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Postgraduate Study at Keele Law School

Girl sat at a desk in the library next to shelves of books Keele Law School runs a suite of postgraduate degree courses which are suitable both for professionals wishing to improve their skills and knowledge base and for recent graduates looking for an edge in the competitive jobs market. Our Masters degrees are taught in blocks of study, enabling those in employment to study on a part time basis.

Studying on our postgraduate degrees you will be taught by our internationally recognised, world-leading academic staff through the taught sessions, and if you decide to do a dissertation, will work on a one-to-one basis with an academic supervisor. All of our masters degrees aim to provide a foundation for pursuing further study at doctoral level.

As a postgraduate student, you will have access to a range of support structures, including: research training; accessible staff supervisors; good library resources; access to postgraduate study rooms; and access to IT and legal research tools.You will also be encouraged to take an active role in the research culture at Keele and will be welcome to attend staff work-in-progress sessions, guest lectures and other research events.

LLM in Gender Sexuality and Law The LLM provides a practical and theoretical understanding of current issues of gender, sexuality and law, including the ways in which they intersect with dynamics of class, race, ethnicity and disability, and contemporary human rights frameworks. Find out more!

LLM Law and Society This programme introduces key principles of interdisciplinary, socio-legal theory, practice, and research methods through a flexible degree structure that allows students to create their own programme of study according to their interests. Find out more!
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MA in Child Care Law and Practice This course is aimed at social, legal, police, healthcare and other professionals working with children. It aims to update and enhance knowledge of relevant law and research literature and to provide an opportunity for experienced practitioners to further develop and critically reflect on their skills. Find Out More!
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MA in Human Rights, Globalisation and Justice This Masters Degree Programme will enable students to develop strong practical and theoretical understandings of human rights law, politics and philosophy at domestic, regional and international levels. Find Out More!
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MA in Medical Ethics and Law This course, aimed at healthcare and allied professionals, provides an opportunity to deepen your understanding of healthcare ethics and law. Find Out More!
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MRes in Social Science Research in Law We are not currently accepting applications for 2011/12, for more information please contact the Course Director.