The BA Law will, unlike the LLB, allow students to take one non law options in each year of the degree. It will consequently provide those who want to study a wider range of SOAS courses with the opportunity to do so without requiring them to enrol on a two subject BA in Law and another subject.
The BA Law will not normally be a qualifying law degree although the remote possibility exists that a student on the LLB who failed a final year non-exemption subject would qualify for a BA Law that included all the necessary exemptions. The BA Law provides students with a wide range of analytical and transferable skills and is suitable for any profession in which a non-specialised degree is required. Although, as a non-qualifying law degree, the BA Law is aimed primarily at those not wishing to become practicing lawyers, it is possible to switch to the LLB at the end of Year 2 or 3 provided the student has taken and passed all the requisite courses necessary to qualify for an LLB. Through unseen examinations and assessed coursework, usually in the proportion of 80% examination and 20% coursework. Final year students may, with permission, undertake an Independent Study Project, resulting in a 10,000 word essay. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Ontario
Entry requirements vary depending on course however, we would normally require an overall score of 85% in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, in a minimum of 6 grade 12 University of University/College Preparation courses.
British Colombia
The completion of the British Colombia High School Diploma is acceptable for admission onto undergraduate programmes. Entry requirements vary depending on course. We would normally require grades ranging from AAAAA-BBBBB in five grade 12 subjects.
Advanced Placements (APs)
If students wish to substitute one or more of their grade 12 subjects with Advanced Placement Tests then a score of 4 or 5 in the AP test is required.
International Baccalaureate
For International Baccalaureate (IB) applicants we require between 32 and 38 points depending on the programme applied for.
For full details please refer: IB Entry Requirements
For details of other Province entry requirements please contact: undergradadmissions@soas.ac.uk |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.