Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)
SOAS University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)

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SOAS, University of London

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Start date

SEP-26

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1 Year

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This Foundation Year programme prepares students for entry onto an undergraduate degree at SOAS.During the Foundation Year, students are equipped with the skills and knowledge required for undergraduate study. In addition to modules on academic practice, working with numbers, digital skills and technology, topical global issues and cultural fluency, you will receive an introduction to different academic disciplines taught at SOAS in the departments of: Anthropology, Arts, Development Studies ...Read more

This Foundation Year programme prepares students for entry onto an undergraduate degree at SOAS.During the Foundation Year, students are equipped with the skills and knowledge required for undergraduate study. In addition to modules on academic practice, working with numbers, digital skills and technology, topical global issues and cultural fluency, you will receive an introduction to different academic disciplines taught at SOAS in the departments of: Anthropology, Arts, Development Studies History, Religions & Philosophies, Languages, Cultures & Linguistics East Asian Languages & Cultures, and Politics & International Studies .The Foundation Year is excellent preparation for students who may benefit from an additional year of study before beginning an undergraduate degree, including students who do not have the required grades for direct entry onto an undergraduate programme or who have not previously studied the relevant subjects.

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92/279
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62nd
What students say
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Sai
02 Oct 24

It was an amazing experience settling and I have thoroughly enjoyed the opening week of soas and I have settled in quickly with the lectures and se,imars..Read more

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Beza
29 Feb 24

I think there could be improvements around student resources, but the university really succeeds in terms of location and facilities on..Read more

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£5,760 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£5,760 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£5,760 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£5,760 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£5,760 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23,780 per year

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£23,780 per year

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Students from International

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SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London , Camden

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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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