Postgraduate study

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Postgraduate taught

AI Law & the Creative Economy PgCert

Our AI Law & the Creative Economy PgCert explores the legal and regulatory dimensions of artificial intelligence, with a focus on the creative and cultural sectors. This executive education degree is designed for professionals working at the intersection of law, technology, and the creative economy, responding to a growing demand for agile, interdisciplinary expertise and guidance in technology law. Delivered by the University of Glasgow’s Centre for the Regulation of the Creative Economy (CREATe) and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL), it offers an unparalleled learning experience connecting Glasgow’s research excellence with London’s legal hub.

Academic contact: bartolomeo.meletti@glasgow.ac.uk
Teaching start: September
British Institute of International and Comparative Law, London and Online
PgCert: 10 months part‑time

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Why this programme

Gain a critical understanding of how AI technologies are reshaping legal frameworks in the creative and cultural sectors.
Explore the intersections of intellectual property, competition law, and platform regulation through an interdisciplinary lens.
The strategic location in central London, near key partners in AI, the creative industries, cultural institutions, and regulatory bodies, creates exceptional opportunities for you to engage with cutting-edge developments and contribute to impactful research.
Our flexible programme structure is designed to fit around your professional commitments and evolving industry needs.
The programme offers a UK-based perspective enriched by global insights, enabling you to interpret and respond to regulatory developments in an international context.
It will encourage learning grounded in real-life scenarios and the professional practice, with a view to enhancing your career and employability.
Law at Glasgow is ranked 4th in the UK by the Good University Guide 2026 and 8th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.

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CREATe (Centre for Regulation of the Creative Economy)

CREATe is a pioneering research centre based in the School of Law at the University of Glasgow. Funded as UKRI research infrastructure by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), the Centre investigates the law and regulation of the creative economy through an interdisciplinary lens, including copyright, competition, and tech/AI law. By building a robust and innovative portfolio of empirical evidence in these areas, CREATe has established itself as a leading voice in national and international policy debates on AI law.

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British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL)

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) provides informed, independent and practical legal ideas for a global community. Its high quality and respected work involves analysis and debate about contemporary issues on every continent, from its base in the heart of London's energetic and multicultural legal network.

Programme structure

You will take three core courses, delivered over two semesters. From September to June, you will spend three long weekends (Thursday to Saturday) in London, attending lectures, seminars and workshops at the Bloomsbury venue of the BIICL. In the 6 weeks before each of these teaching blocks, you will engage with tutors and your fellow students through preparatory online activities.

The programme supports engagement with real-world legal challenges and fosters professional networking in one of the world’s most dynamic legal and cultural hubs. You will benefit from experiential learning in a research-led environment, with direct access to leading scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.

Core courses

12-14 November 2026

Regulating Artificial Intelligence in the Creative Economy

25-27 February 2027

Digital Creators, Artificial Intelligence and the Law

20-22 May 2027

Data and Artificial Intelligence in the Creative Economy

Programme alteration or discontinuation\ The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.

Career prospects

The programme will develop the analytical skills needed to advise digital creators, creative businesses, cultural institutions, and tech platforms on emerging legal challenges. You will engage with real-world scenarios and your own professional practice to enhance your career and contribute to innovation in law and technology.

The PgCert is designed to enhance the career of mid- to senior-level professionals working at the intersection of law, policy, technology, and the creative industries. This includes legal practitioners in-house and at law firms, policymakers and policy advisers, creative sector leaders, tech professionals, civil servants and NGOs seeking to navigate emerging regulatory challenges around AI and digital platforms. It can also be of interest to cultural institutions and public sector bodies engaging with digital transformation.

On successful completion of the PgCert, you can extend further study to one of the University of Glasgow’s LLM degrees.

Fees & funding

Tuition fees for 2026-27

PgCert

Fees to be confirmed.

Fee status

Fee status guidance

Additional fees

Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £370
Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £350
Registration/exam only fee: £170

Entry requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in Law.

We also welcome applicants with relevant experience or degrees in other fields, although it is important to note that this programme remains a law-focused postgraduate certificate that can be extended by further study to a LLM degree.

English language requirements

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

7.0 overall with no subtest less than 6.5
IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Common equivalent English language qualifications accepted for entry to this programme:

TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome)

Tests taken up to 20 January 2026

96 Overall, no subtest lower than Reading 23; Listening 23; Speaking 23; Writing 24
Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test, this includes TOEFL mybest.

Tests taken from 21 January 2026

98 Overall, no subtest lower than Reading 23; Listening 23; Speaking 24; Writing 24
Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test, this includes TOEFL mybest.

Pearsons PTE Academic

70 overall with no subtest less than Reading 62; Listening 62; Speaking 75; Writing 68
Online PTE not accepted for entry
Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)

185 overall with no subtest less than 176
Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Oxford ELLT

8 overall with Reading and Listening no less than 7 and Writing and Speaking no less than 8
Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

LanguageCert Academic/ Academic Online

75 overall with two subtests no less than 75 and two subtests no less than 70
Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Password Skills Plus

7.0 overall with no subtest less than 6.5
Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Trinity College Integrated Skills in English III

No subtest less than 105
Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Kaplan Test of English

Two subtests no less than 500 and two subtests no less than 480
Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.

Alternatives to English Language qualification

Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
students must have studied for a minimum of their final year at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
Undergraduate 2+2 and 3+1 degrees from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
students must have completed their final year of study in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.

For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.

Pre-sessional courses

The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We would strongly encourage you to consider the pre-sessional courses at the University of Glasgow's English for Academic Study (EAS) Unit. Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study. Our courses give you:

direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS);
essential academic skills to help you study effectively at University;
flexible entry dates so you can join the right course for your level.

More information on our Pre-sessional courses.

We can also consider the pre-sessional courses accredited by the below BALEAP approved institutions to meet the language requirements for admission to our postgraduate taught degrees:

Heriot Watt
Kingston Upon Thames
Middlesex University
Manchester University
Reading University
Edinburgh University
ST Andrews University
UCL
Durham

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office using our enquiry form

International students

We are proud of our diverse University community that includes students and staff from more than 140 different countries.

How to apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We cannot accept applications any other way.

Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.

Documents

As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
One reference letter on headed paper
Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)
A copy of the photo page of your passport

You have 42 days to submit your application once you begin the process.

You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish to update information, complete sections or upload supporting documents such as your final transcript or your language test.

For more information about submitting documents or other topics related to applying to a postgraduate taught programme, see how to apply for a postgraduate taught degree

Guidance notes for using the online application

These notes are intended to help you complete the online application form accurately; they are also available within the help section of the online application form.

If you experience any difficulties accessing the online application, see Application System Help.

Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and lay-out.
Contact Details: Correspondence address. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this address including the offer letter(s). If your address changes, please contact us as soon as possible.
Choice of course: Please select carefully the course you want to study. As your application will be sent to the admissions committee for each course you select it is important to consider at this stage why you are interested in the course and that it is reflected in your application.
Proposed date of entry: Please state your preferred start date including the month and the year. Taught masters degrees tend to begin in September. Research degrees may start in any month.
Education and Qualifications: Please complete this section as fully as possible indicating any relevant Higher Education qualifications starting with the most recent. Complete the name of the Institution (s) as it appears on the degree certificate or transcript.
English Language Proficiency: Please state the date of any English language test taken (or to be taken) and the award date (or expected award date if known).
Employment and Experience: Please complete this section as fully as possible with all employments relevant to your course. Additional details may be attached in your personal statement/proposal where appropriate.

Reference: Please provide one reference. This should typically be an academic reference but in cases where this is not possible then a reference from a current employer may be accepted instead. Certain programmes, such as the MBA programme, may also accept an employer reference. If you already have a copy of a reference on letter headed paper then please upload this to your application. If you do not already have a reference to upload then please enter your referee’s name and contact details on the online application and we will contact your referee directly.

Application deadlines

Applications for this online programme will be accepted up until it starts.