Politics and Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) including year abroad BA (Hons)
SOAS University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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This interdisciplinary programme introduces students to the cultures and societies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East through their languages, literatures and screen culture, providing an understanding of the interconnectedness of these regions in an increasingly globalised world. 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 ...Read more

This interdisciplinary programme introduces students to the cultures and societies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East through their languages, literatures and screen culture, providing an understanding of the interconnectedness of these regions in an increasingly globalised world. 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)

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26th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
71st
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Esther
30 Oct 24

People, food, staff, culture, community. Improve - put decolonisation in practice, improve toilets. More time for student and staff..Read more

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Natig
02 Oct 24

This uni has a good location in the centre of London and overall has everything needed despite not large area. However, the one thing that I didn't like is that the whole system,..Read more

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A level

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AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

A level General Studies not accepted for entry.Contextual offer: ABB

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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.

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BTEC qualifications on their own are not considered for entry to this programme.

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Politics, Philosophy and Economics BSc (Hons)
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SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London , Camden

SOAS is a vibrant and truly international university renowned for its global outlook, academic excellence, regional specialisms,...

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SOAS University of London
Thornhaugh Street London Camden WC1H 0XG United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Goodge Street  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston   0.4 miles away
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