QS Rank:

34

The University of Manchester

Manchester
,United Kingdom

Program Name
LLM in Intellectual Property Law
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$31,000

Duration
12 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#63
US World and News Report
#54
The World University Rankings
#34
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Others:
10%International:
10%North West England:
45%London:
15%South East England:
20%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Prospective Job Roles
Assistant Professor
Legal Writer
Legal Researcher
College Professor
Property Lawyer
Legal Advisor
Lawyer
consulatant
Legal Assistant
Intellectual Property Lawyer
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Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Law, Law and Business.

At least 3.5 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
7
TOEFL
100
PTE
76
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.
Transcript
Passport
Resume
Statement of Purpose
IELTS
Class 12 Marksheets
Academic LOR
Class 10 Marksheets
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Final | |
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Winter | Dec 7, 2025 |
Spring | Mar 1, 2026 |
Summer | Jul 5, 2026 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$31,000 / year

Overall Cost
$46,000 / year
FAQs
- The program comprises taught course units and a dissertation. Students complete 180 credits, including core modules, optional modules, and a dissertation on an intellectual property topic of their choice.
- Applicants are normally expected to hold a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in law or a related discipline. Candidates with relevant professional experience in the field of intellectual property may also be considered.
- The program focuses on national, regional, and international aspects of intellectual property law, exploring how innovation, technology, and creativity are protected and regulated within different legal systems.
- The program is offered by the School of Social Sciences, within the Department of Law at the University of Manchester.
- The LLM in Intellectual Property Law is a postgraduate program that provides advanced knowledge of the legal principles and frameworks governing intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and designs.
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