Sociology of Law - Master's programme 24 months Postgraduate Program By Lund University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

62,500 SEKTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Jan, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master’s Programme in Sociology of Law will give you knowledge about social norms and the origin and application of laws, their effects and their functions. You will gain an understanding of the legal system's possibilities, limitations and dependence on the surrounding community. The Master of Science in Sociology of Law is an interdisciplinary programme that introduces you to the study of law, legal institutions and legal behaviour in a social context. It offers an advanced overview of sociology of law with the possibility of specialisation in socio-legal areas, such as: Criminal Justice and Criminology; Legal Cultures and Comparative Law; Human Rights; The Legal Profession; Policy and Regulation at National and International Levels; Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility; and Law from a Gender Perspective. The programme will increase your knowledge of how the law and legal institutions work at the national and transnational levels and how they affects the life of ordinary citizens. The programme provides you with the skills you need to critically examine, analyse and evaluate the interplay between socio-legal theory and practice, explore legal developments, and study implementation problems at the national, international and global levels.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master’s Programme in Sociology of Law will give you knowledge about social norms and the origin and application of laws, their effects and their functions. You will gain an understanding of the legal system's possibilities, limitations and dependence on the surrounding community. The Master of Science in Sociology of Law is an interdisciplinary programme that introduces you to the study of law, legal institutions and legal behaviour in a social context. It offers an advanced overview of sociology of law with the possibility of specialisation in socio-legal areas, such as: Criminal Justice and Criminology; Legal Cultures and Comparative Law; Human Rights; The Legal Profession; Policy and Regulation at National and International Levels; Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility; and Law from a Gender Perspective. The programme will increase your knowledge of how the law and legal institutions work at the national and transnational levels and how they affects the life of ordinary citizens. The programme provides you with the skills you need to critically examine, analyse and evaluate the interplay between socio-legal theory and practice, explore legal developments, and study implementation problems at the national, international and global levels.

Questions about the programme and studying at Lund University?
Fill in our contact form
We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
3+
90+
The equivalent of a Swedish Bachelor’s degree with a major (i.e. at least 90 ECTS credits) in one of the following social sciences disciplines: sociology of law, sociology, law, criminology, political science, social work, or the equivalent. English Level 6.

15 Jan 2025
2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

International
62,500 SEK

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