Program Overview
The International Law at SOAS University of London is a MA programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,230 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Climate Change Law and Policy
- Law, Environment and Sustainable Development in a Global Context
- International Labour Law and Equality Rights
- Law, Human Rights and Peace-building: The Israeli-Palestinian case
- Law of International Finance
- Multinational Enterprises and the Law
- Law and Natural Resources
- International Protection of Human Rights
- Justice, Reconciliation and Reconstruction in Post Conflict Societies
- Colonialism, Empire and International Law
- Foundations of International Law
- Gender, Armed Conflict and International Law
- International Criminal Law
- International Refugee and Migration Law
- Law and Human Rights in China
- Law and Policy of International Courts and Tribunals
- Law, Rights and Society in Taiwan
- The Law of Armed Conflict
- Dissertation in Law
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Upper second class honours preferably in a related discipline
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,230 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,230 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact SOAS University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom
SOAS is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2 March 2026
- Start Date March 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months