LLM Islamic Law
Course Overview
The SOAS LLM in Islamic Law provides a world-leading specialisation in a dynamic legal field of global importance, from its applications in Muslim-majority countries to its influence on Muslim communities worldwide. This programme offers a unique, in-depth exploration of Islamic legal principles across diverse areas including family, finance, and human rights, all within their complex societal contexts. Students gain a multifaceted understanding of how Islamic law is interpreted and applied across different regions and in a transnational framework.
Key Program Highlights
- Examines Islamic law across key regions: South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and transnationally
- Explores critical intersections with contemporary issues like international human rights and global financial markets
- In-depth study of core legal areas including family law, financial law, criminal law, and jurisprudence
- Analyses the relationship between law and society, covering gender, colonialism, and legal pluralism
- Provides a platform for understanding the Muslim world from multifaceted and diverse perspectives
Course Overview
The SOAS LLM in Islamic Law provides a world-leading specialisation in a dynamic legal field of global importance, from its applications in Muslim-majority countries to its influence on Muslim communities worldwide. This programme offers a unique, in-depth exploration of Islamic legal principles across diverse areas including family, finance, and human rights, all within their complex societal contexts. Students gain a multifaceted understanding of how Islamic law is interpreted and applied across different regions and in a transnational framework.
Key Program Highlights
- Examines Islamic law across key regions: South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and transnationally
- Explores critical intersections with contemporary issues like international human rights and global financial markets
- In-depth study of core legal areas including family law, financial law, criminal law, and jurisprudence
- Analyses the relationship between law and society, covering gender, colonialism, and legal pluralism
- Provides a platform for understanding the Muslim world from multifaceted and diverse perspectives
