The Faculty of Law, Governance and Social Sciences provides interdisciplinary education in law, governance, psychology and development studies. The Faculty seeks to deepen understanding of institutions, human behaviour, public administration, social development and the legal frameworks that shape society.
Master’s Degree · 1.5 Years
Bachelor’s Degree · 4 Years
Master of Philosophy · 2 Years
Welcome to the Faculty of Law, Governance and Social Sciences.
Societies are shaped by laws, institutions, policies and, ultimately, by people. Understanding these relationships is essential for anyone seeking to contribute to sustainable development and effective governance.
Our Faculty brings together law, governance and social sciences to provide students and researchers with the intellectual tools required to examine complex societal issues from multiple perspectives.
Our programmes encourage critical inquiry, ethical reasoning, evidence-based analysis and independent thought. Students are challenged not simply to understand existing systems, but to examine how institutions and policies affect individuals, organisations and communities.
The study of law requires precision. Development studies requires an understanding of complex systems. Psychology requires an appreciation of human behaviour. Together, these disciplines provide valuable perspectives for addressing contemporary social and institutional challenges.
We are particularly committed to developing research capacity. Through postgraduate study and scholarly inquiry, we seek to contribute knowledge that can inform policy, strengthen institutions and support sustainable development.
I welcome prospective students, researchers and academic partners to a Faculty committed to knowledge, justice, human development and responsible citizenship.
Dean
Faculty of Law, Governance and Social Sciences
Lincoln University Eswatini
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