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The College of Law, Anthropology and Politics at SOAS brings together a range of subjects to amplify interdisciplinary connections and foster cross-disciplinary debates within the social sciences.

Our expertise ranges across the fields of anthropology, gender studies, international relations, law, media, politics and sociology. We place great value on the intellectual dynamism underpinning our teaching and research, drawing in scholars and ideas from the Global South to broaden and deepen epistemological horizons.

The scholarly frameworks we use encompass both policy and practice. We critically interrogate nation-state and governance processes and address grassroots and community-driven projects. We consciously engage diverse analytical viewpoints and methodologies that challenge hierarchies of power and knowledge, guided by a range of principled, inclusive approaches. Our world-class research covers topics from democracy and inequality to migration and sustainability, making SOAS an ideal academic environment for engaging with pressing issues.

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— Graeme Were, Dean of the College of Law, Anthropology and Politics

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Department of Anthropology and Sociology

The Department of Anthropology and Sociology grapples with the theory and practice of real-world issues such as migration, race, gender, climate change, and social justice.

School of Law, Gender and Media

The School of Law is dedicated to the legal systems and challenges of the developing world, with complementary strengths in human rights, international law and institutions, environmental law, and international trade and commerce.

Department of Politics and International Studies

The Department provides expert grounding in the study of Politics and International Relations through deep engagement with the historical legacies, political realities, and international affairs of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

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Research at the College of Law, Anthropology and Politics specialises in the cultural, political and legal processes and dynamics of societies in the Global South.

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The College of Law, Anthropology and Politics at SOAS is the largest college, offering unparalleled teaching focusing on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East within the UK.

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SOAS Food Studies Centre

The SOAS Food Studies Centre at SOAS University of London.

Centre for Migration and Diaspora Studies

The Centre for Migration and Diaspora Studies at SOAS University of London.

Centre for Gender Studies

The Centre for Gender Studies at SOAS is an interdisciplinary space promoting research and teaching on gender and sexuality with particular reference to Asia, Africa, the Middle East and their diasporas.

Centre for Human Rights Law

The Centre for Human Rights Law aims to provide a space for scholarship and cooperative approaches on human rights law in practice.

Centre of Islamic and Middle Eastern Law

The Centre of Islamic and Middle Eastern Law at SOAS University of London

Law, Environment and Development Centre

The Law, Environment and Development Centre at SOAS University of London.

Centre for Global Media and Communications

The Centre for Global Media and Communications at SOAS University of London.

Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy

The Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS University of London.

Centre for Comparative Political Thought

The Centre for Comparative Political Thought at SOAS University of London.

Centre on Conflict, Rights and Justice

Centre on Conflict, Rights and Justice at SOAS University of London

Centre of Taiwan Studies

The Centre of Taiwan Studies at SOAS University of London.

London Asia-Pacific Centre for Social Science

The London Asia Pacific Centre for Social Science, SOAS University, University of London.

Centre for Law and Social Change

The Centre for Law and Social Change is a hub for connections on the topic of law and social change and a space to generate debate, between scholars, students, practitioners, and social movement organisers.

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College of Law, Anthropology and Politics & Department of Anthropology and Sociology

The problematic history and ecological impact of the UK houseplant industry

MA student Francesca Nicol examines the colonial history and ecological impact of the houseplant industry, challenging the perceived 'green' image of houseplants.