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Keele University: Law and Society
| Institution | Keele University |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Law |
| Web | http://www.keele.ac.uk |
| enquiries@keele.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
Deeply embedded within society, the law affects almost every aspect of our lives as individuals, homeowners, parents, workers, voters, global citizens and more – from marriage, property rights or what constitutes crime, to local and national governance, immigration or international human rights. This exciting LLM explores the fascinating and complex relationship between law and society from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on disciplines including cultural studies, history, jurisprudence, philosophy, sociology and political science. The innovative research skills you’ll gain prepare you for a PhD, socio-legal studies, a career at The Bar, non-governmental organisations or public, private or charity sectors.
**Why choose this course?**
- Optional research-intensive pathway meets the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) postgraduate social science research training and development guidelines
- Keele is a member of the ESRC’s North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), which opens up opportunities for PhD research funding
- Keele is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for the teaching of Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2022)
- Close-knit community, smaller class sizes, tailored personal/professional support includes Senior Practitioner in Law, an experienced solicitor developing employability skills and employer links
How is the law socially, culturally and historically constructed? Why do different perspectives affect attitudes to things like race, gender and sentencing? How are inequalities reinforced or reversed? Is the law impartial or shaped by self-interest?
Designed to improve your understanding of how the law works in the real world, our LLM in Law and Society offers the chance to discuss and debate fascinating questions like these and more with a diverse cohort of recent graduates and professionals.
Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills alongside specialist knowledge, you'll explore the ways in which the legal system – its institutions, processes and protagonists – affects and interacts with us as individuals, communities, societies, nations and the world at large.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The Law and Society programme is open to graduates with at least a second class honours degree (2:2), or overseas equivalent, in Law or a related discipline (such as Sociology, Criminology or Politics), or any other person with appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience. Applications are welcome from current legal practitioners. |
| Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
Deeply embedded within society, the law affects almost every aspect of our lives as individuals, homeowners, parents, workers, voters, global citizens and more – from marriage, property rights or what constitutes crime, to local and national governance, immigration or international human rights. This exciting LLM explores the fascinating and complex relationship between law and society from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on disciplines including cultural studies, history, jurisprudence, philosophy, sociology and political science. The innovative research skills you’ll gain prepare you for a PhD, socio-legal studies, a career at The Bar, non-governmental organisations or public, private or charity sectors.
**Why choose this course?**
- Optional research-intensive pathway meets the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) postgraduate social science research training and development guidelines
- Keele is a member of the ESRC’s North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), which opens up opportunities for PhD research funding
- Keele is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for the teaching of Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2022)
- Close-knit community, smaller class sizes, tailored personal/professional support includes Senior Practitioner in Law, an experienced solicitor developing employability skills and employer links
How is the law socially, culturally and historically constructed? Why do different perspectives affect attitudes to things like race, gender and sentencing? How are inequalities reinforced or reversed? Is the law impartial or shaped by self-interest?
Designed to improve your understanding of how the law works in the real world, our LLM in Law and Society offers the chance to discuss and debate fascinating questions like these and more with a diverse cohort of recent graduates and professionals.
Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills alongside specialist knowledge, you'll explore the ways in which the legal system – its institutions, processes and protagonists – affects and interacts with us as individuals, communities, societies, nations and the world at large.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The Law and Society programme is open to graduates with at least a second class honours degree (2:2), or overseas equivalent, in Law or a related discipline (such as Sociology, Criminology or Politics), or any other person with appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience. Applications are welcome from current legal practitioners. |
| Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
Law is a fascinating, complex and practically significant social phenomenon. From the regulation of private conflicts to the structure of government, virtually no aspect of our social lives is outside its grasp. The LLM in Law and Society at Keele allows you to gain a rigorous understanding of law and legal institutions from an interdisciplinary perspective. It is a selective programme that delivers high quality postgraduate training if you wish to pursue a PhD in law and socio-legal studies, a career at the bar or within the public and NGO sectors.
The LLM combines a set of foundational core modules in law and society with a flexible choice of electives. Studying the LLM supports a deep understanding of the relationship between law and society, provides training in innovative methods and the acquisition of transferable skills, and promotes genuine interdisciplinarity.
We offer two pathways for the LLM that cater for different career paths:
**Pathway One** offers a balance between core foundational modules and wide selection of elective modules.
**Pathway Two** is a research methods intense pathway for students who intend to pursue a PhD and intend to apply for PhD funding.
Pathway Two of the LLM in Law and Society is recognised as fulfilling the requirements of the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) postgraduate social science research training and development and as the first year of 1+3 awards made by the ESRC North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership to students registered at Keele University.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The Law and Society programme is open to graduates with at least a second class honours degree (2:2), or overseas equivalent, in Law or a related discipline (such as Sociology, Criminology or Politics), or any other person with appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience. Applications are welcome from current legal practitioners. |
| Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
Law is a fascinating, complex and practically significant social phenomenon. From the regulation of private conflicts to the structure of government, virtually no aspect of our social lives is outside its grasp. The LLM in Law and Society at Keele allows you to gain a rigorous understanding of law and legal institutions from an interdisciplinary perspective. It is a selective programme that delivers high quality postgraduate training if you wish to pursue a PhD in law and socio-legal studies, a career at the bar or within the public and NGO sectors.
The LLM combines a set of foundational core modules in law and society with a flexible choice of electives. Studying the LLM supports a deep understanding of the relationship between law and society, provides training in innovative methods and the acquisition of transferable skills, and promotes genuine interdisciplinarity.
We offer two pathways for the LLM that cater for different career paths:
**Pathway One** offers a balance between core foundational modules and wide selection of elective modules.
**Pathway Two** is a research methods intense pathway for students who intend to pursue a PhD and intend to apply for PhD funding.
Pathway Two of the LLM in Law and Society is recognised as fulfilling the requirements of the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) postgraduate social science research training and development and as the first year of 1+3 awards made by the ESRC North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership to students registered at Keele University.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The Law and Society programme is open to graduates with at least a second class honours degree (2:2), or overseas equivalent, in Law or a related discipline (such as Sociology, Criminology or Politics), or any other person with appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience. Applications are welcome from current legal practitioners. |
| Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
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