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Creative Arts and Law

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London
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Course summary

The BA Creative Arts and Law combined degree at SOAS University of London offers a unique, interdisciplinary programme that examines the intersection of creative expression and legal frameworks, with a special emphasis on Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. This programme enables students to explore how law influences the production, distribution, and protection of cultural and artistic works, providing insights into the legal dimensions of the creative industries.

In the Creative Arts component, students engage with the visual, performing, and musical arts as well as broader cultural industries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The curriculum includes key topics such as arts management, heritage preservation, and cultural diplomacy, equipping students with practical skills in project design, curation, and arts consultancy. Emphasis is placed on understanding the global impact of cultural production, particularly from a legal perspective.

The Law component provides students with a foundation in key areas of legal study, including contract law, intellectual property, human rights, and international law. Through case studies and legal analysis, students examine how laws influence creative practices and the cultural sector, from intellectual property protection to the regulation of artistic freedom. This component encourages students to think critically about the role of law in shaping cultural and artistic expression globally.

By combining these two disciplines, the BA Creative Arts and Law programme prepares graduates for careers in arts management, intellectual property law, cultural consultancy, and human rights advocacy. This interdisciplinary approach equips students with the legal knowledge and creative skills to navigate the complex relationships between law and the arts in today’s global society.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
Y0M1
Institution code:
S09
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
Y0M1
Institution code:
S09
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

General Studies not accepted for entry

Contextual offer: ABB

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAABB

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits overall including at least 45 credits at level 3. A minimum of 30 Level 3 credits must be at Distinction plus a minimum of 15 level 3 credits at either Merit or Distinction.

Applicants applying for single hons or joint Law Programmes will also have to undertake the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT).

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

34 points with minimum 17 points at HL and no HL lower than 3

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

Students offering level 3 BTEC qualifications either on their own or in combination will also be required to take the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT).

https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-undergraduate

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

SOAS is committed to making higher education more accessible. When considering an application, we will look at a combination of factors that may have impacted progression to university. This is contextual data and is collected from information provided on your UCAS application form.

Learn more on the SOAS University of London website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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Fees and funding

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Additional fee information

Home fees are capped by the Government. The Government may raise the cap during the course of students’ studies. If the fee cap rises, SOAS may increase the fee in line with the cap.

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