Masters study

A Master’s Degree (ML) in Law: a two-year programme (60 credits/120 ECTS)

The Master Programme is to a considerable extent based on independent work performed by students under the supervision of instructors (a research-related Master Programme) and a wide variety of choices on emphasis and course of study.  The following aspects can grant credits towards the Master’s degree:

1.  Participation in regular courses.
2.  Seminars relating to research projects.
3.  Studies at overseas universities.
4.  Internships, organized by the School of Law in cooperation with institutions and businesses.
5.  Master’s thesis/project.

In addition, students may within certain limits pursue studies in other fields of academic study than law and receive credits evaluated towards the Master’s degree.

A number of courses will be on offer within the Master Programme with a special emphasis on the following:

• International law and international business
• Courts of law and litigation
• Commercial law

BA degree in Law from Reykjavik University or a comparable law degree is a general requirement for admission to the Master Programme. There is, however, a possibility for students holding different basic qualifications to enter the programme, subject to certain conditions.

At RU the principal language of instruction is Icelandic. Textbooks are mainly in English. There are certain courses taught in English. If an exchange law student applies for a course taught in Icelandic a special tutoring will be arranged. The exchange students can take the exams in English. Courses in Masters programme are only open  for graduate students on Masters level.

For further information, contact the Faculty Administrator, Ms Jona K. Kristinsdottir, by e-mail at jonak@ru.is or telephone +354-599-6407.