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Description: The Master’s Degree Programme in Law at Stockholm University offers a comprehensive and in-depth education designed to prepare students for the complex legal challenges of today’s globalized world. This programme provides students with a solid foundation in domestic and international law, emphasizing critical thinking, analytical skills, and practical application. Throughout the programme, students will explore a wide range of legal disciplines, including constitutional law, criminal law, administrative law, human rights law, and international law, among others. The curriculum is structured to foster an understanding of the legal systems and institutions that shape society, as well as to develop the ability to evaluate legal issues from multiple perspectives. Students will have the opportunity to engage in case studies, legal research, and practical simulations to enhance their problem-solving abilities and prepare for a variety of careers within the legal sector. The programme also emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and ethical considerations in legal practice, encouraging students to think critically about the social implications of law. Additionally, students can benefit from the university’s strong connections with the legal community, gaining access to internships, guest lectures, and networking events that facilitate professional development. Graduates of this programme will be well-equipped to pursue careers as legal practitioners, policy advisors, researchers, or continue their academic journey through doctoral studies. With a vibrant academic environment, experienced faculty, and a curriculum aligned with current legal trends and challenges, the Master’s Degree Programme in Law at Stockholm University provides an excellent pathway for those seeking a rigorous and internationally oriented legal education.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline 15 January Tuition fee- Free
- EUR 15000 Year (Non-EEA)
Total course/programme fee: 270000 SEK
Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTSDuration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
All courses in business administration are taught in English and the programme welcomes both Swedish and international students. You will study a language, as well as the culture in the country, or countries, where the language is spoken. You can choose one of the following languages: English, French, Italian. If you have Swedish language proficiency you can also choose: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Finnish, German, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Portuguese or Spanish.
The basic areas of business administration are covered in the first two semesters. You will study your chosen language during the third and fourth semester. During the fifth semester you can choose courses in business administration at Stockholm University School of Business, or abroad, if there are courses available in your chosen language. You can also choose courses in, or related to, your chosen language, at Stockholm University or abroad. All students write a bachelors thesis in business administration during the sixth and final semester and are awarded a Bachelor of Science with Business Administration as the main field of study.
Upon completion of the programme you will be well prepared for a career in international organizations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 TOEFL iBT® test : 90
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
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In order to be eligible, you have to fulfil the general entrance (eligibility) requirements as well as the specific requirements for the programme or course you are interested in.
General Eligibility- A completed upper secondary education
- Knowledge of English equivalent to Course English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School. For further information, please see www.universityadmissions.se
Knowledge of Swedish (If Swedish is the language of instruction)
- Course Swedish B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or a proficiency test (TISUS: Test i svenska för universitetsstudier/Test in Swedish for University Studies), or the equivalent.
Mathematics Requirement
For students who received their final school grades after 31 December 2009, there is an additional entry requirement for mathematics as follows: The student must have successfully completed courses in mathematics to reach the level of the Swedish course Mathematics A (approximately 10 years of mathematics studies). This mathematics requirement does not apply to students who received their final school grade before 1 January 2010.
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Alumni Study Travel Fund
Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.
- Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Stockholm University.
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