MA Global Politics and Law (Doshisha Pathway)

About the course

2 years full-time

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.

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in law or politics. 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 

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

Your career

A masters from Sheffield will make you stand out in today's competitive job market. Graduates have used their postgraduate training in a variety of ways, in research careers, in teaching or in policy development in various organisations worldwide.

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.

How we teach

In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, we were ranked in the top 20. 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.

Prepare to succeed

Demand for our postgraduates is high. 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