media and communications law. The subject gives a modern edge to traditional law subjects and is well respected by employers.

Entry Requirements

• Good Honours degree (2.1 or 2.2 with average of 55% or above) in law but consideration will be given to mature applicants who lack standard qualifications but have significant professional experience in the relevant field.
• You can email Guy Osborn for an informal discussion if you fall outside the standard category.
• If law is not the subject of your first degree, evidence of law based modules or relevant experience should be supplied.
• You will need fluent written and spoken English to study at postgraduate level.
• If your first language is not English, an attainment of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent must be demonstrated.
• The University offers pre-sessional summer programmes if you need to improve your English before starting your course.