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SOAS University of London Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry of London Undergraduate University SOAS S09 Contents Life at SOAS 2 - 29 Challenging perspectives in a complex world 2 - 3 What can I study? 4 - 5 Degree Structure 6 - 7 Develop your language skills 8 - 9 Study Abroad 10 - 11 Open Days 12 - 13 Facilities 14 - 15 Support when you need it 16 - 17 Preparing you for a world of opportunities 18 - 19 Your future 20 - 21 SOAS life 22 - 23 10 things you didn’t know about SOAS 24 - 25 SOAS in London and Bloomsbury 26 - 27 Finding a place to live 28 - 29 Degree programmes 30 - 167 What you need to know 168 - 192 Undergraduate How to apply 170 Open Days at SOAS Qualifi cations 171 - 172 Information for www.soas.ac.uk/opendays Prospectus international applicants 173 - 175 SOAS, University of London School policies 176 Thornhaugh Street English Language and Russell Square 2017 entry London Academic Preparation 178 - 179 WC1H 0XH Fees and fi nancial support 180 - 181 Study Enquiries Widening participation 182 T: +44 (0)20 7898 4700 UCAS codes 184 - 189 Index 190 - 191 Switchboard T: +44 (0)20 7637 2388 Campus map 192 www.soas.ac.uk E: [email protected] soasunioflondon soasuniversity @soas SOASLondon SOAS University of London Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry of London Undergraduate University SOAS S09 Contents Life at SOAS 2 - 29 Challenging perspectives in a complex world 2 - 3 What can I study? 4 - 5 Degree Structure 6 - 7 Develop your language skills 8 - 9 Study Abroad 10 - 11 Open Days 12 - 13 Facilities 14 - 15 Support when you need it 16 - 17 Preparing you for a world of opportunities 18 - 19 Your future 20 - 21 SOAS life 22 - 23 10 things you didn’t know about SOAS 24 - 25 SOAS in London and Bloomsbury 26 - 27 Finding a place to live 28 - 29 Degree programmes 30 - 167 What you need to know 168 - 192 Undergraduate How to apply 170 Open Days at SOAS Qualifi cations 171 - 172 Information for www.soas.ac.uk/opendays Prospectus international applicants 173 - 175 SOAS, University of London School policies 176 Thornhaugh Street English Language and Russell Square 2017 entry London Academic Preparation 178 - 179 WC1H 0XH Fees and fi nancial support 180 - 181 Study Enquiries Widening participation 182 T: +44 (0)20 7898 4700 UCAS codes 184 - 189 Index 190 - 191 Switchboard T: +44 (0)20 7637 2388 Campus map 192 www.soas.ac.uk E: [email protected] soasunioflondon soasuniversity @soas SOASLondon Welcome SOAS is a very special place. It is at the centre of academic thought on the issues a ecting the regions in which we specialise; Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It’s a place of vibrant debate. A place where SOAS sta and students ask the big questions and challenge conventional orthodoxy. We seek solutions to the major challenges facing our complex world today. Global business, international relations, migration, confl ict, human rights and justice, access to water, food and energy. We teach languages no one else teaches. Our study of histories and cultures means we o er valuable perspectives on our world that no one else o ers. At SOAS, you WILL see the world di erently. It is an exciting time to be joining the SOAS community. In June 2016, SOAS will celebrate its 100th birthday. It was founded as the School of Oriental Studies on 5 June 1916 and opened its doors to its fi rst students on 18th January 1917. In 100 years it has made a profound impact on the global world, particularly Africa, Asia and the Middle East. SOAS is an exciting, involving and truly unique university. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Valerie Amos Director SOAS Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 1 Why SOAS? Why SOAS? Challenging perspectives in a complex world Rigorous and challenging academic International community environment ONE OF ONLY Our community is diverse, multinational and 5 NATIONAL SOAS is fi rst in the world for quality lectures and vibrant, welcoming the brightest minds from over UK RESEARCH We’re a world- course content, and second globally for expert 130 di erent countries. SOAS is in the top ten in LIBRARIES AND... lecturers in the latest student survey (Student the UK for its percentage of international students Barometer 2015). We are also ranked joint-top (Complete University Guide 2015), making it a class institution in London for teaching quality in the National diverse cultural hub at the centre of one of the most Student Survey 2015. We’re a world-class institution cosmopolitan cities in the world. for teaching and for teaching and research, with one of the best 1.2M student-sta ratios (11:1) in the country. Engaged student union ITEMS research, with SOAS was voted 1st in the UK for Political Scene Specialist resources (Which? 2014) and our students are passionately The SOAS Library is one of only fi ve National engaged with world issues. The SOAS SU has over one of the best Research Libraries in the UK, with more than 1.2 150 free clubs and societies for you to join. Find out THE BRIGHTEST million items and extensive electronic resources in more on page 23. MINDS FROM student-sta ratios 400 languages. As the national library for the study OVER of Africa, Asia and the Middle East it attracts scholars Learn to think critically in the country from all over the world. SOAS scholars grapple with the pressing issues that confront humanity in today’s complex world Regional specialism – democracy, development, human rights, identity, 130 You can choose from a range of programmes in the legal systems, poverty, religion, social change arts, humanities, languages, law or social sciences, – whilst at the same time acting as guardians of SOAS was voted each with global relevance and specialist teaching in specialised knowledge in languages, periods and the regions of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. regions not available to study anywhere else in COUNTRIES 1st in the UK for Europe. Flexible programmes A friendly, vibrant campus in the heart of the Political Scene Whether you want to specialise in a specifi c world’s greatest city RANKED geographical region or gain knowledge of a range of global issues, our fl exible programme structure London’s rich cultural and social life is literally on (Which? 2014) allows you to tailor your programme according our doorstep. It o ers students an unparalleled to your interests. Every student is also o ered the environment in which to live and study, being a No. and our students opportunity to learn a language alongside their centre for government and law, Europe’s leading 1 programme through the Language Entitlement fi nancial market, a style-setting centre of multi- are passionately programme. cultural life and intellectual hub. SOAS’ small size and low ratio of sta to students makes an intimate IN THE WORLD engaged with Diverse careers prospects community at the centre of the university quarter FOR QUALITY of historic Bloomsbury, with the world renowned In a world of shrinking borders, the international LECTURES British Museum and the British Library close by. expertise of our graduates is highly valued by AND COURSE world issues employers. A degree from SOAS prepares you for a CONTENT 100 years of excellence career within a global economy and multicultural society. 2016 marks 100 years since SOAS was founded as the School of Oriental Studies. Over the last century we have built a strong academic reputation throughout the world and especially in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. 2 For more information go to www.soas.ac.uk SOAS Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 3 Why SOAS? Why SOAS? What can I study? SOAS o ers more than 350 degree combinations in arts, humanities, languages, law and social sciences, all with a distinctive regional focus and global relevance. These provide many SOAS o ers more options, based on your area of interest and your choice of a single-subject or a two-subject (combined) degree. than 350 degree Arts Degrees at SOAS can include language modules combinations in in more than 40 African and Asian languages Discover art traditions from Asia, Africa and the based in six separate languages and cultures arts, humanities, Middle East in our History of Art programmes. departments – Africa (page 32), China and Inner From the architecture of the Middle East to Asia (page 44), Japan and Korea (page 92), the religious arts of Asia, our fl exible programmes will Near and Middle East (page 118), South Asia languages, allow you to explore a range of traditions from (page 148) and South East Asia (page 156). around the world. Find out more on page 86. law and social English at SOAS explores the use of English as Our Music programmes allow you to develop a a world language, and places world literatures sciences specialist understanding of a range of instruments fi rmly in their historical and global contexts and musical traditions unavailable anywhere (page 68); whilst Linguistics at SOAS examines else in Europe. Find out more on page 112 linguistic diversity as one of the greatest treasures of humanity, an enormous storehouse of our Humanities cumulative knowledge of the universe (page 108). From the medieval history of the Middle East, Social Sciences to slavery and its legacy in West Africa, our History programme allows you to examine a A degree in Development Studies will enable you to multitude of regional histories from around critically analyse how social constructs, economic the globe. Find out more on page 82. change and policy challenges impact people and communities in the developing world.