Keele University

Law and Society MA

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

Law shapes almost every aspect of society. Our Law and Society MA takes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging you to critically examine law and legal institutions in their broader social context. This intensive programme is designed for aspiring researchers preparing for PhD study, as well as those aiming for careers in the public or non-governmental sectors.

Key highlights

  • Interdisciplinary approach to law and legal institutions in social context
  • Develops critical examination of law's role across society
  • Prepares aspiring researchers for PhD study
  • Option to extend study with a placement year

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include any humanities or social science subject

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Humanities Master's Scholarship

    We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.

  • Keele Alumni Discount

    The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).

  • Keele Staff Discount

    If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.

    Up to 30% of fees
  • KUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.

  • Postgraduate Global Scholarship

    1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.

  • The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)

    This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Policy officer
  • Researcher
  • NGO advocacy officer
  • Civil servant
  • Legal research assistant
  • PhD candidate in socio-legal studies

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,400 | International: £18,200

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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