Students must complete a Dissertation (12,000 words) in Law, which should be on a topic relating to their chosen MA specialism. Please see our ' postgraduate entry requirements' page for Overseas and EU qualifications and equivalencies. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement.
You will join an international alumni of LLM/ MA in law graduates at SOAS, many of whom are now working at the UN, in NGOs, in government, in private practice, in policy work or in academia. It is designed for those who wish to enhance their knowledge of law-related subjects to benefit their careers(e.g., journalists, NGO/INGO workers), and to expand their knowledge of, and critical engagement with, law, particularly as it relates to the Global South. The MA in Legal Studies programme is ideal for those who wish to study law at a post-graduate level but do not already possess an undergraduate law degree.