MA in Taxation (Law, Administration and Practice)

The MA in Taxation (Law, Administration & Practice) which commenced in October 2008 and is about to begin its second year, is an advanced level programme in all aspects of taxation, including tax law, tax administration, tax policy and taxation in practice. It is aimed at those who have decided that they intend to devote a substantial part of their working careers to the field of taxation, whether as government officials, tax advisers or in-house tax specialists. Applications are particularly welcomed from those with several years of experience in the taxation field, whether in government or in the private sector. The degree is not focused solely on UK taxation, and applications are particularly welcomed from overseas candidates.

The programme is not limited to tax law, and applicants are not required to have a prior law degree, nor a prior degree or professional qualification in accountancy or taxation. Just as tax, in practice, attracts bright individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, this programme is devised for those who come from a range of academic disciplines.

The programme is designed to be completed over one year (full-time) or two years (part-time). The programme is modular, and each candidate is required to complete 10 modules, most involving approximately 24 hours of classroom time. The teaching is designed to make the degree accessible to those who are working and studying part-time, with all the teaching being undertaken in the evenings (18:00 - 22:00), over weekends, or sometimes in "block weeks". There are no "core" or "required" courses, and students may choose whatever courses are most appropriate to them from those on offer.

The teaching is carried out by some full-time academics, but a large part of the teaching is carried out by part-time academics who are also in practice. There are also guest lectures.

Any applications which are seeking Bursary funding must be submitted by March 22nd 2010. The only applications which can be accepted after that date are those which do not require a Bursary application to be made.