MSc Law and Policy

The MSc Law and Policy course, offered at the University of Teesside, is a versatile program designed to equip students with a solid understanding of law and policy-making processes. The program has a focus on research methods and legal principles applied to real-world policy challenges, making it ideal for professionals who aim to work at the interface of law and social policy.Course Content: The MSc Law and Policy program covers important aspects of law and policy creation, including methods of research in law, principles of law and the various dimensions of policymaking, and a dissertation on a relevant area of your choice. Key Modules: The core modules of this program are Research Methodology and Ethics in Law, Law Principles and Institutions, Policy Dimensions and Dissertation. The Law Principles and Institutions module provides an understanding of the key principles and concepts of law. Policy Dimensions module gives an overview of the context in which policy is made from its formulation to implementation. The Dissertation involves the presentation of a sustained argument in response to a central research question.Future Careers: After completing this course, students may pursue a range of careers within the legal and policy-making sectors. They can work in areas such as law firms, charities, NGOs, local and central government, and related vocational areas. In addition, they could pursue roles as legal researchers, policy analysts, or compliance officers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.