MA Global Politics and Law (Doshisha Pathway)

Law student

Key facts

School of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences
2 years full-time

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, usually in law or a subject with a large legal component although we’ll consider your application if you have other qualifications.

English language requirements: overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

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

About the course

This two-year degree leads to the award of an MA in Global Politics and Law from the University of Sheffield and an MA in Asia-Pacific Law and Politics from Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan).

You'll begin your study in April at Doshisha University for six months, followed by 12 months in Sheffield and the final six months back in Doshisha. The course is taught in English.

You'll focus on political and legal issues in a regional and global context and gain a thorough understanding of international law, international organisations and international politics.

About Us

Our LLM and masters courses 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. If you want to become a solicitor in England or Wales, our Legal Practice Course is highly regarded and will give you the skills and knowledge you need to enter the legal profession.

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.

Your career

A masters from Sheffield will give you the knowledge and skills to make you stand out in today's competitive job market.

Graduates use their postgraduate training in a variety of ways, in research careers, in teaching or in policy development in various organisations worldwide.

Prepare to succeed

In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, we were ranked in the top 20, meaning our teaching is informed by the very latest research. Among our academic staff are experts known internationally for their research in many areas of legal and criminological study. Their ground-breaking research will inform your studies here.

We have research groups in a diverse range of areas including: biotechnological law and ethics, criminology, commercial law, law in its international context and law in society. You'll be drawn into the work of our research groups and be able to benefit from all the knowledge and professional contacts they can offer you.

When you come to Sheffield you won't look back. You'll join a body of law students with a strong sense of identity and community and we’ll give you the support and encouragement you need throughout your degree. Demand for our postgraduates is high.

You'll have the opportunity to meet and engage with professional organisations with whom we have links, and our excellent careers service will be available from the moment you start your course.

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