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Programme code | 9LAWD004T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Diploma |
Programme director(s) |
Ruth Annand
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Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
School/department | University of Bristol Law School |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This programme aims:
- to develop the student's knowledge and understanding of Intellectual Property Law together with the practical and procedural aspects of the subject;
- to enable students to develop further their legal skills of analysis and synthesis;
- to enable students to develop further their practical legal skills of team work, drafting and negotiating;
- to enable students to develop further their oral and written communication skills;
- to help students to further their careers in the legal profession in the UK and elsewhere.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Distance learning, preparation for and participation in workshops, together with preparation and submission of coursework. |
Methods of Assessment | |
The knowledge of both law and practice is assessed by means of coursework and through an unseen written examination. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Preparation for and participation in workshops, together with preparation and submission of coursework. |
Methods of Assessment | |
The intellectual skills are assessed by means of coursework and through an unseen, written examination. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Preparation for and participation in workshops, together with preparation and submission of coursework. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Other skills are assessed primarily through coursework. |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma | - At the end of stage one, students should have acquired relevant professional experience in and have a general understanding of the key features of Intellectual Property Law and Practice, have completed the preliminary two-week residential course in Intellectual Property Law and Practice offered by the University of Bristol, and have familiarised themselves with the distance learning materials which accompany this course. - At the end of stage two, students are expected to be able to demonstrate that they have acquired the in-depth specialist knowledge of Intellectual Property, as well as intellectual skills and transferable skills by undertaking the various workshop activities and by successful completion of the coursework. - At stage three, students are expected to be able, through independent learning, to have consolidated the knowledge and skills developed in stage two. |
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For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
The programme is intended for legal practitioners who already have some experience in the field of Intellectual Property and who are currently working in this area. It is expected that students will be sponsored by their employers. The programme is endorsed by the Intellectual Property Lawyers Association, many of whose members act as tutors on the weekend workshops.
Admissions Requirements:
Typical Offer: minimum of Upper Second Class Honours Degree, plus a UK or EU professional legal qualification (normally UK solicitor or barrister).
Selection: by application form.
Professor R.E. Annand or Mrs. H.E. Norman, School of Law.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Intellectual Property Diploma Not available in this year | LAWDM0098 | 120 | Mandatory | |
PG Dip Intellectual Property Law and Practice | 120 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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