GREAT Scholarships at SOAS University of London

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• Law

  • Study across specialist LLM pathways including International Law, International Commercial and Economic Law, and Environmental Law and Sustainable Development.
  • Become part of a faculty known for its unrivalled expertise and world-leading research output in comparative law (Africa, Asia and the Middle East).
  • Top 150 globally for Law (QS World Rankings by Subject 2024).
• Development studies

  • Be part of a community striving for global justice. From policy making to grassroots activism our degrees prepare you to create a lasting impact on a global scale.
  • Immerse yourself in the realities of development work through our virtual International Development Placement module. You’ll gain vital experience working with development focused organisations such as Overseas Development Institute, ISEAL, and MSF.
  • Bridge the gap between Development theory and on-the ground realities. Top 3 in the world for development (QS World Rankings by Subject 2024).
  • Combine our unique range Interdisciplinary modules with leading academics in the field of development to explore issues of inequality, and insecurity Globally.
• Politics and International Studies

  • Join a faculty renowned for its expertise in the field of international studies and gain access to dedicated academics with years of experience in professional practice, research and advocacy.
  • You’ll have freedom to specialise in pathways such as International Politics and Security, Politics of Southeast Asia, Conflicts rights and justice.
  • Join one of several study tours to cities such as Geneva, The Hague, Kigali, Chang Mai, Seoul, New Delhi, Lahore, Almaty and Bishek. You’ll meet with diplomats and representatives shaping International Relations today.
• Politics and International Relations

  • Choose from specialist pathways and vast elective modules which draw on our renowned multi-disciplinary and regional expertise across areas such as geopolitical strategy, human rights, international economic policy and diplomacy.
  • Develop practical skills in policy analysis, advocacy, negotiation, mediation, communication and media relations for a successful career across international government, not-for-profit, corporate or academic environments.
  • Join international study tours curated by academic colleagues with leading practitioners across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
  • Top 20 global ranking (QS World Rankings by Subject 2024).
• Anthropology

  • Join one of the world’s most respected social and cultural anthropology departments and benefit from the diverse research and regional expertise of our academic staff.
  • Gain a unique education in the study of people, culture and society. Through our Interdisciplinary approach to Anthropology.
  • You’ll have the power to shape your programme to your unique interests to look at issues of food insecurity, labour, migration and religion and more through the lens of ‘Culture’.