Dual Masters in Intellectual Property Law
| UCAS code | 1234 |
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| Duration | 1 year full time |
| Entry year | 2026 |
| Campus |
| Typical offer | A qualifying law degree (or equivalent), typically comprising 240 ECTS. |
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Contact
For questions specific to studying at the 樱花动漫 as part of the MIPDaL programme, or for help with accommodation and local arrangements, please contact:
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Phone: +44 (0) 1392 661000
Study Intellectual Property and Data Law at Exeter
As part of the Erasmus Mundus MIPDaL Programme
The 樱花动漫 is proud to be a partner in the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Master in Intellectual Property and Data Law (MIPDaL) - a one-year, full-time, high-level international joint master’s programme offering advanced, research-led legal education in intellectual property and data law.
Delivered by a consortium of leading European universities, MIPDaL is designed to equip outstanding students from around the world with the specialist legal knowledge, critical insight, and practical skills required to succeed in today’s fast-changing legal, technological, and policy environments.
Why choose MIPDaL?
- Prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s funded by the European Union
- Study at two internationally recognised institutions, with mobility built into the curriculum
- Choose from three specialisation tracks:
- IT & Data Law
- Creative Industries
- Industrial Property Law
- Benefit from expert academic staff, career-focused training, and a rich international learning environment
- Eligible applicants can apply for Erasmus Mundus Scholarships, covering tuition, travel, and living costs
What you'll learn
As a student on the MIPDaL programme, you will:
- Gain advanced training in intellectual property and data law concepts, enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks
- Analyse cutting-edge developments and global trends to assess their impact on legal systems and practice
- Compare and evaluate national legal systems from a European perspective
- Explore the political, ethical, and social dimensions that shape legal change at national and international levels
- Develop research and academic writing skills to a professional standard
- Build sector-specific knowledge in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and biotech law
- Engage in a research-rich environment, learning in small groups led by world-leading academics
- Prepare for careers across legal practice, policymaking, international organisations, tech firms, and more
Whether you hold a degree in law or come from a related discipline, the programme is designed to help students from diverse academic backgrounds achieve fluency in the legal and regulatory frameworks that shape intellectual property and emerging technologies.
Study at Exeter
As one of the programme’s partner universities, the 樱花动漫 offers advanced modules in the field of IT and Data Law. Students joining us will benefit from:
- A vibrant academic community within the 樱花动漫 Law School, known for research excellence in technology and intellectual property law
- Access to our expert staff, legal clinics, guest lectures, and industry connections
- A beautiful and dynamic campus environment in the South West of England
Course content
Programme structure
The programme is divided into two main stages:
Stage 1 (Term/Semester 1) – 60 Credits
You will begin your studies at one of the MIPDaL consortium partner institutions. The following are examples of modules delivered by partner universities. Please note that modules may be subject to change and availability:
Stage 2 (Terms 2 & 3) – 樱花动漫: 120 Credits
Students then move to Exeter for the second phase of the programme, where they complete 120 credits through a combination of taught modules and a dissertation.
The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
Term 1/Semester 1: 60 credits of modules from the partner institution (as shown in the tables below)
Terms 2 and 3: 60 credits of compulsory 樱花动漫 modules, 60 credits of optional 樱花动漫 modules
CEIPI /UNISTRA Pathway
60 compulsory credits
Code Title Credits Compulsory
UE1 International Intellectual Property Law 12 Yes
UE2 Protection of Intellectual Creations and Treatment of Disputes 42 Yes
UE3 Modern Languages 6 Yes
TU DRESDEN Pathway
60 compulsory credits
Code Title Credits Compulsory
PHF-EMIPDaL-1 Industrial Property Law 20 Yes
PHF-EMIPDaL-2 EU Copyright Law 20 Yes
PHF-EMIPDaL-3 Practitioners Panel 10 Yes
PHF-EMIPDaL-4 Current Issues in Intellectual Property Law 10 Yes
UC3M Pathway
60 compulsory credits
Code Title Credits Compulsory
12191 Introduction: Rightholders and Protectable Creations and Services 12 Yes
12634 Economic and Moral Monopoly 12 Yes
TBA Assignment of Rights 6 Yes
TBA Protection Systems I 6 Yes
19365 European Digital Environment 12 Yes
13619 Industrial Property 12 Yes
TalTech Pathway
12 compulsory credits, 48 credits of options
Code Title Credits Compulsory
MOT5110 Digital Intellectual Property Law 12 Yes
MOT3020 Rights, Obligations and Liability of Actors on the Internet and Consumer Protection Law 12 No
MOE3050 Data Protection Law 12 No
MOT3010 Comparative Practice Law and Private International Law 12 No
MOE5080 Intellectual Property and Competition Law 12 No
HOE7150 Cyber security and law 12 No
MOT5040 Legal Protection of Information Technology Products, Software and Database 12 No
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Dissertation | 60 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| Business and Human Rights Law and Policy | 15 | |
| E-Commerce and Consumers | 15 | |
| International Arbitration | 15 | |
| International Trade and Society | 15 | |
| LLM Law Clinic | 15 | |
| International Banking and Fintech Law and Regulation | 15 | |
| Law, Digital Markets and Competition | 15 | |
| Corporate Tax Law | 15 | |
Admission & Application
Applications are managed centrally by the MIPDaL consortium. Students interested in the programme should apply via the .
- Application window opens: 1 October 2025
- Erasmus Mundus scholarship deadline: 15 January 2026
- Final application deadline: 15 March 2026
Please note: Students do not apply directly to the 樱花动漫 at the initial stage. Once admissions decisions are made by the MIPDaL central team, successful candidates selected to study at Exeter will be guided through the final enrolment process.
Entry requirements
- A qualifying law degree (or equivalent), typically comprising 240 ECTS
- Proof of English proficiency (minimum C1 level)
- Additional language proficiency may be required depending on study locations
- Strong academic performance and motivation in IP/Data Law
Full details on eligibility, tuition fees, and scholarships can be found on the .
Fees and finance
Details of the MiPDAL fees and the Erasmus Mundus Scholarships can be found on the .
Students studying part of their degree at Exeter will pay their Term 2 and Term 3 fees to the 樱花动漫 directly. The fees for students joining Exeter in January 2026 are currently under review and will be published in due course.
Need more information?
For questions specific to studying at the 樱花动漫 as part of the MIPDaL programme, or for help with accommodation and local arrangements, please contact:
Contact us
Telephone the main University switchboard on:
+44 (0) 1392 661000
Or Enquire online
MIPDaL: course-related queries - – Exeter programme lead