Program Overview
The Socio-Legal Studies at York University is a MA programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Socio-Legal Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 6,253 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,697 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Socio-Legal Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Law and Social Theory
- Advanced Research Strategies in Socio\x96Legal Methods
- Gender and International Human Rights: Law, Citizenship and Boarders CANCELLED
- Colonialism, Race and the Law: Sociological Implications
- Western Legal Histories
- Western Legal Histories
- Law, Politics and the Judiciary
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: B+
- Recommendations: 3
- Statement of interest (500 words)
- Written work (maximum 5,000 words)
- Resum\xc3\xa9 or CV
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,253 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,697 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,253 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,697 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact York University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About York University
York University
York, United States
York University is a major public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It’s one of Canada’s largest universities and known for its diverse student body, wide range of academic...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2011-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months