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. Students will also gain an excellent grounding in the discipline of Politics with a particular focus on Asia, Africa and the Middle East, studying the core subjects of political theory, comparative politics, political economy, and international relations, and applying them to the analysis of real world political situations. SOAS is currently ranked 5th in UK for Politics (QS World University Rankings 2020).
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
Main Site
Study options
BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
22/09/2025
Apply by 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:
TT44
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 course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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:
TT44
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 - AAB
A level General Studies not accepted for entry.
Contextual offer: ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
BTEC qualifications on their own are not considered for entry to this programme.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits
M: 15 credits
P: 0 credits
Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits overall including at least 45 credits at level 3.
A minimum of 30 Level 3 credits must be at Distinction plus a minimum of 15 level 3 credits at either Merit
or Distinction.
Scottish Higher - AAABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
665 at HL
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
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.
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Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
64%
64 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
81%
81 Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
England
£9535*
Year 1
Northern Ireland
£9535*
Year 1
Scotland
£9535*
Year 1
Wales
£9535*
Year 1
EU
£22870*
Year 1
International
£22870*
Year 1
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.