Overview
The Artificial Intelligence, Law, and Technology LLM is a specialist master's programme that provides rigorous training to graduates to meet the pressing needs of industries, governments, and other stakeholders.
It addresses the growing demand for skilled professionals well-versed in designing policy, and regulatory standards, as well as supporting legal and compliance practices in the field of data governance, artificial intelligence, as well as digital markets, and platforms.
The programme is designed and taught by experts committed to supporting recent graduates seeking to specialise in AI, data, and technology regulation. It also serves professionals in law, policy, technology, compliance, and public administration who want to update their expertise and progress into more senior or specialised roles.
Our carefully selected compulsory, and wide choice of optional modules, explore the regulation of technologies ranging from data protection and privacy in the age of AI, to intellectual property, big data and market competition, governance of digital platforms and beyond. The curriculum allows candidates to tailor studies to focus on their specialist area and career goals.
With the growing significance of AI, data, and the digital economy, coupled with the increasing complexity of regulations, employers are seeking professionals who can design regulatory and governance frameworks, apply legal standards with precision, assess regulatory and litigation risks, support compliance, as well as advise and represent a wide range of clients in the field.
The Artificial Intelligence, Law, and Technology LLM positions graduates as highly sought-after prospects for businesses, law firms, government bodies, and non-governmental organisations.
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Course content
The Artificial Intelligence, Law and Technology LLM consists of four compulsory and four optional modules and a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic relevant to AI, law and technology.
- Full-time students should complete four modules per term, excluding the dissertation.
- Part-time students should complete two modules per term, excluding the dissertation.
- Part-time students can choose one of the compulsory modules and one of the optional modules each term.
Compulsory
- LX5677 - AI and Compliance
This module is designed to equip students with an in-depth understanding of the complex regulatory and governance frameworks for AI, primarily focusing on legal compliance with sectoral, and cross-sectoral AI legislations, with special emphasis on impact assessments.
- LX5666 – Artificial Intelligence, Law & Ethics
This module introduces students to opportunities and socio-economic, ethical, policy and legal challenges posed by AI and existing regulatory rules and standards focusing primarily on AI decisions affecting individuals’ persons.
- LX5500 - Dissertation (in a relevant field of Artificial Intelligence, Law and Technology)
A 15,000-word research work to enable you to acquire a well-developed knowledge and understanding of an area of AI, Law and Technology within the scope of the programme and to improve skills in interdisciplinary legal research and writing.
- LX5616 - Privacy and Data Protection
Privacy and data protection law provides students with solid theoretical and practical understanding of the legal framework on data privacy law in the EU, the UK and at global level.
- LX5678 - Regulating Digital Markets and Online Platforms
This module examines why and how digital markets and online platforms (e.g., search engines, social networks) are regulated across the globe
Optional
- LX5658 - Banking and Tech Law
Recently, banks and other financial institutions have made considerable investments in financial technologies. This is inevitably changing the industry from a business and regulatory perspective. This module will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the interplay between the banking industry and the technological world.
- LX5647 - Business and Human Rights
This module addresses the links between business (broadly understood) and human rights. It seeks to identify how corporations (including supply chains), investment, trade liberalisation, sovereign debt and intellectual property affect the enjoyment of human rights.
- LX5672 - Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability and ESG
The module examines and critically analyses corporate responsibility, and the requirements of Sustainability and ESG in modern business and the international dimensions of these concepts.
- LX5657 - Governance, Regulation and Compliance
This module will introduce you to the foundations of compliance in a financial institution and financial department of a corporation, while also providing a comprehensive inspection of governance and regulatory risk approaches.
- LX5673 - Intellectual Property and New Technologies
The module will address issues born from the interaction of intellectual property and the new technologies: Information Technologies (IT), the digital environment and the Internet, biotechnology.
It will cover copyright protection for works belonging to Information Technology, Digital Copyright, Patent protection, Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection and Blockchain.
- LX5655 - International Commercial Law
In this module you will be introduced to the general framework of international commercial law, the law of international sale contracts and related matters, including cross-border dispute resolution, transport, and broader social concerns such as labour and corruption.
- LX5686 - Internet Law
The module of Internet Law intends to examine the nature of the Internet and its impact on commerce. It covers subjective legal issues of Internet Law and it analyses relevant international regulatory framework in response to the development of new technologies.
The module of Internet Law also intends to examine the nature of the Internet-related legal issues and its impact on finding appropriate dispute resolution methods to revolve them effectively. It discusses possible solutions to the contemporary/topical legal issues and provides detailed and critical discussion on both the theoretical and practical aspects of dispute resolutions that are geared to correspond with those contemporary legal issues.
At the end of the module, students are expected to understand the nature and substantial legal issues of the Internet and the legal challenges it poses on commerce. Students are expected to gain in-depth knowledge as well as develop analytical and problem-solving skills in the field of Internet Law, and demonstrate the ability to carry out and assess independent research on the legal challenges.
- LX5617 - Principles of International Commercial Arbitration
Providing an understanding of the general principles of international arbitration and a comparison of the main alternative dispute resolution processes – arbitration, mediation and adjudication, this module allows you to critically analyse the use of arbitration to resolve international business and commercial disputes.
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This course has a placement option. Find out more about work placements available.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
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Careers and your future
You'll leave Brunel with a firm grounding in the regulation of artificial intelligence, law and technology and with solid legal knowledge, allowing you to be flexible in your future choices.
The programme prepares you to enhance your legal practice work, policy and legal consultancy works for government agencies, the private commercial sector (such as in-house lawyers) and non-governmental and/or civil society organisations, amongst others.
Our students in recent years have gone on to pursue successful careers in range of high-profile organisations such as Dentons, White and Case LLP, Lloyds Banking Group, European Parliament, ECDC- Ocean Accelerator Inc. and Patent and Trademark Clinic (PTC).
UK entry requirements
A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in Law or related discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Finance, Accounting, Business, Social Sciences, Philosophy, Computer Science, Information and communication technology).
EU and International entry requirements
If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list. This must have been taken and passed within two years from the date the CAS is made.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
- Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)
- BrunELT: 63% (min 58% in all areas)
- TOEFL: 5 (min 4.5 in all subscores)
You can find out more about the qualifications we accept on our English Language Requirements page.
Should you wish to take a pre-sessional English course to improve your English prior to starting your degree course, you must sit the test at an approved SELT provider for the same reason. We offer our own BrunELT English test and have pre-sessional English language courses for students who do not meet requirements or who wish to improve their English. You can find out more information on English courses and test options through our Brunel Language Centre.
Please check our Admissions pages for more information on other factors we use to assess applicants. This information is for guidance only and each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Entry requirements are subject to review, and may change.
Fees and funding
2026/27 entry
UK
£14,435 full-time
£7,215 part-time
£1,385 placement year
International
£22,320 full-time
£11,160 part-time
£1,385 placement year
More information on any additional course-related costs.
Fees quoted are per year and are subject to an annual increase.
See our fees and funding page for full details of postgraduate scholarships available to Brunel applicants.
Scholarships and bursaries
Teaching and learning
You'll be taught by experts in your field of study, and you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with academics and your fellow students throughout your programme.
Your programme will consist of a variety of learning and studying activities, including lectures and seminars which will be delivered in person on campus. These will be supported by a number of online learning and studying activities when appropriate to provide a rich and dynamic experience. At LLM level, students will study four 15 credit modules each term for two terms across the academic year.
Each module will have on average eight two-hour in person contact time per week in seminars, workshops or lectures. After the end of the taught part of the programme, there is the dissertation. All students will also have the opportunity to seek guidance during the feedback and consultation hours of their lecturers (2, 1-hour slots every week).
Additionally, students can seek support in individual meetings with their personal tutors, both on campus and online. There will also be regular cohort meetings and student society events, at both programme and departmental levels.
All lectures, seminars, and other social activities will occur in person on the Brunel campus. Online activities will be used to support your learning when appropriate. It is expected that students will regularly attend these events as sustained engagement with a learning community is a central dimension of the Brunel experience.
Brunel is proud to have an excellent and strong research status. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) rated the majority (72.7%) of our research activity as either world-leading or internationally excellent.
Our research was rated 58th globally for research impact. This robust culture provides a dynamic space for students to learn and contribute to current knowledge.
Your Artificial Intelligence, Law, and Technology LLM modules will be delivered through seminars with two hours of teaching per module a week alongside your own self-directed study. Optional modules have class sizes of 10-12 students, and compulsory modules have class sizes of around 25 on average.
You’ll also learn through:
- Research centre activities and research trips
- Contributing to newsletters
- Making oral presentations
- Attending law film screenings
- Participating in debating events and reading group sessions
You'll receive your timetable in advance of the course starting. Part-time study is based on a full-time timetable, with one less module per semester.
Should you need any non-academic support during your time at Brunel, the Student Support and Welfare Team are here to help.
Access to a laptop or desktop PC is required for joining online activities, completing coursework and digital exams, and a minimum specification can be found here.
We have computers available across campus for your use and laptop loan schemes to support you through your studies. You can find out more here.
Assessment and feedback
All modules are assessed through a variety of diverse and authentic assessment methods specifically designed to the relevant modules, to elicit the best and most valuable practical outcomes from our students. Guidance and support are offered to all students ahead of the assessment periods.
General and personalised feedback is also available after the assessment periods and the publication of the results.
Read our guide on how to avoid plagiarism in your assessments at Brunel.