Masters Degrees in Law - General (Social Research Methods)

On this degree you will engage with the ethical issues concerning criminology and criminal justice research and with the policies informing the design of research into crime, deviance and punishment. Read more

Our MRes Social Research and Law and Legal Studies is an interdisciplinary social science training programme designed to prepare you for further research in the workplace or for MPhil/PhD study. Read more

We’ll equip you with the socio-legal research skills needed to carry out doctoral level research or pursue a career in specialist socio-legal research… Read more

Our Social Science Research (Socio-Legal Studies) MA is aimed at students who want to follow an  ESRC-funded pathway  onto a PhD or are interested in developing a wide range of social science research techniques. Read more

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. Read more

On this course you’ll examine in detail how the law facilitates or undermines social justice at the local, national and international levels. Read more

Designed for those who want to advance their understanding of youth issues, youth offending and social and criminal justice responses to young people, this postgraduate diploma focuses on developing critical analytical skills and enhancing the ability to assess policy and practice against international standards and benchmarks. Read more

Designed for those who want to advance their understanding of youth issues, youth offending and social and criminal justice responses to young people, this postgraduate diploma focuses on developing critical analytical skills and enhancing the ability to assess policy and practice against international standards and benchmarks. Read more

Competition Law and the Digital Economy LLM is an innovative pathway on the  Master of Laws (LLM). The course will help you develop your knowledge and understanding of competition law with a focus on the digital economy. Read more

Apply now Make an enquiry Register your interest Join our webinar Download a prospectus This MA has quickly become one of the largest programmes on forced migration anywhere in the world. Read more

Pick from a wide selection of optional modules that cover a broad range of topics, from violence to human rights Look at society’s biggest problems through… Read more

Pick from a wide selection of optional modules that cover a broad range of topics, from violence to human rights Look at society’s biggest problems through… Read more

Take your understanding of criminality and criminal justice to the next level. Whether you are developing your career or moving on from undergraduate study, this course will help advance your skills to meet the demands of crime and criminal justice roles. Read more