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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Law

SOAS University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,370Per Year (Intl)
£27,840Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by SOAS University of London, the MRes Law provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MRes in Law aims to provide students with advanced skills in legal research, the ability to undertake high level analysis of law and legal issues with a focus on areas of research specific to the School of Law at SOAS, a grasp of the research methods that underpin the discipline and its place in the humanities and the social sciences, a grounding in legal research methods, and the ethics of legal research. The MRres in Law is especially suited to candidates who wish to undertake a PhD or professional research in law. It prepares students to undertake high-quality research. International tuition fees are £16,370 per year, home/UK fees are £27,840 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% student satisfaction rating, and a 93% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Legal Research Methods and Design
Advanced Legal Analysis and Critique
Research Ethics in Law
Comparative Legal Systems
Law and Social Sciences
Empirical Research in Legal Studies
Specialised Legal Research Project
Dissertation and Research Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,370

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,370

Home Student Fee

£27,840

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
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