This interdisciplinary programme introduces students to the cultures and societies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East through their languages, literatures and screen culture, providing an understanding of the interconnectedness of these regions in an increasingly globalised world. 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. The International Relations combination degree offers a global, comparative approach to the study of world affairs through a study of world history and global power relations. Students gain a better understanding of the sources of conflict as well as the roles of culture, identity and ideas in world politics.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
Main Site
Study options
BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
21/09/2026
Apply by 14 January
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:
TTG2
Institution code:
S09
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
SOAS University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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:
TTG2
Institution code:
S09
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
General Studies not accepted for entry
Contextual offer: BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
BTEC qualifications on their own will not be considered for entry to this programme.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 27 credits
M: 18 credits
60 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 27 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 18 Level 3 credits at either Distinction or Merit.
Scottish Higher - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
32 points with minimum 16 points at HL and no HL lower than 3
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.
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.
Data from:
This course and 22 other languages and area studies courses
Date range:
2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
For SOAS University of London, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these
calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data.
Learn more here
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Most common
BBC Most common
A*A*A
Highest grades
CCD
Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
94%
94% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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64%
64 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
81%
81 Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
England
£9790
Year 1
Northern Ireland
£9790
Year 1
Scotland
£9790
Year 1
Wales
£9790
Year 1
EU
£23780
Year 1
International
£23780
Year 1
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.