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AI and the Law PGCert

Part of: Law

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly developing field that is having a profound impact on various aspects of society and business. This programme will consider the legal, technological, and ethical issues surrounding AI and analyse emerging laws and policy across the globe.

  • Gain a qualification in an increasingly in-demand area of legal practice from Queen Mary, who are ranked 39th in the world for law (QS World Rankings by Subject 2025).
  • Learn with leading experts who advise governments, businesses, and other bodies on the impact of AI and how to regulate it.
  • Benefit from guest lectures from visiting staff who are industry professionals at the forefront of AI governance and policy.

Study options

Starting in
September 2025
Location
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Fees
Home: £6,600
Overseas: £10,500
EU/EEA/Swiss students

What you'll study

The AI and the Law PGCert will give you an understanding of the technological, ethical and legal issues raised by the use of AI technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Chat GPT, robotics and predictive systems in a variety of sectors.

You will study the developing regulatory approaches across the globe and the policy factors influencing these approaches to regulation. This programme will give you the ability to analyse the emerging laws and critically assess their impact on society and industries such as recruitment, law enforcement, dispute resolution, legal practice, financial services, employment, medical, arts, and production of content.

You will consider the legal implications in a range of areas including intellectual property, competition law, finance, dispute resolution, national security and tax.

Structure

You will complete 60 credits of modules.

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Modules

Assessment

You will be assessed by a range of methods combining examinations and coursework which will be fully explained in your student pack available during induction.

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Teaching

You will be taught by a mixture of formal lectures and small group seminars. The seminars are designed to generate informed discussion around set topics and may involve student presentations and group exercises as well as open discussion.

You will have a team of advisers to support you, including the LLM and Programme Academic Directors, your module convenors and, for an elective dissertation, your dissertation supervisor.

Where you'll learn

Facilities

  • Free access to online databases and collections including: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Justis, Eur-lex, Hein-Online and many more.
  • The Postgraduate School of Law Centre in Lincoln's Inn Fields and the Graduate Centre at Mile End.
  • Queen Mary’s excellent Law Library and European Documentation Centre.
  • Access to the University of London’s Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) and the Library at Senate House.

Campus

Teaching is primarily based at the School of Law's postgraduate centre, the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), located in Lincoln's Inn Fields. This area is home to numerous barristers’ chambers and law firms and is a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice. Our academics and students interact with leading legal professionals, many of whom regularly teach and take part in our seminars and conferences. 

Depending on the modules you choose, you may also have classes at the Mile End Campus or at one of the Queen Mary campus locations (Charterhouse Square or West Smithfield).

Administration for this programme is based at Lincoln's Inn fields.

About the School

The School of Law

The School of Law is part of Queen Mary University of London, a member of both the University of London and the Russell Group. The School was ranked 7th in the UK and 32nd in the world by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, and 10th in the UK and 50th in world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by subject.

The School of Law has consistently been ranked in the top 10 law schools in the UK for the quality of our research and teaching, and many of our internationally recognised staff act as advisers to governments, industry and NGOs, both nationally and internationally.

The School's central focus is on the role of law and its institutions in contemporary international society. The School of Law is divided into two organisational units: the Department of Law and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS). The School of Law hosts the largest and most diverse LLM programme in the UK.

 

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Career paths

This programme will enhance your career prospects by giving you the highly sought-after understanding and ability to analyse AI policy and regulation across different sectors.

Learn more about our careers services and employability.

Fees and funding

Part-time study

September 2025 | 9 months

Conditional deposit

Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
Information about deposits

Funding

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

School of Law scholarships

The School of Law offers a range of scholarships for Law Masters programmes each year. Full details are made available on the law funding page from October – November each year.

Other sources of funding

Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:

Entry requirements

Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.

International

English language requirements

All postgraduate programmes in this school have non-standard English language requirements.

For the English language requirements for this course, see programmes with non-standard English language requirements .

Visas and immigration

Find out how to apply for a student visa.

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