Entertainment Law

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  • University/Institute Name University of Westminster
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineJul 2026

Position Details (Master's)

This Entertainment Law M.A degree offered at the University of Westminster combines academic analysis and commercial practice elements of entertainment law in an international perspective. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

The Entertainment Law M.A degree offered at the University of Westminster is for you if you're a graduate from a law background, or if you're from a non-law background but have significant relevant experience. There have been many successful international graduates on the course from all over the world.

Studying this course will give you the opportunity to explore new ideas, thoughts and academic experiences within a supportive environment.

The course aims to develop your understanding of how key fields within the entertainment industries operate, to assess the impact of the law upon them, and give you the practical skills necessary to succeed in a career in entertainment and media law.

The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Careers

  • As an entertainment law graduate, you'll be able to develop a career in a range of professions within the entertainment industry, including in sports, music, and media and communications law.
  • The subject gives a modern edge to traditional law subjects and is well respected by employers.

Job roles

This course will prepare you for a variety of roles, including:

  • Lawyer (attorney) in countries around the world (subject to fulfilling relevant national requirements)
  • Business, commercial or legal advisor roles in media, music, sports or publishing corporations and organisations
  • Graduates also include music managers, event organisers and film directors.

Courses include:

  • Intellectual Property in the Entertainment Business
  • Postgraduate Dissertation in Entertainment Law
  • The Regulation of Relationships in the Entertainment Business
  • Contemporary Issues in Entertainment Industries: Creation, Distribution, Consumption
  • Law and Media: Content and Control
  • Law of Digital Entertainment and Social Media
  • The Entertainment Business: Regulation, Licensing and Events

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026