Students studying full time take three modules in the September semester and three modules in the January semester, followed by the dissertation at the end of the final semester.
Please note that 80 credits (four modules) must be selected from the core module group (Group A) for this programme.
For further information on the core modules for this programme see: http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/teaching/online_distance_learning/llm_degrees/llm_in_intellectual_property_law/modules
A maximum of 40 credits (two modules) can be taken from Group B modules in this programme.
A maximum of 20 credits (one module) can be taken from the Group C modules.
A maximum of 20 credits (one module) can be taken from the Group D modules.
Please note that a module from Group C or Group D can only be taken with the approval of your Programme Director.
The dissertation is compulsory and must be taken on completion of the taught element of the programme (ie 120 credits/six modules).
For further information see: http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/teaching/online_distance_learning/llm_degrees/key_information/study_durations