Technology Governance (Advanced LLM)
How can we reclaim the power to govern technologies that have so much influence on our societies? The Advanced Master of Laws in Technology Governance equips professionals to tackle challenges like AI regulation, platform power, infrastructure regulation, the safeguarding of free speech, and fundamental rights. Combining law, economics, and social sciences, this 1-year programme gives you a 360-degree understanding of how technology governs us, and how to build powerful and effective governance frameworks for technology so it serves us.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
- Future-proof your career in EU tech & digital governance
- Learn in small, expert-led classes
- Study with leading researchers
- Understand the forces shaping our digital society
Feb09
Master's Week 9 -12 Feb
Nov02
Master's Week: 2-6 Nov
What makes this Advanced LLM programme unique?
Join our cutting-edge courses based on the latest research results
World-class research-based education
Ranked among the Top 5 continental European law schools, the University of Amsterdam offers globally recognized expertise in EU digital regulation, AI ethics, and platform governance. Our Institute for Information Law (www.ivir.nl) has more than 3 decades of experience, and is among the top 3 global research powerhouses in the world.
Cross-disciplinary literacy
Law+ approach
The LAW+ approach combines legal, economic, and social perspectives to address today’s most complex digital challenges. We help you understand the rapidly changing environment in which business innovation takes place.
Deepen your expertise in technology governance with peers from law, tech, and policy
Advanced multi-disciplinary programme
This Advanced LLM brings together lawyers, technologists, economists, and social scientists to tackle complex governance challenges. By combining multiple disciplines, you’ll learn to design effective frameworks for AI, data, and digital platforms — bridging the gap between legal theory and real-world application.
Connect with leading law firms, tech companies and public institutions in the Netherlands and in the EU
Professional networks, stakeholder connections
Through guest lectures, excellent teaching staff, and alumni connections, you’ll gain direct access to a network of professionals shaping digital regulation in Europe. These relationships open doors to internships, collaborations, and career opportunities.
This programme is for you if:
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You want to broaden your legal knowledge in DSA, DMA, GDPR, AI Act and all other relevant European tech regulation frameworks.
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You want to understand the social and economic implications of the tech industry, you would like to keep up with the latest trends.
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You already have a Master's degree, and you want to take it to the next level.
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You want to get to senior positions at law firms, tech companies, in the public administration or in the non-profit sector.
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Complex techno-social systems permeate our private lives and societies. This requires a 360 degree, multidisciplinary approach, and this is exactly what we are offering!Dr. Balazs Bodo, social scientist, Institute for Information Law, UvA
What does this Advanced programme offer?
- Small, selective classes (max. 25 students)
- Diverse peers from law, tech, and policy
- Co-designed and co-taught courses by legal and tech experts
- Strong links with Dutch and European institutions and industry
- Regular visits to law firms, tech companies, government bodies
- High-impact capstone on digital governance
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Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- LLM Technology and Governance
- Type
- Contract teaching
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTS, 12
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 75161
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus