International Master's Programme in European Legal Studies
Huddinge, Sweden
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
30 Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
SEK 108,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition fees do not include living expenses, such as accommodation, food, course literature, etc.
Key Summary
An excellent basis for qualified legal work, nationally or internationally
Are you interested in exploring sustainability from the perspective of public law and the relationship between Good Governance and sustainability? Or examining how international and European law influences national legal systems in advancing Sustainability and Good Governance? This Master’s programme offers a strong foundation for pursuing advanced legal work, focusing on the Good Governance principles—such as transparency, accountability, respect for privacy, and sound administration—essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 16.
You will engage with a wide range of legal sources, including legislative texts, case law, preparatory works, and scholarly doctrine, complemented by national, European, and international policy documents. The programme places strong emphasis on analytical reasoning and structured approaches, drawing from real-world cases and the application of legal methodology. It also highlights a comparative perspective, examining how various legal systems address challenges related to Good Governance and sustainability.
Throughout the programme, you will develop the ability to articulate your views through written reports and discussions, as well as to present complex issues, such as the impact of European and international law on national legal systems in promoting Sustainability and Good Governance.
EU-Law, Good Governance and Sustainability
During the first semester, the programme curriculum includes modules on European Law, Sustainability, Good Governance, and Good Administration. The sustainability issues are taken from a broader perspective, including inter alia human rights and artificial intelligence.
The second semester is dedicated to a Master's dissertation, which focuses on the influence of European Law and International Law on the national legal orders in the areas of Good Governance and Sustainability.
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Course design
The programme includes lectures, guest lectures, seminars, and study visits, and has compulsory written and oral assignments, including seminar reports. Some of these assignments are on an individual basis, while others are done as a group. For the dissertation, there are individual and group supervisory seminars, and you will participate in the peer review of your own and others’ work.
This Master’s degree provides a solid basis for qualified legal work in the public sector, at local, national and international levels, as well as in the private sector.
Södertörn University Tuition Fee Waiver
The tuition fee waiver scholarship is aimed at students from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland. The Swedish government distributes funding to higher education institutions, which in turn award scholarships to individual students. The tuition fee waiver is intended for Master level program studies at Södertörn University.