Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in UK, EC and US Copyright Law

The application deadline for the 2009-2010 Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in UK, EC and US Copyright Law at Informa Professional Academy is approaching. This distance learning course, run by King’s College London, starts on the 6th October.

Why choose this course?
Gain an in-depth, up to date and practical knowledge of copyright law
Designed and led by both expert academics and practitioners
From one of Europe’s leading centres of law
No need to interrupt your work – study where and when you want to
Gain new skills and apply these to your job immediately
Further your career and differentiate yourself in today’s difficult job market
Fulfil up to 100% of your annual CPD requirements

Topics include:
Historical Background, International Context and General Principles; Basis of Protection; Structure of Protection; Terminology and Interpretation; Copyright Subject Matter; Protection Criteria; Beneficiaries of Protection; Economic Rights; Moral Rights; Limitations and Exceptions; Exercise of Rights; Control of the Exercise of Copyright; Infringement; Remedies, Penalties and Enforcement; Additional Legislative Features; Principles of Free Movement and Competition; Harmonisation Programme; Satellite Broadcasting and Cable Retransmission Directive; Rental / Lending and Related Rights Directive; Copyright in the Information Society Directive; Computer Program Directive; Database Directive; Current Issues and International Harmonisation

For a more detailed list of modules and information on the tutors please see the course brochure.

The course is studied by:
In-House Counsel, Business Affairs and Public Affairs Managers , Policy Advisors, Heads of IP and Rights Managers in industries such as Music and Media, Regulatory Bodies, Collecting Societies, Technology and Telecommunications to name a few. And of course Private Practice Lawyers, ranging from Trainee Solicitors right up to Partners also enrol.

Organisations that have been represented include:
EMI Music * MCPS-PRS Alliance * AEPI-Hellenic Society for the Protection of Intellectual Property * PPL/VPL * Berwin Leighton Paisner * UK Intellectual Property Office * Samarts Network * British Geological Survey * Finers Stephens Innocent * Reynolds Porter Chamberlain * Getronics UK Limited * F. R. Kelly & Co * BBC * The Copyright Licensing Authority Limited * EUMESTAT * NISA Global Entertainment (Pty) Ltd * SJ Berwin * Universal International Music * Business Software Alliance * Victoria & Albert Museum * ITV * Imation Europe * Music Publishers Association * OVC Media * British Film Institute * PACT * Turner Broadcasting * Shed Productions * Sheridans * Reuters * Random House Group GMBH * Richards Butler * IFPI * Universal Pictures * CCEA * Design & Artists Copyright Society * EMAP * The Simkins Partnership

Why study by distance learning?
Increasingly we all face more pressures in our business lives. Finding the time to attend courses of any kind can be very difficult and well-meant plans are often put aside indefinitely. Distance learning is the solution to your training needs; it allows you the full benefits of studying for a recognised UK university qualification whilst still in fulltime employment using this freedom and flexibility to your advantage. You can set the pace at which you learn and decide when, where and how long you want to study for. Plus you can apply your learning, knowledge, skills and expertise to your work straight away and help to further your career.

Why study with King’s College London?
The Centre of European Law, School of Law, King’s College London has as its objectives: to advance research into European Community Law and the laws of the European countries; to provide training for persons interested in European Law; and to encourage the teaching of common law in European countries. Based at King’s College it is located in the centre of London at the heart of the common law world, opposite the Royal Courts of Justice and close to the Inns of Court, the City, Westminster and Whitehall which has enabled it to maintain close contact with the legal profession, the commercial world and government.

What does the course cost?
The Postgraduate Diploma fee including course materials, attendance at seminars, marking of compulsory coursework and the examination is £3920 (VAT Exempt). If you only wish to study the units and do not wish to take the examination or attend the seminars, the fee for this interest only option will be £2920 (VAT Exempt). (Please note you will not gain the award of Postgraduate Diploma with this option).

For further information such as the course structure and entry requirements, for any questions or to apply please visit the website, email kings@informa.com or call +44 (0) 20 7017 5906. (Quote VIP Code: MNYXYXZ in all correspondence.)