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Social Anthropology and Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia)

1 Study option · UndergraduateMain Site
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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. 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. Ranked 13th in the world, and 5th in the UK for Anthropology (QS World University Rankings 2020) our department offers a unique approach to Social Anthropology grounded in real-world research, allowing for a greater understanding in cultural differences, political dynamics, social conflict, and human creativity.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

Application codes

Course code:
TTL4
Institution code:
S09

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Application codes

Course code:
TTL4
Institution code:
S09

Historical entry grades data BETA

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This course and 22 other languages and area studies courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

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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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45 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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