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History and Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) including Year Abroad

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
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School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London
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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, 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. In combination with History, this degree programme provides a high standard of training in history as an academic discipline. Students will develop an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the history of Africa and Asia.

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

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29 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:
TTV1
Institution code:
S09
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

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How to apply

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Apply by
29 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:
TTV1
Institution code:
S09
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

A level General Studies not accepted for entry. Contextual offer: BBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

Access to HE Diploma - D: 27 credits M: 18 credits

Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits overall including at least 45 credits at level 3. A minimum of 27 Level 3 credits must be at Distinction plus a minimum of 18 level 3 credits at either Merit or Distinction.

Scottish Higher - AABBB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

655 at HL

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Contextual admissions

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.

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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.

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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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

94% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Fees and funding

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