BA Law and Global Development at SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

United Kingdom, London

University Rank:#511

Study BA Law and Global Development at SOAS University of London, a Bachelor degree offered on the On Campus campus in London, United Kingdom. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 3 year(s) to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The tuition fee is USD 31,972 / year, with the next intake scheduled for September 1, 2026.

About BA Law and Global Development

Course overview

Have you got a passion for addressing the major issues and challenges facing today’s global community?

This exciting programme provides an interdisciplinary training in social sciences, focusing on how societies change, exploring what constitutes progress and examining interventions that aim to bring about change. Students build strong knowledge of theories and evidence on the causes of and responses to poverty, insecurity and inequality, and develop a nuanced understanding of the dramatic processes of social, economic, political transformation underway in different parts of the world.

Why study Global Development Combined Honours at SOAS?

SOAS is ranked 2nd in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2023).
We are ranked 6th in the UK for employability (QS World University Rankings 2023).

Requirements and Admission Criteria for BA Law and Global Development at SOAS University of London

Entry Requirements

AAA-AAB

(For joint degrees, the offer is based on the subject with the higher entry requirements)

Contextual: AAB-ABB

See undergraduate entry requirements and English language requirements for international and alternative entry requirements.

Career Opportunities after Completing BA Law and Global Development

Employment

This versatile degree provides a great launchpad into a range of fields. As well as developing a strong understanding of contemporary global development issues, you also cultivate a range of transferable skills including analytical skills, critical thinking and cultural awareness. Our students go on to work in a variety of sectors, including: governments, international organisations and donors; NGOs and charities; private sector, banks and social enterprise; research institutes, think-tanks and consultancy firms; and media organisations.

Recent graduates have been hired by:

Amnesty International
BBC World Service
British Embassy Brussels
Department for International Development
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
Embassy of Japan
Government of Pakistan
Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
KPMG LLP
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
National Health and Medical Research Council
Overseas Development Institute
Oxfam
Royal Norwegian Embassy
Save the Children UK
The World Bank
Thinking Beyond Borders
US Department of State
UN World Food Programme
UN High Commissioner for Refugees
WaterAid

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

31,972 / year

BA Law and Global Development at SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

United Kingdom, London