Universities United Kingdom SOAS University of London Courses LLM (Master of Laws)

LLM (Master of Laws)

SOAS University of London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,650
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

SOAS LLM (Master of Laws) programme gives students the opportunity to study at our vibrant School of Law with its unique focus on the legal systems and legal challenges of the Global South generally and Asia, Africa and the Middle East in particular.

The structure of the LLM allows students to create their own programme of study, choosing from a wide array of modules, including those in comparative law, international law, law and development, commercial and trade law, human rights, environmental law, Islamic law and dispute resolution.

In addition, students may be able undertake modules outside of the School of Law, opening up SOAS’ array of world-leading options in languages, cultures, arts, humanities, politics, economics and finance, and beyond.

Students complete the LLM by undertaking a dissertation, developing an extended research project on a topic of their choice. The LLM may be taken full-time over a period of one year, or part-time over a period of two, three or four years.

Course Content
Structure

Students must take modules to a total value of 180 credits, consisting of a dissertation (60 credits) and 120 credits of taught modules. Taught modules are worth either 15 or 30 credits. The dissertation topic will be connected to one of the taught LLM modules studied.

Modules
- LLM Dissertation in Law
- Law, Rights & Social Change
- Law, Religion, and the State in South Asia
- Law and Development in Africa
- Foundations of International Law
- Law and Society in Southeast Asia
Entry Requirement
We will consider all applications with a Bachelor of Laws with 2:2 (or international equivalent). In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.
Fees & Scholarships
Home Students
£17,000

Overseas Students
£24,650

Fees go up each year, therefore your tuition fee in your second and subsequent years of study will be higher.

Our continuing students, on the same degree programme, are protected from annual increases higher than 5%.
Career Prospect
Recent School of Law SOAS graduates have been hired by organisations including:
- PwC LLP
- BLM Law
- BloombergNEF
- British Medical Association
- Clifford Chance
- DAC Beachcroft LLP
- Department for Work and Pensions
- EY
- HM Treasury
- Latham & Watkins
- Legal Cheek
- Simpson Millar Solicitors
- The Economist
- Travers Smith
- Vodafone
- World Cancer Research Fund
SOAS Law degree graduates gain positions including:
- Trainee Solicitor
- Barrister
- Finance Manager
- Legal Researcher
- Paralegal
- Financial Analyst
- Procurement Manager
- Tax Consultant
- Business Developer
- Recruitment Consultant

Cost Of Studying At SOAS University of London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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