he SOAS LLM in Islamic Law offers a world-leading specialisation in a rapidly developing area of law that has increasing significance in Muslim majority countries as well as in the lives of many Muslims living elsewhere. The LLM deals in depth with issues such as those relating to families, financial markets, philanthropy, inter-state and international relations and globalisation. It offers a platform for viewing and understanding different parts of the Muslim world from multifaceted and diverse perspectives. Modules included in the programme investigate the meanings and applications of principles of Islamic law in South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and transnationally. They explore jurisprudence and methodologies, family law, criminal law and financial law, and consider critical areas of intersection with international human rights law. Law and society more generally is a focus for the region-specific modules, interrogating the place and role of law in and its relationship with society, including but not limited to issues of gender, colonialism, constitutional law and plural legal systems. SOAS is ranked top 20 in the UK for Law (QS World University Rankings 2026). We are ranked 11th for Academic Reputation in Law (QS World University Rankings 2026). We are ranked 6th in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide Subject League Tables 2026). Our research publications have been rated first in the UK – and our School of Law rated 6th in the UK – in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.