Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Law, Technology and Innovation) is a full-time programme running for 9 months or a part-time programme running for 18 months over two academic years from the date of first registration for the programme. A full-time candidate may not, during the currency of the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Law, Technology and Innovation, simultaneously pursue any other form of education, training or employment, without the advance permission of the School of Law.

Progression: LLM (Law, Technology and Innovation) Degree

Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Law, Technology and Innovation) may undertake the LLM (Law, Technology and Innovation) Degree.

Exit Award

Postgraduate Certificate in Law, Technology and Innovation

Upon successful completion of taught modules to the value of 30 credits that meet the requirements of the Postgraduate Certificate in Law, Technology and Innovation, students may opt not to proceed with the programme and exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Law, Technology and Innovation (NFQ Level 9 Minor Award).

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Full-time: Students take 60 credits over one academic year.

Part-time: Students take 60 credits over two academic years, completing a total of 30 credits (including LW6574) in Year 1 and 30 credits in Year 2.

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It may be that not all modules listed will be offered each year and/or other options may become available.

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In order to ensure a reasonable distribution of workload, when choosing modules for all programmes, students should take a balance of credits between Semester 1 and Semester 2. Students who wish to deviate from this rule must seek permission from their Programme Director.

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Students may not choose a module from List B if they have already taken that module or equivalent subject matter at undergraduate level or if it involves a timetable clash.

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Intellectual Property and e-Law) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of the programme students should be able to:

• Critically evaluate primary and secondary legal materials of relevance to Law, Technology and Innovation including legislation, international instruments, case-law and academic commentary;
• Identify and explore interconnections between legal topics in the area of Law, Technology and Innovation;
• Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving legal problems in respect of Law, Technology and Innovation;
• Demonstrate original, independent and critical thinking in relation to the relevant legal issues;
• Connect changing values and sentiments in society with legal developments in respect of Law, Technology and Innovation;
• Formulate research questions and develop appropriate research methodologies;
• Undertake scholarly research exploring legal themes of relevance to Law, Technology and Innovation;
• Use information technology appropriately for high-level legal research and writing;
• Express complex legal and/or policy analysis in an appropriate legal style, in accordance with legal writing standards.