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MA Human Rights Law

SOAS University of London

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Course options

6 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    SOAS, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MA in Human Rights Law provides a specialisation in a constantly evolving area of law that covers a range of issues at the heart of major contemporary developments and debates.

This programme offers a wide range of distinctive modules that combine a focus on core subjects in the field alongside a critical inquiry into the theory and practice of human rights law and related fields, particularly as they relate to the global South.

Options include core international modules on international human rights law, international criminal law, international refugee and migration law, international humanitarian law, and justice, reconciliation and reconstruction in post conflict societies.

The degree also offers singular modules on specific legal approaches, settings, and cross-cutting themes such as Human Rights and Islamic Law; Law, Rights & Social Change; Law, Human Rights and Peace-building: the Israeli-Palestinian case; Darfur: Anatomy of a Human Rights Emergency; and Human Rights of Women.

Why study MA in Human Rights Law at SOAS?

  • SOAS is ranked in the top 20 in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2023).
  • We are ranked 6th in the UK for employability (QS World University Rankings 2023).
  • 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.

SOAS Law graduates leave SOAS as civic minded and critically engaged individuals who can effectively contribute to their communities and societies. With a thorough understanding of the legal dimensions underlying many of our global challenges today, our Law students are valued by employers due to their analytical skills, specialist knowledge, and global perspective.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,740per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

  • University League Table

    71st

  • Campus address

    SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Camden, Greater London, WC1H 0XG, England

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SOAS is a place for those who want to expand their horizons, develop a deeper understanding of the world, and re-examine their preconceptions.
Building on values of social justice and equality, students are encouraged to challenge conventional views and to think globally.
SOAS is one of the UK's most international universities, with around half of SOAS students coming from outside the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    42nd out of 103 6

    34th out of 109 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    125 55%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.73 68%

    102nd

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    141 64%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    42nd

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.72 68%

    105th

    3

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