🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Master's
High Demand

MSc Legal Technology

MUMiddlesex University London · London

Tuition: £11,700/yr
Duration: 1 year
Intakes: Sep
English: IELTS 6.0

Information from mdx.ac.uk, updated 4 June 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The MSc Legal Technology at Middlesex University London explores the intersection of law and technology, integrating legal theory with technological applications. This programme is designed for law graduates, legal practitioners, and technical graduates from fields such as IT, Computing, Engineering, or Data Science who wish to understand how digital technologies are transforming legal practice. Students will develop a holistic understanding of innovative technological applications, including Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, and Augmented/Virtual Reality. The course equips students with the analytical, technical, and regulatory knowledge required to work at the forefront of digital transformation, preparing them for careers in legal innovation, legal operations, and technology-driven legal services. Available as a 1-year full-time programme or 2.5-year part-time programme, the course provides a comprehensive foundation in digital governance, compliance, and strategic problem-solving within the legal sector. Students benefit from access to specialist labs and industry-standard software, ensuring they gain practical skills to improve efficiency and profitability in modern legal environments.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

A second-class honours degree 2:2 or above, or relevant professional experience in law and/or computing/IT. A minimum of three years' relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.

English Language Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international): £24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer: £2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester): £12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Full-time

Advanced Legal Analytics and AI Implementation30 Credits Credits

Digital Transformation and Innovation in Legal Practice30 Credits Credits

Technology and the Law15 Credits Credits

Technology and Legal Practice and Dispute Resolution15 Credits Credits

Digital Compliance in Legal Practice15 Credits Credits

Cyber and Information Security Management for Legal Practice15 Credits Credits

Research Methods and Postgraduate Project60 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo: £38k
Median starting salary: 120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated: 4 June 2026
Source: mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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Teaching Quality: 4.7
Campus Life: 4.3
Career Support: 4.7
Value for Money: 4.3

Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science
Feb 2026
“The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
Teaching Quality
5/5
Campus Life
5/5
Career Support
4/5
Value for Money
5/5
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