Course summary
This interdisciplinary programme introduces students to the cultures and societies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East through their languages, literatures and screen culture. Students will choose to specialise in one particular region through their languages and module choices, with an optional Year Abroad at one of our partner universities. Our unique World Philosophies combination degree offers students the chance to engage with a diverse range of philosophical traditions from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, as well as political and ethical systems of thought from a truly global perspective.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
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:
- TT63
- Institution code:
- S09
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
SOAS has a proud history of welcoming students from around the world and is one of the most international universities in the world, with the proportion of international students around five times the global average, according to the QS World University Rankings® 2018. The School is an exceptionally cosmopolitan and diverse environment with 56% of students from outside the UK, and also welcomes international students on Study Abroad and Exchange programmes and the Summer School. In these uncertain times, we want to reassure you that SOAS is looking forward to welcoming new and continuing students in September 2020. We’re delivering all of our teaching, assessment and support for current students online for the remainder of the year - and we’ll be ready to start the new academic year in September.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
SOAS University of London
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
Camden
WC1H 0XG