Master's Degree Programme in International and Comparative Law
- The MICLaw Master Programme (90 ECTS)
With specializations in:
- Arctic Law and Governance or
- Transcultural Business Law
Application Period
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The application period is closed |
Degree
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Master of International and Comparative Law |
Major Subject
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International and Comparative Law |
| Credits |
90 ECTS
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Duration of Studies
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1.5 years (full time)
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Start Date
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1 September 2013
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| Curriculum |
See the programme structure here
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Language
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English |
Eligibility
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– a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
– good command of English |
Tuition Fees
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None*
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* University of Lapland does not charge tuition fees from degree students. Higher education in Finland is supported by the Finnish government, which means that both Finnish and international students can benefit from one of the world's best education systems, free of charge.
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Important Dates and Timelines
The MICLaw Master Programme (90 ECTS cr.) degree structure:
- General component 30 ECTS cr.
- Special component:
Arctic Law and Governance30 ECTS cr. / Transcultural Business Law 30 ECTS cr.
- Development of Expertise 30 ECTS cr.
- Bridging
(max 30 ECTS cr.) for those who have not completed all of the required
studies in Public International Law or Comparative Law
The programme consists of general component subject studies
which gives students wide perspective on Public International Law and
Comparative Law. During the Special component the student will go in
depth in either to the Arctic Law and Governance or the Transcultural
Business Law. Applicants must choose one or the other in their
application. In the last module, the students are expected to develop
their skills in research and academic writing. Development of Expertise
module can be completed as distance learning.
Arctic Law and Governance
- Gives a comprehensive knowledge of the key areas related to
the Arctic governance, such as climate change, ocean governance and the
rights of indigenous peoples;
- Provides an
understanding of international environmental law in general and its
application in the Arctic region in particular, as well as a knowledge
of the various levels of law- and policy-making in the Arctic;
- Develops
skills for working with international instruments, case law, and
literature with a view to writing research and engaging in legal praxis.
Transcultural Business Law
- Develops key legal professional capacities to encounter new transcultural elements in a globalized world;
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Provides the conceptual tools for understanding the profound interaction between culture and law;
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Enhances skills in analysing
encounters in legal and cultural contexts ranging from new forms of
international economic co-operation between nation-states to global
business.
The degree offered: Master of International and Comparative Law - a degree recognised by the Finnish Ministry of Education
The one and a half year MICLaw programme offers you modern
expertise and education where you will be in the forefront of legal
research in these fields. The MICLaw master’s degree will open a
diversity of career paths in legal field, such as:
- entrepreneurship;
- management;
- NGO's;
- research
The University of Lapland, located on the Arctic Circle in
the city of Rovaniemi, is the perfect choice for studying in the North.
Our contemporary premises and relatively small sized campus
provide students with a cosy atmosphere in which to learn, study, and
relax in. As the northernmost university in Finland and in the European
Union, issues pertaining to the Arctic and circumpolar North constitute
essential topics in our research and teaching. Additionally, we are the
only university in Finland which specializes in Arctic themes, and our
Faculty of Law is one of only five universities in its own field in
Finland.
More reasons to study in Lapland
Study Period
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1 September 2013 – 30 September 2014 |
| Application Period |
The application period is closed |
| Student Selection Results |
3 April 2013 |
| Appeals |
By 17 April 2013 |
| Accepting the Study Place |
By 30 July 2013 |
For further information
If you have questions concerning the studies, the admission requirements and the application process, please contact
admission(at)ulapland.fi