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SOAS University of London: LLM International Law
| Institution | SOAS University of London |
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| Department | Law View department profile |
| Web | www.soas.ac.uk |
| study@soas.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 3510 6974 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The SOAS LLM in International Law provides a diverse and unique range of courses that interrogate critically the theory and practice of international law and explore cutting edge topics of contemporary significance particularly as they relate to the global south.
At SOAS you will not only gain fresh insights into the fundamentals of international law; you will have the opportunity to engage with issues that reflect the research specialisms of our expert teaching staff.
Why study LLM International Law at SOAS?
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SOAS is ranked top 20 in the UK for Law (QS World University Rankings 2026).
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We are ranked 11th for Academic Reputation in Law (QS World University Rankings 2026).
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We are ranked 6th in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide Subject League Tables 2026).
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Our research publications have been rated first in the UK – and our School of Law rated 6th in the UK – in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
Centre for the study of Colonialism, Empire and International Law (CCEIL)
International Law occupies a central place in the SOAS School of Law and the SOAS School of Law occupies a central place in the wider international law community in London and internationally. The School of Law is home to the Centre for the study of Colonialism, Empire and International Law (CCEIL) – a hub for inter-disciplinary collaboration and research on international law and its historical and contemporary relationship to colonialism and empire.
As a post-graduate student on the LLM programme you will be invited to become a member of the Centre and join a vibrant research community of international legal scholars and a diverse community of students from all over the world.
Together with our Doctoral students, you will have the opportunity to play a role in CCEIL’s research and other activities: hosting the Student Salon; assisting with CCEIL’s events; and organising Afternoon Teas as part of the International Law Master Class. You will also benefit from the various collaborations with other research communities in the Law School, at SOAS and beyond.
LLM
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Location | SOAS University of London Thornhaugh Street Russell Square Camden WC1H 0XG |
Fees
| International | None GBP for First Year |
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| England;Scotland;Northern Ireland;Wales | None GBP for First Year |
The School of Law at SOAS specialises in the laws of Asian and African countries. From human rights to international trade and commerce, environmental law to development, we promise to enrich your understanding and prepare you for a career in a more integrated world. You will join a community built on distinguished expertise and a passion for how the law can make a difference on the local, national and international stage. Our distinguished alumni include lawyers, judges, politicians, businessmen/women and activists throughout the world.
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