Internet Law and Regulation (M3111)

15 credits, Level 6

Spring teaching

On this module, you’ll explore the legal challenges raised by the Internet. You’ll examine how it became a core part of modern life and how legal frameworks apply to global digital space.

You’ll focus on key areas of governance and new accountability frameworks by analysing:

• domestic law
• european law
• international law
• case law.

You’ll also explore legal issues surrounding:

• platform regulation
• emerging technologies such as AI
• the intersection of internet law with individual rights, such as freedom of expression and privacy.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Law (Graduate Entry) LLB
• Law LLB
• Law with American Studies (with a study abroad year) LLB
• Law with Business and Management LLB
• Law with Criminology LLB
• Law with International Relations LLB
• Law with Politics LLB
• Law with Psychology LLB
• Law with a Language LLB