Legal and Political Theory MA
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
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University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
Legal and Political Theory MA
Postgraduate · Law
About this programme
Want to take a deep exploration into the ethical dimensions of law, politics and public policy? This high-level master’s offers a distinctive mix of these areas, and you’ll learn to evaluate public life at domestic and international levels through a philosophical lens. This programme offers advanced normative research skills while probing big questions around justice and
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Law
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £35,400 / year
- English
- IELTS 7.5
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
As a minimum, an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard; Applicants should ideally have a background in Political Theory (e.g. Law, Philosophy, Political Science, Economics, International Relations) or in other subjects with heavily weighted modules in related topics (e.g. moral philosophy, jurisprudence, intellectual history or sociology)
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- UCL Global Excellence ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline March-April each year
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds