Bournemouth University - LLB (Hons) Law, Media & Creative Industries (with Foundation Year option)

Bournemouth University

LLB (Hons) Law, Media & Creative Industries (with Foundation Year option)

Because the media industry is evolving and changing as a result of new and emerging technologies, so must the laws that govern it. On this exciting law degree, you will learn how to get ahead in the fields of intellectual property and media regulation. Understand the digital world and how it interacts with the law. Examine issues concerning information and technology control, as well as content responsibility in various forms of media.
Attend court, participate in moot courts, and complete an optional work placement to gain as much experience as possible.
Join the Law Society to network and socialize with other professionals. There's something for everyone, aside from charity work and CV building.
Participate in field trips to Law Courts, Parliament, and the Inns of Court.

Foundation Year

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We have a Foundation Year option for UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge, and skills for further

study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree. 

Entry Requirements

  • 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

  • Foundation Year:

     48-72 UCAS tariff point. For more information check out ou

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Career Prospects

Because the media and entertainment industries have grown significantly in the last 20 years, legal professionals with a thorough understanding of the industry are in high demand. Complex legal rights govern media organizations of all sizes, and intellectual property rights are now prized assets.
This program will prepare you for work in the entertainment industry and will open the door to a variety of careers in this field. In many cases, this will entail taking professional examinations after completing the academic stage of your legal education, preparing you for work in the legal profession.
You can take on the following roles:

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Paralegal
  • Legal Executive
  • Litigation Executive
  • Regulatory Compliance Officer.

Course Details

On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students.

Foundation year

Core units
Academic & Professional Practice
Collaborative Communication Project
Understanding Contemporary Britain
Law & Government

Year 1

Core units:
Legal Skills & Systems
Law of Obligations 1
Constitutional and EU Law
Property Law
Human Rights Law
Criminal Law

Year 2

Core units:
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

Final Year

Core units:
Legal Research Project
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 Indsutries
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

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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