| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-12-01 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Art, Business and Law LLM at Queen Mary University of London equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework surrounding art and cultural property. Through a combination of compulsory and elective modules, students gain expertise in areas such as intellectual property, cultural heritage law, and art law in business contexts. The program's practical focus and connections to industry experts prepare graduates for successful careers in the art and cultural heritage sectors.
Program Outline
Art, Business and Law LLM Program Details:
Degree Overview:
The Art, Business and Law LLM is a unique and challenging programme exploring the legal issues surrounding art and cultural property at the Law and Business and Management School (CCLS) of Queen Mary University of London. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of the workings of the law when it comes to the arts industry and cultural property, as well as the application of the law in everyday practice. The LLM aims to prepare graduates for successful careers in the art and cultural heritage sectors by equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the complex legal landscape. Graduates will have a comprehensive understanding of the law as it relates to art, business, and cultural property, as well as the ability to apply it in a variety of practical settings.
Outline:
Module structure
- The LLM consists of six compulsory modules covering foundational topics and two elective modules allowing for specialization in areas of individual interest.
- Students are also required to complete a 10,000-word dissertation on a research topic related to their chosen field.
Compulsory modules
- Art, Business and Law: An Introduction - Provides an overview of the legal framework governing art and cultural property, including areas such as intellectual property, cultural heritage law, and art finance.
- International Art Law - Examines the international legal framework relevant to art and cultural property
- Intellectual Property Law for the Art World - Explores the specific intellectual property rights relevant to the art world, such as copyright, design rights, and trademarks.
- Cultural Property Law - Addresses the legal framework surrounding the protection and restitution of cultural property, including issues of trafficking and ownership.
- Art Law in Business Context - Investigates the legal considerations relevant to the commercial aspects of the art world, such as art market transactions, ownership disputes, and contractual issues.
- Dispute Resolution for Art and Cultural Heritage - Looks at the different methods of resolving disputes in the art world, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Elective modules
- Advanced Intellectual Property Law
- Museum Management and Law
- Cultural Heritage Management
- Art Crime and Art Forgery
- The Law of Fashion
- Arts, Culture, and Cultural Heritage Policy
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including essays, exams, presentations, and the final dissertation.
Teaching:
Teaching methods
- The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, guest speakers, and field visits.
Faculty
- The LLM is taught by a team of internationally renowned scholars and practitioners with expertise in art law and cultural heritage law.
Unique approach
- The program has a strong practical focus and encourages students to apply the law to real-world situations.
- It also offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts in the art and cultural property fields.
- Students can participate in research projects, internships, and clinical legal work through qLegal, the law clinic at Queen Mary, which provides them with hands-on experience in working on real legal cases.
Careers:
Graduates of this LLM can find jobs in the following areas:
- Art galleries and museums
- Law firms specializing in art and cultural property law
- Auction houses
- Arts funding and policy organizations
- Government agencies responsible for cultural heritage
Other:
- The program provides students with the opportunity to attend talks and workshops given by leading figures in the art, business and law sectors.
- Students also have the opportunity to network with their peers at a variety of social and academic events.
