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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. Combined with Music, students will study the musical traditions of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and their global diasporas. Students are taught the basic principles of ethnomusicology and encouraged to focus on the music of specific regions. Performance is also a central component of the degree.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- TTW3
- Institution code:
- S09
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
A level General Studies is not accepted for entry. Contextual: BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Reviewed on a case by case basis. Departments will consider the relevance of the BTEC and its relation to the proposed programme of study.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits
M: 18 credits
P: 3 credits
60 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction and a minimum of 18 Level 3 credits at Merit and 3 at Pass.
Scottish Higher - BBBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
30 points with minimum 15 points at HL and no HL lower than 3
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
https://www.soas.ac.uk/international/englishrequirements/ https://www.soas.ac.uk/international/englishrequirements/
Contextual admissions
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 BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
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| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
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| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
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| EU | £23780 | Year 1 |
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| International | £23780 | Year 1 |
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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
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.
Please contact the university for information about fees.
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