Program Overview
The Law in the Middle East and North Africa at SOAS University of London is a LLM 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 Law in the Middle East and North Africa 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 19,475 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Law in the Middle East and North Africa programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Critical Jurisprudence in Islamic Law and Society
- Human Rights and Islamic Law
- Islamic Law
- Law and Society in the Middle East and North Africa
- Law, Human Rights and Peace-building: the Israeli-Palestinian case
- Foundations of Comparative Law
- Religion & Comparative Constitutionalism
- Sociological Approaches to Law
- Critical Jurisprudence in Islamic Law and Society
- Human Rights and Islamic Law
- Islamic Law
- Law and Society in the Middle East and North Africa
- Law, Human Rights and Peace-building: the Israeli-Palestinian case
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have a first or good second class honours bachelors degree from a UK university, or equivalent, in a subject appropriate to that of the programme to be followed.\xc2\xa0
If an applicant does not have a bachelors degree in an appropriate field s/he may be required to complete a qualifying year or a one year diploma before entering the masters programme. Relevant work experience may also be taken into consideration. Individual courses may have specific entry requirements, so you are advised to consult the postgraduate prospectus for further information.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,475 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,475 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,890 (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 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-11
- Language English
- Duration 12 months