Master of Science Programme in Sociology of Law

Education facts

Code: SASOL

<p>In the Master’s Programme in Sociology of Law, you learn about social norms and the origin and application of laws, their effects and functions. You will gain an understanding of the legal system's possibilities, limitations, and interrelation with the surrounding community. </p><p>This programme will increase your knowledge of how the law and legal institutions operate at the national and transnational levels and impact the lives of citizens. You learn to critically examine, analyse and evaluate the interplay between socio-legal theory and practice. Additionally, you explore legal developments and study implementation problems at all levels.</p><h3>Skills you learn</h3><ul><li>Assess processes and methods in social science in general and sociology of law in particular</li><li>Formulate research proposals and research designs</li><li>Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data from primary and secondary sources</li><li>The ability to discuss, from a perspective of sociology of law, the implications of the preconditions and legal development at the national and international levels</li><li>An understanding of theories related to sociology of law in general and regulation and governance in particular</li><li>How to peer review and discuss academic work verbally and in writing</li></ul>

Entry requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with a major (i.e. at least 90 ECTS credits) in one of the following social sciences disciplines: Sociology of Law, Sociology, Law, Criminology, Political Science, Social Work or equivalent. English course 6 (advanced proficiency).

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master of Science Programme in Sociology of Law

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %