MA (Hons) Legal Studies and Politics in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen

At Aberdeen, the Legal Studies and Politics program merges in-depth analysis of legal systems—including current and contentious topics—with the study of political dynamics at local, European, and global levels. Taught by esteemed experts who frequently provide media commentary on unfolding world events, this program equips you with a solid foundation for diverse career paths in politics, media, business, public service, and beyond.
Aberdeen's Legal Studies offers the advantage of exploring captivating subjects within our prestigious Law School, founded in 1495 and currently ranked 12th in the UK among over 90 institutions, with an outstanding 95% student satisfaction rate. While this program doesn't qualify you for legal practice in Scotland or England, it provides essential insights into legal frameworks and cultivates academic skills highly prized by employers.
Course offerings include commercial law, government and legal systems, legal philosophy, international and EU law, human rights, environmental law, criminology, and Scottish legal history. In Politics, you'll engage with pressing global issues—from UK-EU relations to regional movements within Britain—while examining electoral behavior, political structures, policy development, nationalism, democratic principles, and ongoing peace and conflict studies. Unique course options reflect our faculty's research expertise, demonstrated through their prolific international publications.
The versatile intellectual skills you'll acquire create a strong platform for careers across multiple sectors, including politics, media, corporate fields, government, NGOs, charitable organizations, and more.