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Master's of Laws in Information and Communication Technology Law

University of Oslo

Programme website	http://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/ictlaw-master/index.xml (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	International Education Office
Telephone	(+47) 22 85 82 00 (10:00-15:00)
Email	international@admin.uio.no
Programme duration	1 1/2 year
Programme description	This one year Master of Laws programme provides a unique opportunity for lawyers to specialize in information and communication technology law. The programme encompasses telecommunications law, intellectual property law, data protection law and e-commerce law. In addition to these courses, students are required to write a thesis, specializing in selected subjects in information and communication technology law. The principal aim of the course is to impart understanding of the central legal issues that arise as a result of developments in the use of information and communication technology (ICT). In general terms, such issues concern the ways in which ICT affects the application of existing law and existing law affects the use of ICT and the manner in which ICT functions as a regulatory mechanism in itself. The programme is offered at the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law, NRCCL. The NRCCL is one of the oldest and best known research institutions in this field. The center has a strong international orientation and is strongly linked to foreign research organizations. Its associates originate from countries all over the world.
Application deadline	1 December for Quota Scheme applicants. 1 December for self-financing applicants. 15 April for citizens from the EU/EEA area + citizens from Switzerland. 15 April for Norwegian/Nordic applicants and applicants with permanent Norwegian residence permit.
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	The Master's Degree is based on a successfully completed Bachelor's Degree of at least 3 years' duration beyond the minimum requirements for matriculation at a Norwegian institution of higher education. As a main rule, applicants must have completed a law degree of at least three years duration. In exceptional cases, applicants with other degrees than law may be considered by the application committee. Such applicants must document that they have acquired an equivalent level of knowledge in law in their respective degrees. In addition, relevant experience with the legal field is required. English Language Proficiency Requirements. For more information, please see http://www.uio.no/..
Tuition	No tuition fees
Subject area	Law
Degree level	Master
City	Oslo, Norway
Credits	90
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Quota
Application procedures	The online application form for the Master's degree programmes will be available from 1 October. For further information, please see: http://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/master/index.html