Bachelor of Law (Honours) - Law Media and Creative Industries (M300) (Placement Year)

Program Description The media industry is evolving and changing, impacted by new and emerging technologies, meaning the laws that govern it are too. In the course students will develop the knowledge to get ahead in the areas of intellectual property and media regulation in this exciting law degree at Bournemouth University. Students will understand the digital world and how the law interacts with it. They'll also examine issues around the control of information and technology as well as responsibility within various forms of media for content. Students can gain as much experience as possible by attending court, taking part in moot courts and undertaking an optional work placement. Students can join the Law Society where they'll network and socialize with others in addition to supporting charity work and CV building. Students will be able to take part in field trips to Law Courts, Parliament and the Inns of Court. The media and entertainment industry has grown significantly in the past 20 years, meaning legal professionals with a good knowledge of the sector are in demand. Complex legal rights govern media organizations of all sizes, with intellectual property rights now considered to be highly prized assets. This course will prepare students for work in the entertainment industry and open the door for a varied range of careers within this sector. In many cases, this will mean going on to take professional examinations once students have completed the academic stage of their legal training, preparing them for work in the legal profession.