Taxation (Taught)

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The MSc in Taxation is a part-time course offered by the Law Faculty, taught in association with the Centre for Business Taxation based at the Saïd Business School.

The MSc in Taxation is aimed at both lawyers and non-lawyers, and combines intensive engagement with the detail of relevant case law and statute with broader theoretical and inter-disciplinary perspectives. The course offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of taxation which encompasses perspectives drawn from the fields of law, economics and accounting and aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of policy issues relating to taxation as well as the technical aspects of the subject, and of an understanding of the relationship between the two.

Course structure
The course is part-time only and undertaken over a period of 24 months. It comprises three compulsory courses and six electives.

All courses are taught by a combination of lectures and interactive classes. Lectures introduce students to topics and provide a high-level overview of key questions and insights to be considered. Classes serve as a forum for the discussion of key issues and consolidate students’ understanding through discussion with the course leaders and their fellow students. Preparation for lectures and classes is directed by detailed reading lists and students are expected to undertake substantial independent reading.

There are opportunities for one-to-one meetings with supervisors but students are also encouraged to form study groups and to participate in discussion groups both face-to-face, during the compulsory courses, and remotely, through a virtual learning environment and social media, between the teaching blocks.