MA in Legal Studies
Facts about this course
| Qualification | MA |
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| Duration | Part time: 1-2 years |
| Attendance | Usually evening sessions for one semester and supervision meetings with dissertation supervisor |
| Assessment | Coursework and dissertation. |
| Course structure You can now apply for September 2010 entry for this course. Please note that this course is subject to validation. |
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Choose Kingston's MA in Legal Studies
The MA in Legal Studies provides students with the opportunity to develop research and investigative skills and a critical and research-oriented approach to the study of a chosen area of law.
What will you study?
This course provides a practical avenue for you to research a particular area of law that interests you, and using various methodologies and analytical skills to produce an extended piece of writing. You will first concentrate on the development of your skills in advanced legal research, and the use of theory to support it.
You will then move on to construct and produce your own research piece within your choice of legal interest, demonstrating all the skills you have learnt.
Research is an essential part of the day-to-day life of the Faculty and is embedded in its intellectual activities and development.
Kingston Law School has a strong research reputation covering a range of topics, including criminal justice, dispute resolution and law and education.
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
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