Department of Law and Social Sciences
Internationally recognised for our innovative approach to teaching, our Department of Law and Social Sciences brings together a range of diverse subjects and develops multi-skilled professionals who strive for social justice.
From politics to policing, criminology to sociology, and through the lens of law and development, we explore the factors that inhibit equality of opportunity and impact the human experience. We are critical in our approach, and we believe in empowering students to be agents of change in society. The intellectual and practical skills, contemporary knowledge, work experience and global perspective we offer will leave you poised to pursue a range of rewarding careers worldwide.
Social sciences courses
We have a long history of academic engagement with criminology and sociology. Our culture is welcoming, valuing diversity of people and experiences. We are committed to the importance of ideas and knowledge to the world we in which we live. Our teaching programmes are shaped by engagement with real world contexts, through student placements, internships, and student-led projects. We offer a focus on one-on-one support through skills audits, volunteering and work placements.
Our research has international impact, engaging with issues ranging from crime, policing and violence to digital technologies, feminism and popular culture. We are involved in a wide range of partnerships, from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and local authorities to national and European agencies. In these partnerships, we provide research, consultancy and professional development support. See our business and partnerships section to find out how we could work with you.
Law courses
We offer supportively tutored, research-led undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes, delivered at our Hendon, Mauritius and Dubai campuses. We also supervise a large number of PhD students, especially in European and international law, international politics and human rights.
Our research is professionally and politically influential. Through conferences, training courses (including for judges), consultancy, and litigation managed in the European Court of Human Rights, we engage continuously with the legal system, as well as with public bodies, companies and NGOs in law and international relations both in the UK and internationally.
We are highly international in character. Our academic team also works closely with the Middlesex Law Society (the organisation representing legal professionals across North and West London), and with local and Central London law firms, with whom we organise internships.
Clinical Legal Education
The Clinical Legal Education programme, currently an expanding area of investment for the Law Department, encompasses a wide range of initiatives that bring students into contact with the legal professions, the judiciary and voluntary organisations providing legal services. In numerous ways, we support students by providing and facilitating opportunities for them to acquire the skills and experience that will lead to employment in the legal sector and generally.