LLM Law, Innovation and Technology

Overview The LLM Law, Innovation and Technology offers a distinct opportunity to master the legal expertise to address real-world challenges related to technology development and innovation. You will study information technology (IT) law that will introduce you to key issues and debates in this field and equip you with the legal and technical knowledge to analyse and evaluate the legal and regulatory challenges of digital technologies in an informed way. You will develop crucial analytical, communication and research skills valued by top employers. Ideal for those seeking careers in: Commercial law Tech and innovation Data economy Digital markets Online business development, and many other fields. Located in the UK’s ‘Silicon Gorge’, Bristol was named 'AI University of the Year' (National AI Awards 2024), recognising the University's focus on digital technology which includes hosting Isambard-AI, the UK’s most powerful supercomputer. Our academic staff also regularly feedback to policymakers, regulators and practitioners on the legal and regulatory challenges of digital technologies. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking within the top UK universities for employer reputation for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The University of Bristol is ranked 54th and 9th in the UK for Law (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject 2026).

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in LawOR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent non-law degree in a related field, such as Computer Science, Data Science, Management, Economics, Philosophy, or Policy Studies.If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above, if you have evidence of significant academic or professional experience (at least 12 months, paid) in fields including, but not limited to: information technology, innovation and start-up ecosystems, creative industries, online business ventures, or legal technology.We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification.