Hey, I'm a first year at King's doing International Development. I can't say much about SOAS, but I think going with King's was a fantastic decision. The course has been thought out by some of the best academics in a bunch of academic disciplines, Economists, Political Scientists, Sociologists, Anthropologists, to name a few. I think the course at King's has a wider scope for what you'd want to do in the future as well, from the private to the public sector. I've found this to be particularly helpful looking for internships in the summer too. Also, something I love about King's is the vibe. We have about 60 people this year, and its VERY international, I'd say people from over 35 nationalities at least. Good luck with the selection, and let us know if you have any other questions.