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Socio-Legal Studies – (M.Sc.)
University of Bristol
Faculty of Social Sciences and Law
| Application Deadline: | 1 August | ||
| Location: | Bristol / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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This programme develops your knowledge and understanding of, and interest in, interdisciplinary approaches to the study of law and legal phenomena. It provides a sound research training for students wishing to proceed to a PhD or a career in socio-legal research through the study of different research methodologies across the social sciences and law. The MSc programme is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council as the basis for 1 + 3 awards. You will pursue independent, in-depth study in socio-legal studies, engaging in lively debates in a thriving research culture across social sciences and law.
A range of units is offered, suitable for graduates from any discipline who have an interest in the way law works (or fails to work) in society. Methods of assessment may include essays, presentations and / or written examinations, depending on the optional subject(s) chosen, together with the dissertation.
Contents
Compulsory Units
You will take a core of five compulsory units (20 credit points each) as follows:
Three units in the Department of Sociology
* Philosophy of Social Science
* Qualitative Social Research
* Quantitative Social Research
Two units in the School of Law
* Advanced Legal and Socio-legal Research Methods
* Social and Legal Theory
Optional Units
You will take optional subjects up to a value of 30 credit points, chosen from across most of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law and beyond.
Units designed especially for the MSc (offered by the Department of Politics) are each usually worth 20 credit points. Units in the School of Law are taken along alongside LLM students, and are each worth 30 credit points. Units in the MA in Social Anthropology are each worth 15 credit points.
Dissertation
The dissertation accounts for 60 credit points. It should build upon the optional unit(s) and develop the approaches taken in the compulsory units. You will be expected to demonstrate an ability to:
* frame a research question and use an appropriate methodology in response to that question
* organise discussion and select material pertinent to the topic
* show appropriate higher-level knowledge and understanding of the background context
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Entry requirements
An upper second-class degree (or equivalent) in any discipline. A background in law is not essential; training will be given during the programme.
Language requirements
An IELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing). We also accept other language tests; please see our website for details.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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