MA European Law, Politics and Governance

About the course

1 year full time

Taught with the Department of Politics, this course focuses on European integration and looks specifically at democracy, legitimacy, institutionalisation and constitutionalisation.

As a graduate from this programme your expertise will be of value to a wide range of national, European and international organisations.

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in law, politics, social sciences or humanities. If you have other qualifications, we'll consider your application on an individual basis.

English language requirements for overseas students

Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Core modules

• The Governance and Politics of the EU
• Judicial Protection in the EU
• EU Constitutional Law

Optional modules

Choose from a wide choice of both legal and political subjects including:

• International Humanitarian Law
• EU Social Law
• The Global Politics of the Environment and Climate Change
• Theory and Practice of International Relations

Teaching

Teaching normally takes place through weekly seminars in each subject area.

Assessment

• Essays
• Dissertation

Fees and funding

Details of any bursaries or studentship grants for certain postgraduate programmes are advertised on our website during the winter months.

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: pgradlaw@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 6770

Why your masters matters

This course will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of your chosen area of law or criminology that will prepare you to go on and make a difference in any organisation you choose to work in.

Deepen your knowledge of law or criminology and use your expertise in a wide range of organisations.

Prepare to succeed

Demand for our postgraduates is high. A masters from Sheffield will make you stand out in today's competitive job market. You'll have the opportunity to meet and engage with professional organisations and our excellent careers service will be available from the moment you start your course.

Our graduates are CEOs, lawyers, partners in big corporate firms, judges and barristers. Others are solicitors in regional practices, academics, politicians and policy makers.

The home of the School of Law

We're based in Bartolomé House on the main University campus. We have our own courtroom, a dedicated postgraduate computer room and quiet study areas with wi-fi where you can access the library's online collections. Once you're a student with us, you'll be able to access our e-resources from anywhere in the world.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form