
Convenor name: Makeen Makeen
Additonal content:
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of the copyright systems of the UK, EU and U.S.;
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of the general principles governing subsistence and scope of protection;
- Identify and evaluate the impact of EU law on the copyright system of the UK; AND
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of new technologies on the copyright laws of the UK, EU and U.S.
Module dates: Semester 1
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 50%
Assessment 1: Due date: 21 November 2025
Assessment 1: Release date: 3 December 2025
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval;Editing
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 50%
Assessment 2: Due date: 7 January 2026
Assessment 2: Release date: 28 January 2026
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval;Editing
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Naomi Hart
Librarian email: nh64@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus