Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and World Philosophies | 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. Our unique World Philosophies combination degree offers students the chance to engage with a diverse range of philosophical traditions from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, as well as political and ethical systems of thought from a truly global perspective.

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Application codes

Course code:: TT63
Institution code:: S09

Historical entry grades data BETA

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

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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70 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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