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Socio-Legal Master at International Institute for the Sociology of Law

International Institute for the Sociology of Law

Spain, Oñate

International students can study the Socio-Legal Master at International Institute for the Sociology of Law at its main campus in Oñate, Spain. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 18, 2027.

About Socio-Legal Master

Overview Key featuresCareer Development and Mentoring. You will acquire the knowledge, skills and support needed to afford your transition to a new and rewarding professional career with confidence and determination.Scholarships are available. The IISJ is committed to supporting socio-legal scholars from all economic, cultural and disciplinary backgrounds, and we offer a limited number of scholarships to assist students who could not otherwise afford to study on the programme.You will be taught by leading international experts who travel specially to Oñati for the programme. The delivery of the programme is unique. Whereas other programmes are taught by in-house academic staff, our programme is taught by leading researchers in sociology of law from around the world .The Socio-Legal Master programme from International Institute for the Sociology of Law covers the major substantive issues and debates concerning sociology of law, including theoretical perspectives as well as research methods.Small class size. Class numbers are limited to 20Quality of students. The Master's programme has an international reputation for attracting the highest quality of students from all around the world. A high proportion of our students continue onto PhD programmes.Diversity of students. Our students come from a wide range of cultural and disciplinary backgrounds. We accept students with good first degrees in law, sociology and other social sciences (eg geography, political science, economics, psychology, journalism, cultural studies, criminology, philosophy, and so on).Connection to the international community of socio-legal scholars (Oñati Community). The IISL is the home of the international socio-legal community. Scholars regularly visit Oñati to use our library, and we run a series of highly innovative workshops and conferences. Students have the opportunity to engage with leading researchers, participate in our other activites, and become part of this influential network. See what they say about the Institute and the programme (videos).Access to the best socio-legal library in the world. The IISL is home to a famous multi-language library and document centre. Researchers from around the world travel to Oñati specifically to use our library.PhD opportunities. Our graduates can also register directly into the PhD programmse in Sociology of Law at the University of the Basque Country. A high proportion of our graduates continue on to PhDs, and we provide support for applying for PhD funding.Publishing opportunities. Your Master's dissertation should be written in the format of a journal article, and part of the teaching programme focuses on the process of publication. Our best students are invited to submit their dissertations to our own international peer-reviewed journal I want to find another Master Course

Well-established international reputation. The Socio-Legal Master programme from International Institute for the Sociology of Law is in its 30th year, and previous graduates are now among the leading scholars and practitioners in sociology of law.

Disciplines

SociologyLegal Studies

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Socio-Legal Master at International Institute for the Sociology of Law

Other Requirements

1A copy of their passport or identity card;A passport-style photo;A curriculum vitae;A transcript of the credits or subjects taken in and showing satisfactory completion of the first degree in Spanish, English, Italian, French, or Portuguese or translated into Spanish by an official translator;An officially recognised copy of the first degree diploma in Spanish, English, Italian, French or Portuguese, or translated into Spanish by and official translator A copy of a TOEFL diploma, IELTS or other evidence of fluency in English.Furthermore, applicants must send two references written by their previous university teachers of other scholars. Their references should verify the details of your qualification(s) obtained and your class standing.

Tuition and Fee Information for Socio-Legal Master at International Institute for the Sociology of Law

Socio-Legal Master at International Institute for the Sociology of Law

International Institute for the Sociology of Law

Spain, Oñate