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Applications for September 2026 will open on Wednesday 24 September. Applications are now open for programmes with a January 2026 start. View our programmes »
| UCAS code |
1234 |
| Duration |
1 year full time
2 years part time |
| Entry year |
September 2026 |
| Campus |
Streatham Campus
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| Discipline |
Law
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| Contact |
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Overview
- Aimed at students from both Law and non-Law backgrounds, especially those interested in how the provision of digital goods and services is regulated by law
- Acquire a broad and in-depth knowledge of regulation in the digital realm
- Learn advanced skills in legal research and writing
- Taught by some of the world’s leading scholars in company/corporate law, competition law, and the regulation of digital markets
- Develop your research skills by joining one of our research centres and becoming an active member of our vibrant research community
Top 150 in the world for Law
Top 20 in the UK for our world-leading Law research
Personal tutor support and close contact with academic staff who are leaders in their field
Top 150 in the world for Law
Top 20 in the UK for our world-leading Law research
Personal tutor support and close contact with academic staff who are leaders in their field
Entry requirements
We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above (or equivalent). There’s no requirement to have studied law prior to joining the course, we welcome students from any academic background.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.
Entry requirements for international students
English language requirements
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B1. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Course content
The LLM Companies, Competition and Digital Markets is a rigorous programme of postgraduate study designed for the most ambitious and capable students. A key feature of the programme is the ability to choose from a broad range of modules, to make your degree bespoke to your academic and career ambitions.
In order to enhance your research and learning experience, and to create a vibrant community of postgraduate students enrolled on this programme, you will be affiliated with one of the Law School’s research centres for the duration of your programme. This will provide a forum where, in particular, you can discuss your interests with fellow students and members of academic staff and receive constructive feedback on your ideas.
The modules we outline here 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.
Stage 1: 75 credits of compulsory modules, 105 credits of optional modules
Compulsory modules
75 credits of compulsory modules
| Code | Module |
Credits |
|---|
| LAWM640 |
Dissertation | 60 |
| LAWM189 |
Legal Research and Writing Skills | 15 |
Optional modules
105 credits of optional modules
| Code | Module |
Credits |
|---|
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LLM Companies, Competition and Digital Markets options 26-27 |
| LAWM170 |
Digital Copyright Law |
15 |
| LAWM172 |
EU Competition Law |
15 |
| LAWM171 |
E-Commerce and Consumers |
15 |
| LAWM173 |
Financial Markets Law and Regulation |
15 |
| LAWM191 |
Law, Digital Markets and Competition |
15 |
| LAWM174 |
International Arbitration |
15 |
| LAWM181 |
Regulating AI: Law, Policy and Ethics |
15 |
| LAWM155 |
Human Rights and Digital Technologies |
15 |
| LAWM193 |
Corporate Tax Law |
15 |
| LAWM168 |
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance and Sustainability |
15 |
| LAWM180 |
Principles of Company Law |
15 |
| LAWM100 |
Mergers and Acquisitions |
30 |
Fees
2026/27 entry
UK fees per year:
£12,650 full-time; £6,325 part-time
International fees per year:
£25,550 full-time; £12,775 part-time
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships *. We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.
*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details..
Teaching and research
Learning and teaching
Formal teaching is delivered via weekly lectures or seminars, depending on group size. Course materials are delivered directly by academic staff, and you are encouraged to actively engage in discussions and debates. You will be in control of your own learning, appropriately supported by peers and staff including a personal tutor.
Assessment
As well as the dissertation, assessment is comprised almost entirely of extended coursework essays, with written examinations in some modules where appropriate.
Research
In addition to your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to benefit from a stimulating programme of research seminars designed to enable staff and postgraduate students to experience cutting-edge research by members of the academic and legal community both within and outside of Exeter.
Extra-curricular activities
Formal learning is enhanced by opportunities to participate in a range of exciting extra-curricular activities including pro bono projects, internships, mooting and networking events.
We have close and active links with Exeter Law School alumni and honorary doctorates, many of whom occupy powerful and prestigious roles in the legal community throughout the world. Where possible, we invite individuals from this community and the broader legal profession to engage with our postgraduate students, whether through research seminars or more informal events, providing you with valuable networking opportunities.
Facilities
The Lasok Law Library, located in the Forum holds in excess of 40,000 volumes and is open 24 hours a day. You can choose from diverse study spaces to suit your specific learning needs, whether dedicated quiet study, group work, or social learning over a coffee.
Our custom-built Moot Court offers students invaluable opportunities to take part in mooting activities and is equipped with the latest technology, including high-spec video conferencing.
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Professor Oles Andriychuk
Professor Mihail Danov
Professor Joasia Luzak
Professor Oles Andriychuk
Prof. Andriychuk specialises in Competition Law, Digital Markets, and the constitutional aspects of competition policy. He leads and contributes to UK, EU, and Ukrainian reforms, including as an OECD expert and government advisor. He is UK Principal Investigator on the AHRC/DFG-funded SCiDA project (2024–2027), evaluating digital competition laws. His work shapes the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act and the EU Digital Markets Act. He co-led the ROAST-IoT project (2021–2023) on competition and privacy. He also founded the Digital Markets Research Hub, a YouTube channel offering expert discussions and insights.
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Professor Mihail Danov
Prof. Mihail Danov is Professor of Law and Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes at the School of Law. His research focuses on competition litigation and private international law. In 2023, he completed a monograph on private international law issues in global competition disputes. His 2024 article in Global Competition Litigation Review explores improving access to legal remedies in private antitrust enforcement, based on a 2022 empirical study. He supervises research in Competition Law, Private International Law, and International Commercial Arbitration.
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Professor Joasia Luzak
Professor Joasia Luzak is a leading expert in European consumer law, Full Professor of Private Law, Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies, and Director of Global Engagement at Exeter Law School. She is a Visiting Professor at the University of Amsterdam and a board member of the International Association of Consumer Law. Prof. Luzak advises EU institutions on consumer law, co-authored key EU studies, and led the ORA-funded “ABC of Online Disclosure Duties” project. She also founded a prominent blog on EU consumer law and sits on multiple international advisory boards.
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Careers
Our Masters programmes are designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. Employers expect advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge from their postgraduate recruits.
Graduate destinations
LLM graduates either continue on the academic path and pursue their studies with a PhD; others go into private practice, corporate or public employment – including international trading companies and law firms, chartering, trade, and marine insurance, the European Commission, the Governments of EU Member States as well as international and regional courts and/or organisations or NGOs.
Careers support
When it comes to securing a graduate-level position, we enjoy extremely good relations with members of the legal profession regionally, nationally and internationally. You will be supported by an Employability Officer, the wide range of services offered by Career Zone and have the opportunity to meet potential employers face-to-face through our annual Law Fair, workshops and careers sessions.
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