Departments
Gain specialized knowledge in law and political science, along with a broad perspective from the humanities and natural sciences.
The Faculty of Law offers a wide array of major subjects to enable students to acquire extensive expertise in law and political science and to explore the structures and phenomena of society from multiple perspectives. A sub-major system is also available, allowing students to study fields within the humanities or natural sciences in parallel with their major.
Faculty of Law
Department of Law
The Department of Law cultivates the legal mind—the ability to understand social phenomena from a legal perspective, which is essential in government, business, and daily life.
Department of Political Science
The Department of Political Science offers a comprehensive curriculum, unparalleled in Japan, covering five fields: political thought, political theory, Japanese politics, area studies and comparative politics, and international politics.
Interdepartmental Subjects
The Department of Law and the Department of Political Science offer interdepartmental subjects, allowing students to study a wide range of academic fields, including the humanities, natural sciences, and foreign languages.