Program Overview
The Socio-Legal Master at International Institute for the Sociology of Law 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 Master programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain 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
- Tuition: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oñate, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Socio-Legal Master programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Rhetoric, Communication, Negotiation
- Comparative Legal Culture
- Sociological analysis of international law
- Social Research Theory and Practice
- Anthropology of Law & Legal Pluralism
- The Rule of Law: Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Politics & Reality
- A Sociology of Constitutionalism
- Sociology of Law and the Economy
- Gender
- Migration
- Criminal Justice: Global Perspectives
- Social Theory of Law
- Socio-Legal Perspectives on Litigation
- Thesis Seminar & Tutorials
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Documents Required:
- A copy of their passport or identity card;
- A passport-style photo;
- A curriculum vitae;
- A transcript of the credits or subjects taken in and showing satisfactory completion of the first degree in Spanish, English, Italian, French, Portuguese or translated into Spanish by an official translator;
- An officially recognised copy of the first degree diploma in Spanish, English, Italian, French, Portuguese, or translated into Spanish by and official translator\xc2\xa0
- A copy of a TOEFL diploma, IELTS \xc2\xa0or other evidence of fluency in English.
- Furthermore, applicants must send two references written by their previous university teachers of other scholars.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact International Institute for the Sociology of Law 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 International Institute for the Sociology of Law
International Institute for the Sociology of Law
Oñati, Spain
The International Institute for the Sociology of Law (IISL) in Oñati is the only international establishment which is entirely devoted to teaching and promoting the sociology of law, socio-legal...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
