LLM Legal and Political Theory

By what right do some people rule over others? Do citizens have an obligation to obey the law? How can we live together peacefully if we disagree about how best to live?

This course, taught in conjunction with the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Politics and International Relations, explores the core issues of political and legal theories and the relationship between them. By studying the works of theorists both past and present, you'll delve into the fundamental questions of legal and political philosophy.

Funding opportunities

C and JB Morrell Trust Bursaries

These bursaries are available for students on the LLM Legal and Political Theory programme. After accepting your offer to study this programme at York, you can apply for this additional funding by contacting York Law School at: [email protected].

You will be asked to complete a short statement outlining why the bursary will make a difference to you, which will be considered along with your CV and further application questions.

Undergraduate degree 2:2 or equivalent in Law or a relevant social science

International pre-masters programme Pre-masters from our International Pathway College

Other qualifications and experience Applicants with equivalent legal professional, management or commercial experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Other international qualifications Equivalent qualifications from your country

IELTS (Academic and Indicator) 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component

Cambridge CEFR B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component

Oxford ELLT 7, minimum of 6 in each component

Duolingo 120, minimum 105 in all other components

LanguageCert SELT B2 with 33/50 in each component

LanguageCert Academic 70 with a minimum of 65 in each component

Kaplan Test of English Language 459-494, with 426-458 in all other components

Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

PTE Academic 61, minimum 55 in each component

TOEFL 87, minimum of 21 in each component

Trinity ISE III Merit in all requirements

IELTS (Academic and Indicator) 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component

Cambridge CEFR B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component

Oxford ELLT 7, minimum of 6 in each component

Duolingo 120, minimum 105 in all other components

LanguageCert SELT B2 with 33/50 in each component

LanguageCert Academic 70 with a minimum of 65 in each component

Kaplan Test of English Language 459-494, with 426-458 in all other components

Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

PTE Academic 61, minimum 55 in each component

TOEFL 87, minimum of 21 in each component

Trinity ISE III Merit in all requirements