Direct answer
The official Newcastle University page for the LLM Emerging Technologies and the Law (course code 5887f/5887p, start date September 2026) states that the programme is open to graduates from any discipline. The page provides a link to view full entry requirements but does not publish a specific China country-level qualification table or percentage equivalence on the course page itself. The programme welcomes applicants with an interest in the regulation of complex real-world problems resulting from technological innovations.
What the official programme page establishes
The LLM Emerging Technologies and the Law focuses on the interactions between economics, politics and society in regulating complex new technological problems. The official page at https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/5887f/ confirms the following verified facts:
- The programme is open to graduates from any discipline.
- It welcomes students with an interest in the regulation of complex real-world problems that are the result of technological innovations.
- The course is for applicants who care not only what the law is, but what it could be.
- The next start date is September 2026.
- The course is delivered on campus.
- Course codes are 5887f and 5887p.
Entry requirements section
The dedicated entry requirements section at https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/5887f/#entryrequirements directs readers to view full entry requirements. The page does not list a specific Chinese qualification equivalency, percentage requirement, or grade boundary for this LLM programme.
Programme structure and compulsory modules
The official page lists three compulsory modules totalling 100 credits:
- Legal Research: Theory and Method (20 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Law and Emerging Technologies (20 credits)
A further 80 credits are selected from a range of optional modules. The page states that module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study, and that course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback. Full details of modules on offer are published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year, usually in May.
Optional modules available
The official module list includes the following optional modules, each worth 20 credits:
- Cybersecurity Law and Policy
- Law of Armed Conflict
- Corporate Governance and Corporate Finance
- Public International Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Money Laundering and Corporate Misconduct
- Intellectual Property Rights and Emerging Technologies
- International Criminal Law
- International Human Rights and Development: Global Challenges
- Artificial Intelligence: Law, Theory and Practice
- Financial Law and Financial Technology
- Energy Justice: Theories, Systems, and Re-designing Policies
- International Environmental Law
- Law, Digital Labour Platforms and Workers’ Rights
- Innovation, Privacy and Data Protection
- International Sale of Goods
- Global Competition Law & Policy in the Digital Era
- Global Security: Politics, Space and Society (P)
The page notes that student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Teaching and assessment methods
Teaching is primarily through small group seminars and workshops, led by expert academic staff but driven by students. Sessions may be based around simulations of regulatory activity, such as stakeholder processes, legislative deliberations or mock parliamentary or judicial hearings. These are complemented by introductory lectures where necessary, Q&A sessions with staff, and quizzes and other online self-study tools.
Assessment methods, depending on modules chosen, include a combination of dissertation, essay, oral presentation, poster, portfolio, research proposal, research paper, written examination and written exercise.
Skills development and career relevance
The programme page states that students will develop practical and professional skills including deliberation and negotiation, and policy drafting and report writing. The LLM is described as suitable for applicants with an interest in further study, with the page stating that students will develop the skills necessary for the development of a PhD proposal on law and technology-related subjects.
What requires live rechecking
The official programme page and entry requirements section do not provide a specific Chinese qualification equivalency table or grade percentage for this LLM. English language requirements are referenced through the university’s general English language requirements pages rather than on this specific course page. Fees for the 2026/27 academic year are listed as viewable through the fees section but are not reproduced in the supplied evidence.
FAQ
Is this LLM open to applicants without a law degree?
Yes. The official page states that this Law programme is open to graduates from any discipline. It welcomes students with an interest in the regulation of complex real-world problems that are the result of technological innovations.
What is the start date for this programme?
The next start date listed on the official page is September 2026.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered on campus. Teaching is primarily through small group seminars and workshops, complemented by introductory lectures, Q&A sessions with staff, and online self-study tools.
Does the page provide a specific entry requirement for Chinese applicants?
No. The official entry requirements section does not publish a specific Chinese qualification equivalency or percentage requirement on the course page.
What are the compulsory modules for this LLM?
The three compulsory modules are Legal Research: Theory and Method (20 credits), Dissertation (60 credits), and Law and Emerging Technologies (20 credits).
Are professional accreditations mentioned for this programme?
The page includes general information about professional accreditation review and recognition of professional qualifications in Europe, and directs readers to the UK Government’s guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states. No programme-specific professional accreditation is stated for this LLM.
Further reading
Official sources
- Emerging Technologies and the Law LLM – Overview
- Emerging Technologies and the Law LLM – Entry Requirements
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