AI Law & the Creative Economy PgCert
Postgraduate online event:
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 9am – 5pm
Chat to staff, students and academics to discover what it's like to study at our world changing campus as a postgraduate student at UofG
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
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 academic research centre based in the School of Law at the University of Glasgow. As the only UK research centre funded jointly by AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council), EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) and ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council), CREATe has conceived and delivered over 60 interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of law, technology, social sciences and humanities since 2012.
Additionally, CREATe has hosted renowned international conferences such as EPIP 2015 and ISHTIP 2016, and will be hosting the European Copyright Society’s annual conference in 2025.
CREATe’s research played a key role in the European Parliament debate leading to the amendment of Article 17 (then Article 13) of the Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive, with its contribution cited by policymakers in official reports and hearings.
You will have the opportunity to interact with leading academics presenting their most recent, influential research in our CREATe Public Lecture Series. Recent speakers include Prof. Lionel Bently (Cambridge) on quotations in visual art, Prof. Peter Drahos (EUI) on innovation and Intellectual Property in the 21st century, Prof. Aileen Fyfe (St Andrews) on the production and circulation of scientific knowledge, Prof. Rebecca Giblin (Melbourne) on authors’ interests, Catherine Stihler OBE on EU copyright reform, and Anthony Taubman (WTO) on creative works and international trade.
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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.
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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
- Data and Artificial Intelligence in the Creative Economy
- Digital Creators, Artificial Intelligence and the Law
- Regulating 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, 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
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
September 2026
- All applicants: 21 August 2026
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