MPhil in South Asian Studies
SOAS University of London

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(4.1)

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Qualification

Master of Philosophy - MPhil

Location

SOAS, University of London

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Sep 2027

Duration

3 Year

Course info

SOAS has an international reputation for excellence in the field of South Asian studies earned by the world leading research undertaken.The South Asia Section of the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics welcomes applications for the degrees of PhD on any topic related to the research interests and disciplines of the Department’s research-active staff. Prospective candidates should consult the details of the various staff members’ research areas and adapt their proposal accordingly. All students register in year 1 of the programme as MPhil students. The upgrade from MPhil to PhD takes place at the end of the first academic session for full time students (or at the end of the second academic session for part time students).All new MPhil/PhD students are provided with a supervisory committee of three members, comprising a main or primary supervisor, and a second and third supervisor.In the first year students are expected to meet their main supervisor on a fortnightly basis for a period of at least one hour.

What students say

Sarah Khamis

SOAS University of London

MPhil in South Asian Studies

It is great because of the teachers and the courses and diversity overall, what should be improved is that the security is aggressive, actively supressing activists for the Palestinian cause as well as the director who has a history of supressing students who criticize institutions like SOAS. I was aggressively pushed by campus security when I wanted to enter the campus for a peaceful protest and not allowed to enter, even though I am a student here. I was extremely shocked about that and others are too.

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Samia Hossain

SOAS University of London

MPhil in South Asian Studies

Best experience is the welcoming feeling and help everyone gives Worst experience is probably the difficulty in navigation

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Chandra

SOAS University of London

MPhil in South Asian Studies

The campus location is brilliant cause everything is so close by. However, it would be nice to have faster lifts and a gym at uni.

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Zoe

SOAS University of London

MPhil in South Asian Studies

It’s very political and student can always speak their opinion. However it’s not always heard. With a high percentage of international students and their tuition fees, the school still struggle financially, sorry not severely since someone decided to fire most of the janitors and hire more security! Do the students feel unsafe? Maybe. Of whom? The securities! The websites are always down, the teachers unhappy, the students frustrated. If only they hired some bartenders everyone could be happy in school.

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SOAS University of London

MPhil in South Asian Studies

I have enjoyed my time here at SOAS. The course is taught at a good pace. The lecturers are hit and miss some are excellent but it seems to me that some have been in the job too long. I have found London way too expensive and I found it overwhelming. In adiditon the tutorial rooms are not big enough.

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Accommodation Fee- Wood Green Hall Single room £168 Per week

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SOAS University of London

Reviewed: 04/04/14

MPhil in South Asian Studies

The course is great! The groups are small and that leads to a good exceleration in learning. Everyone is also split in to levels according to ability.

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Student Reviewer

SOAS University of London

Reviewed: 04/04/14

MPhil in South Asian Studies

I love it over here at SOAS. It is a good university. I live over in Paul Robeson which is student accommodation it's good enough but I expected more for what I pay. The rooms are too small though. I find the student union active and vocal.

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Student Reviewer

SOAS University of London

Reviewed: 04/04/14

MPhil in South Asian Studies

The tutors have a wealth of knowledge and teach in a real engaging way. I think it is a shame that the Uni doesn't have a Health Centre.

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Student Reviewer

SOAS University of London

Reviewed: 04/04/14

MPhil in South Asian Studies

I am learning a lot being here at SOAS. The course is great and well catered for - some of the lecturers need to move away from too many PowerPoint presentations.

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SOAS University of London

Reviewed: 04/04/14

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SOAS University of London

Reviewed: 04/04/14

MPhil in South Asian Studies

SOAS have a great link with overseas companies which in turn will hopefully land us a job - especially with the foreign office. I am over in Dinwiddy halls and it's not all that good. It is very run downand privately owned which leads to our complaints not being heard. The facilities at SOAS need work but they have just gotten in some new computers and the library is well stocked.

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