LLM Art Law

The LLM in Art Law at the University of York presents a unique and comprehensive examination of legal issues relating to the art world. This course explores a blend of academic rigour and practical skills, providing you with the skills, knowledge and networks needed for a career in this exciting area.Course Content: The LLM in Art Law combines taught elements with independent research. The taught elements include modules encompassing a wide variety of issues in art law, such as Law of Cultural Property and Heritage, Art and Crime, Museums and the Law, and Contemporary Issues in Art Law. In addition, students are required to write a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of their choice relating to art law.Key Modules: Core modules include Foundations of International and European Art Law, Law of Cultural Property and Heritage, Art and Crime, Museums and the Law, and Contemporary Issues in Art Law. A selection of optional modules let students explore specific areas of interest in more depth, such as law and visual arts, law of taken and displaced cultural objects, among others.Future Careers: Graduates of the LLM in Art Law can leverage the acquired skills and knowledge for a career in a range of fields, from art galleries and museums, government, legal profession, academia, NGOs, to auction houses.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.