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LLB (Hons) Law, Media & Creative Industries

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This innovative and interdisciplinary degree programme combines the study of law with media and creative industries, providing students with a unique perspective on the legal frameworks that shape these fields. Students will gain a deep understanding of the legal principles and practices that underpin the media and creative industries, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to work in these fields. This programme is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in law, media, or the creative industries, and who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of the intersections between these fields.

Additional Information

This programme is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in legal principles and practices, as well as specialist knowledge in media and creative industries. Students will have the opportunity to explore topics such as intellectual property, media law, and digital media, and to develop their skills in areas such as writing for the media, media production, and the management of creative projects. The programme is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals, and students will have access to a range of resources and facilities, including our state-of-the-art media production facilities and our law clinic.

Unlock Your Potential at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University is a leading institution for the study of law, media, and creative industries. Our faculty has a strong reputation for research and teaching excellence, and our location on the south coast of England provides students with easy access to a thriving legal and creative sector. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers, and go on to pursue successful careers in a range of fields, including law, media, and the creative industries.

Why You Should Study This Course

  • Understand the digital world and how the law interacts with it. Examine issues around the control of information and technology as well as responsibility within various forms of media for content 

  • Gain as much experience as possible by attending court, taking part in moot courts, and undertaking an optional work placement 

  • Join the Law Society, where you'll network and socialize with others and support charity work and CV building; there's something for everyone. 

  • Take part in field trips to Law Courts, Parliament, and the Inns of Court

  • You'll be career ready, with 91% of our law graduates in employment or completing further study after 15 months. 

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Final year
  • Legal Research Project

Alternatively, you can choose to take the Dissertation unit as an option choice.

Option units (choose five, including at least two option units in law subjects*):

  • Informational Interests and the Law

  • Intellectual Property Law

  • Media and Entertainment Law 

  • Law, Entrepreneurship, and Creative Industries.

  • Employment Law

  • Criminal Justice

  • Law of International Trade

  • Dissertation

  • Entrepreneurship for the Creative Industries

  • Understanding Distribution

  • Media, Crisis, and Conflict

  • Celebrity Culture

  • Community and Digital Engagement

2 Foundation Year (optional)
  • Academic & Professional Practice

  • Collaborative Communication Project

  • Understanding Contemporary Britain

  • Law & Government

3 Year 1
  • Legal Skills & Systems

  • Law of Obligations 1

  • Constitutional and EU Law 

  • Property Law

  • Human Rights Law 

  • Criminal Law

4 Year 2
  • Law of Trusts and Estates

  • Law of Obligations 2

  • Practical Administrative Law

Option units (choose three)

  • Family Law

  • Corporate Law

  • Practical Commerical Law

  • Employment Law

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

. IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Additional Information

Placement year You can complete an optional (minimum) 30-week work placement in the UK or overseas, allowing you to experience legal practice and make contacts for the future. If your order meets the necessary criteria, it can count towards 20 weeks of your training contract after graduation. You may take a study abroad placement for up to the equivalent of one semester (6 months), which will count towards the 30 weeks required for the order, and then complete the remainder of the 30 weeks of placement working in the industry.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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