MA South Asian Area Studies

SOAS gives students the unique chance to study in a lively cosmopolitan environment with like-minded individuals who feel passionately about their subject and global affairs.

SOAS runs a number of undergraduate degrees in the social sciences, including the following subjects:

• Anthropology and sociology
  
• Law
• Religions and philosophies
  

Find all undergraduate programmes listed here.

Many programs at SOAS feature the opportunity to spend a year studying in another country.

A diverse campus
Undergraduates benefit from a vast community of students, all centered around a central London campus and a shared interest in global issues. SOAS is a place for people who wish to gain a more profound understanding of the world and examine their own assumptions and beliefs.

Accommodation

SOAS students can choose from a wide variety of 1200+ centrally located halls and private accommodation.

Our accommodation offers SOAS only and Intercollegiate properties. 

Our accommodation includes twin, single and double rooms, catered and self catered, ensuite and with shared facilities.

We can offer female only accommodation, studios, shared flats and houses and private sector accommodation as well as our halls.

Our accommodation office offers a full information, advice and support service.

Catered weekly - £156.73 to £305.83

Self Catered - £152.00 -  £290.43

 Application

To apply for an undergraduate degree at SOAS (including students wishing to transfer from another university), you must do so through the UK’s centralised applications portal, UCAS.
 
Find more specific country information on visas, bursaries, entry requirements and English language proficiency here.

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Looking to the future

SOAS is a research-intensive institution, particularly in the areas of diplomacy, resources, governance and heritage. Consequently, SOAS students often end up working in careers that make a real difference to the world, shaping policy and public discourse on economic, political, cultural, security and religious matters.
 
Postgraduate programmes at SOAS are recognisable for their specialist focus, flexible learning, and international perspective. Some of these courses include:

• Anthropology and sociology
• Media studies
• History of art and archaeology
• Gender studies
• Economics
• Cultural, literary and postcolonial studies
  

Browse all postgraduate courses here.

Scholarships and funding

Scholarships at SOAS are awarded through a competitive application process, with the majority of deadlines in the January or February preceding the year of entry. Check here for any deadlines to watch out for.

Online and distance learning

As well as taught degrees on campus, SOAS runs a number of online and distance learning courses for more than 3,000 students based in 150 countries who wish to fit their studies around their professional and personal commitments.
 
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