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Postgraduate

MA LAW/LLM

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  • What is the structure of the SOAS LLM?

    SOAS students have to select four subjects in total. Three of those have to be taken at SOAS and one of these has to be in the form of a  dissertation.  One course can be taken outside SOAS with a partner institution. A list of courses is available from the website but you must contact the school of Law for any updates.

    There is also the option to take a specialist LLM (Masters of Law ) programme such LLM International Law or LLM Islamic Law. Information about what programmes are available can be found on the LLM Masters in Law pages.

    You will be able to confirm which structure of the LLM you want to follow when you enrol on the programme 

    For example, If you have applied to study for a specialist LLM programme (eg LLM in International Law), you will make your final course selection at enrolment. In order to be awarded a specialist LLM you must fulfil all the requirements attached to that programme

  • Is there a preparatory course for the MA Law programmes?

    The preparatory course for MA Law programmes (not the LLM) include a mandatory 2 week preparatory course in Law and Legal Methods. 

    Students will not be permitted to enroll on their chosen Masters programme unless they have fully attended and successfully completed this course. 

    Further details will be included in an offer of admission to SOAS or you can find out more on the Law and Legal methods course page.

    For further information or queries about this  course, please contact Alexander Fisher: af5@soas.ac.uk

  • When do the MA Law programmes start?

    The MA LAW programmes start date is 10 September 2012. The programmes begin with a compulsory, two-week, intensive, preliminary course in legal method and international and comparative law. 

    Please note that the fee payable for this course is included in the Masters tuition fees. Details on the course schedule will follow at a late date. Please check the departmental website for updates.

  • Is there an additional fee for the Economics, Law or Finance and Financial Law preliminary courses?

    Students who hold and have accepted an unconditional offer on one of the MSc Economics or MSc Finance & Financial Law programmes will not be charged a fee .

    There is a fee for the MA Law programmes preparatory course. This fee is included in the overall  the  Masters tuition fees.

    Students who do not hold an offer on an MA Law programme but are interested in taking the preliminary course on an individual basis must contact the faculty of Law at law@soas.ac.uk  or phone 020 7898 4402 for details on how much to pay and payment procedures.