Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 Entry S09 SOAS University of London Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 Entry Contents

SOAS University of London Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry S09 SOAS University of London Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 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]

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Degree programmes 30 - 167

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]

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@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.

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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. You will also Our teaching of Religions and Philosophies will consider methods for creating more just approaches allow you to analyse the thinking that has infl uenced to Development. Find out more on page 54. the development of cultural and religious values across the world. Find out more on page 142. The study of Economics at SOAS will allow you explore mainstream, Marxist, feminist and Keynesian Our programme in Social Anthropology will teach perspectives; as well as apply theory to specifi c you to understand constructions of culture from real world and policy concerns within a range of across the regions of Asia, Africa and the Middle countries and regions. Find out more on page 60. East, and within a range of societies, from remote communities to recent urban developments. The study of Finance and Management at SOAS Find out more on page 40. allows you to develop an advanced understanding of fi nance, management and organisational behaviour Law from an international perspective. You can choose to specialise in a geographic region or take a general Our LLB o ers a truly unique opportunity for Management degree which will cover a range of you to gain a qualifying English Law degree, issues and perspectives. Find out more on page 74. as well as solid grounding in comparative, regional, and international law within our Our Politics and International Relations School of Law. Find out more on page 100. programmes are unique in their engagement with the developments of African, Asian and Languages Middle Eastern domestic and international politics, while also o ering innovative and Learning a language opens up a world of challenging perspectives for understanding possibilities for dialogue, understanding, personal these realities. Find out more on page 134. development and careers: languages set you free.

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Degree structure

FOUR OPEN OPTIONS The range of modules o ered by SOAS is unique MODULES in the UK PER YEAR IN OTHER SOME MODULES DEPARTMENTS ARE HALF UNITS ARE AVAILABLE

Degrees at SOAS are made up of modules. The range Two-subject degrees of modules o ered by SOAS is unique in the UK. Students take four modules per year and must pass When applying for a two-subject (or combined) each year before proceeding to the next. Students honours degree, students are required to identify also have the opportunity to take optional modules their chosen subjects on their UCAS form. Please (‘open options’) outside their main area of study — note that in two-subject degrees, the order in which many students take advantage of the opportunity to the subjects are listed is not signifi cant — it does study an African, Asian or Middle Eastern language. not imply that the fi rst is the major subject and the second is the minor. The emphasis of the degree Please be aware that the degree programmes listed specialisation will be determined by the modules in this prospectus may be subject to change and you select during your years of study. For joint that new programmes may be added or removed programmes, the entry requirement is set at the for reasons beyond our control including changes to level of the subject with the higher requirement. the curriculum or sta research leave. We therefore recommend checking the SOAS website Two-subject degrees give greater fl exibility, enabling (www.soas.ac.uk/admissions) and the relevant you to personalise your programme of study to departmental web pages for the latest information. match your individual interests. A minimum number of compulsory modules must be completed in Single-subject degrees both your chosen subjects. The remaining units may be taken from either of your subjects or may If you are a taking a single-subject BA or BSc degree, be an open option in another department. such as BA History or BSc Economics, you must take at least 9 of your 12 modules in the subject of your degree. For the remaining 3 units, you may choose additional modules in your main subject or you may choose from a wide range of open options (1 per year). These open options are modules in other subjects taught in the School, including a language. They count towards your degree in the same way as modules in your main subject but are subject to approval by your department.

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Develop your language skills

Are you interested in studying a language? All SOAS students can learn a language as part of their studies with us. Languages available to study include: Africa China and Japan and Near and South Asia South East Asia All our undergraduate students have the coursework and take the exam, your marks. For Inner Asia Korea Middle East opportunity to study one of the languages further information, please see our website. of Africa, Asia or the Middle East for free. www.soas.ac.uk/admissions/languages • Amharic • Chinese • Japanese • Arabic • Bengali • Burmese • Hausa • Elementary • Korean • Hebrew • Hindi • Indonesian You can do this in one of four ways. 4) Language Centre • Somali spoken • Persian • Pali • Thai • Swahili Hokkien • Turkish • Sanskrit • Vietnamese 1) As the main focus of your degree The SOAS Language Centre o ers a wide range • Yoruba (Minnanyu, • Urdu of weekday (daytime and evening) and Saturday • Zulu Taiwanese) If you want to put learning a language at the heart daytime programmes in more than 30 African, Asian, of your studies, the Faculty of Languages and Middle Eastern and European languages. SOAS Cultures o ers a wide range of degree programmes Language Centre teaching sta are highly trained that combine language learning with studying and experienced and are able to o er language the literatures and cultures of Africa, the Middle tuition in a variety of formats: term-long group East, East Asia, South Asia and South East Asia. programmes, intensive group programmes, summer school, and bespoke one-to-one programmes. 2) As part of a combined degree Language Centre Diplomas/Certifi cates You can combine all language programmes with another discipline; check the entries in In addition to scheduled and bespoke programmes this prospectus for possible combinations. in a wide range of languages, the SOAS Language Centre o ers accredited certifi cates and diplomas 3) As part of your degree (full- and/or part-time) in fi ve languages:

Nearly all SOAS degree programmes can include • Modern Standard Arabic language learning as a credit-bearing part of the • Modern Chinese (Mandarin) degree structure allowing you to complement • Modern Japanese your studies in other areas with an Asian or African • Korean language. Degree syllabus requirements vary across • Persian the School, but every syllabus does allow you to take at least two modules outside your department These diploma and certifi cate programmes are during your time at SOAS. Simply visit the Languages designed to prepare students, including those and Cultures Faculty O ce at the beginning of the with no previous knowledge of these languages, academic year and complete the relevant form to work and live in Arabic, Chinese or Japanese to sign-up for open-option language modules. speaking environments. Find out more about what the Language Centre can o er you online. Our language entitlement programme is also www.soas.ac.uk/languagecentre available to all SOAS undergraduates, regardless of department or subject area. You can register for one language module during your time with us for LANGUAGE free, and we hope that you will consider doing so. 20+ If you’re not sure whether you have the aptitude for language learning, you can take either a one- unit language module in one of the departments at the appropriate level, or a one-term non-credit- bearing beginner’s module in the SOAS Language ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMME Centre, in addition to your four required modules. NON EUROPEAN This module will not count towards your degree LANGUAGES credits and classifi cation, but you will receive a certifi cate of attendance and, if you submit

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Study Abroad STUDY ABROAD

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Merzouga, southeastern Morocco Paris, France

Transform your Study overseas Erasmus+ exchange programme More than forty per cent of our degree programmes Erasmus+ is a European Commission exchange study experience o er you the opportunity to spend a year studying programme that enables students in 31 European a language in another country. This normally countries to study for part of their degree in involves at least half of your modules being in another country. SOAS currently has agreements and personal language study. You can ﬁ nd full information on with institutions in France, Germany, Italy, the the individual degree pages in this prospectus. Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Turkey, which development by means that you can spend time studying at a We currently have study partners in the university in Europe as part of your degree. following locations: spending part of For further information, visit: www.soas.ac.uk/erasmus China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, your degree abroad Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Palestinian Territories, South Korea, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

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Open Days and visiting SOAS

The best way to understand what it’s like to study at SOAS is to come and experience life on campus for yourself.

Our open days o er you the chance to meet our inspirational sta , speak to our friendly students and to explore our vibrant campus in the heart of London.

We hold two open days every year which take place in June and October. Book your place at www.soas.ac.uk/opendays

On the day

• Attend a welcome talk to learn more about SOAS • Tour the campus and view our facilities • Attend detailed module presentations • View the student accommodation • Find out more about student ﬁ nance • Meet current students • Attend a free language taster

www.soas.ac.uk/opendays

If you can’t attend an open day, you can still visit us in one of the following ways: • Development Studies Taster Days • Economics • History We hold subject speciﬁ c taster days at the • History of Art and Archaeology end of June each year for year 11, 12 and 13 • Languages and Cultures students, in conjunction with the University of • Law London. These fun and informal days give you • Management a chance to experience our fantastic teaching • Music and to visit the campus before you apply. We • Politics and International Relations hold events in the following subject areas: • Study of Religions Campus tours

The Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions O ce is based on the ground ﬂ oor of the main Russell Square building and is open from 10am – 4pm, Monday to Friday. We o er tours of the campus every Wednesday at 2pm or you can come in during opening hours to ask any questions you have about studying at SOAS. Contact [email protected] for further information.

Can’t make it to SOAS?

We also hold a range of international events and attend a range of fairs throughout the UK.

Find details of all our events at: www.soas.ac.uk/admissions/events

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Our facilities One of only ﬁ ve National Research 1.2M The SOAS Library is one of the world’s most important academic libraries for the study Libraries in the UK items held in of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, attracting scholars from around the globe. the library

The Library:

• holds in excess of 1.2 million items from all over the world • subscribes to some 4,000 print periodicals • provides access to over 30,000 electronic 4,000 journals and 70+ research databases • houses a collection of more than 4,000 items of music, poetry and drama subscriptions • houses a collection of photographs and slides numbering close to 200,000 images to periodicals • has one of the largest archives, manuscripts and special collections sections of any university in London • o ers 900+ seats for readers, most of which have network coverage and many have dedicated PCs • provides computing, multimedia and printing services for all members of the School 70+ • has computers that support non-Roman script, and some have specialised language tools • helps all students to connect their research own devices to the internet • provides special training sessions for all students in the use of electronic online resources. databases

Language laboratories

Dedicated language laboratories and two open- access language resource rooms are available to language students, and a recording studio provides facilities for the production of audio and video. Students and sta also have access to satellite television o ering up to 80 channels.

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Mental health and wellbeing Learning advice

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor o ers Our Learning Advisors o er learning support and professional confi dential one-o meetings or advice for students relating to specifi c learning ongoing support where students may be struggling di erences (SpLDs). SpLDs include dyslexia, to manage their wellbeing while at the School dyspraxia, AD(H)D and dyscalculia. They also or where there may be ongoing mental health provide advice and support regarding other concerns that deserve attention and require well- disabilities or issues that can impact on learning, considered support. The Advisor can liaise both with such as depression, anxiety and procrastination. internal departments and with external agencies depending upon need. Support meetings and T: +44 (0) 20 7074 5065 workshops are also o ered and in some instances E: [email protected] a mentor can be provided for structured support. Academic Skills Development T: +44 (0)20 7074 5013 E: [email protected] SOAS o ers a number of services and facilities to help students with all aspects of studying. Support for disabled students SOAS provides support to all students through The Disability O ce negotiates individual the provision of academic skills development arrangements for disabled students to make the workshops, one-to-one tutorials and self-help School accessible to them. These can include: resources, which cover topics such as essay writing, presentation skills and exam strategies. • adjustments to exam arrangements and library services Sessions are held every week, and some are part • arranging specialist support, such as of core modules. For more information, please learning support, mentoring and sessions visit www.soas.ac.uk/add. Each faculty o ce with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor houses a student support team to help students • o ering loan equipment (such as digital access the information and contacts they need. recorders and laptops with specialist software) Additionally, each student is assigned a personal • creating a learning support agreement which advisor, who can o er advice on academic issues specifi es any recommended adjustments so that and help with problems that may a ect their study. academic and teaching sta are aware of them.

Most of the SOAS buildings are accessible for wheelchair users, and changes can be made to Support when you need it timetabling to ensure that all rooms are accessible where students are not able to use stepped access. There is also some Braille and tactile signage. SOAS provides many sources of support and Welfare and international student advice The School has various forms of assistive technology advice on non-academic matters, ranging for use by disabled students or students with The International Student and Welfare Advisor from fi nance and immigration to exam specifi c learning di culties such as dyslexia. These provides impartial and confi dential advice on worries and homesickness. include some specialist software (Inspiration for non-academic issues such as student fi nance, mind mapping and visual planning, and TextHelp! visas and immigration, welfare benefi ts, student For full details go to to help with proofreading and correction) and housing, childcare and general personal issues. www.soas.ac.uk/studentadviceandwellbeing workstations with additional facilities, including T: +44 (0) 20 7074 5015 screen readers and ergonomically designed seats. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Disability advice Counselling Personal tutors The Student Disability Advisors o er Professionally trained counsellors provide Each student is assigned a member of the academic information, advice and support. confi dential support to students facing sta as a fi rst point of reference to advise them problems of a personal or emotional nature. on any personal or general academic matter. The T: +44 (0) 20 7074 5018 Personal Advisor can provide initial advice for E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)20 7074 5016/7 pastoral and welfare matters and alert the relevant E: [email protected] student support facilities and teachers if a student is having problems a ecting their academic work.

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Preparing you for a world Whether you know what you want to do or have no idea, come and see us when of opportunities you start your studies

SOAS Careers Service: We also o er one-to-one advice and guidance for all Change Your World students at any stage of career thinking, from having Student Enterprise no idea to being ready to apply for roles and beyond. Interested in learning new skills, starting a project, SOAS graduates pursue careers in diverse Guila Battaglia We have strong links with a wide range of alumni who business, social enterprise or charity? Want to fi elds around the world, including international BA Japanese Studies willingly share their expertise with current students. know more about enterprise and entrepreneurship? development, diplomacy, banking and fi nance, Gallery Assistant for KooVha Gallery the arts, world media, language services, the SOAS Student Enterprise can help. We run a Come and see us in Room 101 when you start programme of skills based workshops, inspirational law, education and political research. Working as a Gallery Assistant at 1:54 your studies to fi nd a great range of resources speaker events, the student consultancy scheme, Contemporary African Art Fair, I worked including occupational profi les, information competitions and boot camps all designed to The Careers Service is here to support you at every closely with the managers to install the about job-hunting, region or job-specifi c career connect you with like-minded speakers, great step of your career thinking. This starts with careers exhibition, as well as dealing with the press options, postgraduate study and working abroad. organisations and to gain key employability skills, registration where we fi nd out more about your and collectors during the preview. career thinking, and is followed up throughout your such as team work, communication and commercial We hold graduate jobs fairs, international awareness. We work closely with SOAS Ventures, time with us. Each Faculty has its own dedicated The experience has been incredibly useful as volunteering fairs, employer networking events the student enterprise society and also manage Careers Consultant who works with departments it made me realise that I would like to pursue or presentations, themed weeks, and workshops the Graduate Entrepreneur Visa scheme if you’re to provide support whilst you decide what you a career in the arts sector. At the same time, I which take place through the year. We also run interested in staying in the UK post-study to set up want to do and fi nd the best way to achieve it. also had the opportunity to build contacts with the SOAS Volunteering Unit, which promotes a business. We’ve had many successful businesses other museums and galleries that are based in opportunities and resources to students and established including a human rights consultancy, We have extensive online facilities so you London for future possibilities of employment. can get careers information 24/7, and we sta . Volunteers are recognised at the annual art advisory business, ethical jewellery, tutoring provide links to vacancies for graduate jobs, ‘Make a Di erence’ awards ceremony. and a foreign policy think-tank which really do internships, part-time work and volunteering. highlight the diverse talents of SOAS students. We provide online aptitude tests so you can test www.soas.ac.uk/careers yourself before applying for the real thing. www.soas.ac.uk/volunteering

Winnie Maganjo BSc Economics, 2014, Wanderlust Gourmet Nut Butter

I would probably not have started my business had it not been for the support I got from SOAS student enterprise as well as the grant to ﬁ nance the product testing and research phase. The boot camps they run were a great opportunity to meet, learn and share ideas with other like-minded entrepreneurs.

Habiba Cooper Diallo BA African Studies 2nd year

Student Enterprise provided me with the funding, planning and development skills I needed to get my project o the ground. The sta are very versatile and exceptionally supportive. Thanks to Student Enterprise, I have developed, published and will soon launch my very ﬁ rst book.

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Your future “As head of the Students’ Union “The experience Women Society I I had at SOAS was able to put on gave me a solid an events series” foundation for my work”

Nabihah Iqbal Daniel Akinmade Emejulu BA History and Ethnomusicology 2009 LLB 2008 DJ, Producer and Radio Presenter, London Research Analyst at World Economic Forum, Geneva Studying Ethnomusicology at SOAS really broadened my musical horizons and the I read law at SOAS, graduating with an LLB. module formed the basis of the show which We did not just study English laws; we were I now present on NTS Radio. I use my show challenged to explore laws in Asia, Africa as an opportunity to share some of the weird and the Middle East. There was not a single and wonderful music which I came across other university in the UK that o ered me during my studies at SOAS and the audience this possibility when I applied. On top of all is really receptive to it. Doing the radio is so Claire Hsu that, I loved the fact I could elect for evening much fun and I’ve built up a strong fan base BA Chinese and History 2000 language modules – and took the opportunity over the last two years. I also produce my Executive Director of the Asia Art Archive to brush up on Yoruba! Now I work at the own music and I know that all the musical World Economic Forum, and facilitate Ella Achola knowledge and training that I gained at research projects, publications, high-level BA Development Studies and Law 2015 SOAS strongly infl uences my creative side I actually had very little knowledge in terms events and other inventive outputs within the Editor, Ain’t I A Woman Collective, London when it comes to making music now. of my Chinese ancestry. And so I decided to Network of Global Agenda Councils (GAC). apply to SOAS to study Chinese History and SOAS has since become the social science Chinese language, which seems a little ironic school for the emerging and developing During my second year I wanted to do more having to leave Hong Kong to go to London world. I could not be more glad I chose it! research into black feminism and as head of to do that! The experience I had at SOAS the Students’ Union Women Society I was gave me a solid foundation for my work and “All the musical able to put on an events series called ‘Ain’t I A I set up the Asia Art Archive after graduating Woman: What’s race got to do with it?’. This from SOAS with an MA in Asian Art. The Asia knowledge and was a week-long event series that included Art Archive is about being able to create “There was not performances, di erent panels and workshops. more platforms and resources that can really After that was really well received I, together enrich and raise awareness of the histories, a single other training that I gained with a team of amazing women – some of the geographies and the economics of the whom are also SOAS graduates, turned it into non-Western world. But its also about fi lling the university in the UK at SOAS strongly the Ain’t I A Woman Collective, which is now gap between a very commercial art world and an events organisation and active online blog very government driven agendas; and creating to which women of African ancestry submit a space for independent thought, where that o ered me this infl uences my their writing from all around the world. scholarship can happen at the same time. possibility” creative side”

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SOAS life: Students’ Union, Volunteering, Campaigning

Students’ Union: run by students, for students 150 As a SOAS student, you’ll become a member of the Students’ Union (SU), an integral part of the School’s vibrant student community. The SU represents SOAS students’ interests, supports them in their 1ST studies and promotes their general welfare.

The SOAS SU is one of the most politically active in FOR POLITICAL the UK and has the largest proportional turnout in SCENE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES SU elections in the country. It is a member of the WHICH? 2014 National Union of Students (NUS) and campaigns INCLUDING ANIME, BEEKEEPERS, on local, national and international issues. CIRCUS, CYCLING, SOCIETIES ARE DANCE, DRAMA, FEMINIST, FILM MAKERS, HIKING, The SU has approximately 150 clubs and societies JOURNALISM, MUSIC, covering sport, political debate, cultural issues ORIGAMI, PHOTOGRAPHY, and everything in between. The SU wants you SOAS RADIO, SOAS SPIRIT NEWSPAPER, to get involved, and if your particular interest TAEKWONDO, is not represented then it is very easy to set up VEGETARIAN, VENTURES AND YOGA. your own society. For more information on SU sports and societies, visit www.soasunion.org THERE ARE ALSO A WIDE FREE RANGE OF RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL AND POLITICAL Student Central TO JOIN SOCIETIES

SUPPORT As part of the University of London, SOAS students are also members of Student Central. Student Central gives you access to activities, sports, and societies spanning across the University of London community, made up of 18 self-governing Colleges and 10 other smaller specialist research Institutes. AND REPRESENTATION Many of the social and sports activities o ered FOR ALL SOAS STUDENTS by SOAS are either on site or provided by Student Central EnergyBase, which is just two minutes’ walk from Russell Square and has its own ﬁ tness centre and swimming pool. If your particular Find out more at www.student-central.co.uk interest is not The SOAS SU is represented then it one of the most is very easy to set up politically active in your own society the UK

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10 things you didn’t know about life at SOAS... 6 A feature of the precinct is the Hare Krishna lunch queue – free veggie lunches for all-comers – a thousand 1 meals a week are provided! TS Eliot, the famous poet and dramatist, worked in the Faber Building as an editor when it was the home of independent publishing house Faber & Faber. 4 7 9 SOAS researchers are New Director Valerie Amos SOAS Radio is dedicated involved in exciting projects has spent the last 5 years as to varied and original all over the world, including 8th UN Under-Secretary- programming on world conserving Cambodian General for Humanitarian music, culture and current temple Banteay Chhmar A airs and Emergency a airs. Every year they 2 (pictured here). recruit a host of talented Relief Coordinator. Graça Machel, a renowned students to join the team. international advocate for Find out how you can get women’s and children’s involved. www.soasradio.org rights and socio-political activist, is our president. 5 8 In June 2016, we are SOAS Food Co-op: a not- moving into the North Block for-profi t, student run- 10 of Senate House, London’s store stocking organic and 3 fi rst skyscraper and George ethically sourced food takes In 2015, SOAS became one Orwell’s inspiration for place every Tuesday and of the fi rst universities in the Every student can learn a the Ministry of Truth in his Wednesday in the Students’ UK (and fi rst in London) to language from beginners level. dystopian novel 1984. Union. divest from fossil fuels.

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SOAS in London and 2ND Bloomsbury BEST SOAS is known around both the University of London and the wider community in Bloomsbury STUDENT CITY as a social hub. Our Junior Common Room is famous for its music scene, helped by the output WORLDWIDE of the much-acclaimed SOAS Radio, having played host to everyone from Manu Chao to Nirvana. Our bar has served for decades as the home of after-hours discussion, debate and other important activities.

From Brixton’s cafés, to the art rooms in Hackney, museums and galleries are free, and many cafes, from the restaurants on the route of the Notting Hill restaurants and shops o er discounts for students. Carnival to the waterside pubs in Greenwich, SOAS students are known in every corner of the London Our estimate of living costs excluding tuition HOME TO community for their friendliness and diversity. fees is £1,250 - £1500 per month. It is possible to MANY OF THE live on less, but around £290 a week ensures a Whether you are into art and architecture, reasonable standard of living. If you’re an overseas music and dance, fi lm and theatre or current student coming to the UK for the fi rst time, we BIGGEST a airs and fi nance, London has it all. also recommend budgeting a further amount GRADUATE to cover one-o costs (for example, deposits, EMPLOYERS The capital’s rich intellectual, cultural and insurance, books, travel and warm clothing). social life is on your doorstep, and you can choose from a huge range of attractions and Working in London opportunities that suit every taste and budget. In order to enjoy all that is on o er, you might want to Being a student at SOAS gives you a chance to supplement your income. Jobs for students are always enjoy the fi nest cultural attractions on o er. available in London, whatever the fi nancial climate. Not only can working in London help to improve your SOAS is located between the City of London and the CV, it is also an important way to take some time away West End, close to the British Museum. We are only from the books and gain some practical experience. a short walk away from a wealth of galleries, theatres The University of London Careers Group can and museums, palaces, parks, squares, restaurants support you fi nd part-time, temporary jobs or STUDENTS IN and shops as well as London’s famous and familiar internships. Further information can be found at LONDON landmarks such as the Elizabeth Tower (home to Big www.thecareersgroup.co.uk/jobs-and-internships Ben), the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace Being a student at and Trafalgar Square. SOAS Students’ Union also If you plan to take on a term-time job, it’s makes the most of the opportunities that London important to ensure that it does not a ect your SOAS gives you a has to o er: our sports teams train everywhere from studies. All our undergraduate programmes Regent’s Park to Lord’s Indoor Cricket Academy, and are o ered on a full-time basis only, and our societies hold events and socials in many of the you must satisfy the work and attendance chance to enjoy most famous restaurants, pubs and clubs in the world. requirements for your programme of study. the fi nest cultural Cost of living The UK government permits international MOST COST students with leave to remain in the UK as a EFFECTIVE CITY Rated the sixth most cost-e ective city to study student (Tier 4) to work up to 20 hours per attractions on o er IN THE UK FOR in England (NatWest Student Living Index 2014), week (full-time in vacations). For up-to-date STUDENTS London caters for many di erent budgets. Most information, please visit www.ukcisa.org.uk.

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Open House London Bonﬁ re Night - also known New Year’s Eve - New Celebrate Scotland’s favourite St Patrick’s Day - London hosts a London Marathon - Chelsea Flower Show – Pride in London - Join the party The BBC Proms - The Notting Hill Carnival - – Celebrate London’s as Fireworks’ Night or Guy Year’s Eve in London son on Burns Night in Chinese New Parade on the Sunday closest to 17 Every year, approximately The grounds of the Royal as thousands of people take world’s greatest classical Since 1964, the capital’s architectural wonders as Open Fawkes’ Night, dates back to the is one of London’s London. Haggis and tatties Year - London’s March, which features spectacular 36,000 people run the Hospital Chelsea are part in this week-long festival, a music event - daily concerts Caribbean communities House London throws open Diwali – Celebrate the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when biggest party nights, aplenty! Robert Burns was a Chinese New Year pageantry, wonderful ﬂ oats, marching 26.2-mile (42.2km) transformed into show celebration of the lesbian, gay, and recitals for eight weeks have celebrated their

LONDON LONDON the doors buildings around Festival of Lights in conspirator Guy Fawkes tried to with a host of festivities, Scottish poet and lyricist who celebrations are the bands from across the UK, sports marathon through the gardens for the world’s bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) at the magnifi cent Royal culture and traditions at CALENDAR the capital. Trafalgar Square blow up the Houses of Parliament. fi reworks and fun! became a national icon. largest outside Asia. clubs and Irish dancing schools. streets of London. most famous fl ower show. community across London. Albert Hall. this two-day festival

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940 spaces in halls 55% of SOAS students live in From private rented £135-240 accommodation per week Dinwiddy House Dinwiddy House

Finding a place to live Private halls of residence There are also a number of housing associations and privately run halls that o er family accommodation, London boasts a huge variety of private halls of as well as private rented accommodation. Your Moving to a major city like London requires some planning, especially if it’s your fi rst time away residence which are often newly built to a high choice depends on your budget and your personal from home. First year SOAS students live in a range of accommodation across London, including standard, o ering studio rooms and additional preference. Contact our Housing Adviser for more university halls, private halls, Student Homes, private rented housing or with friends or family facilities such as gyms and cinema rooms. information: [email protected]. who live within commuting distance. SOAS can help guide you through the process and fi nd the Prices start from around £200 per week. A list of Accessibility right place to stay. www.soas.ac.uk/students/accommodation private halls of residence may be found on the University of London housing services website. http://housing.london.ac.uk/ The SOAS halls of residence Dinwiddy House and Halls of Residence catered, o ering breakfast and evening meals Paul Robeson House both have wheelchair access on weekdays and brunch at weekends. Rents for Private rented accommodation and adapted rooms. These are located 1 mile University Halls of residence the year 2015/16 started at £132.20 for a twin from the main campus or up a short hill from the SOAS students have exclusive access to Dinwiddy room or £175.35 for a single en-suite room. Private rented accommodation o ers privacy, Vernon Square campus. The Intercollegiate Halls House located on Pentonville Road, a 20-minute independence and a chance to explore new also o er accessible rooms and are located 0.3 walk from the SOAS campus. Dinwiddy House is Applications for both Dinwiddy House and the areas of London and become part of a thriving miles from the main campus. Contact the SOAS managed by Sanctuary Students, and accommodates Intercollegiate Halls open on 1st March. Places local community. Areas in London tend to be Disability Advisors on [email protected] 510 undergraduate and postgraduate students. are allocated on a fi rst come fi rst served basis to very diverse, some o er plentiful green spaces to discuss your particular accessibility and The residence o ers self-catered en-suite students with a home address outside the M25. or easy access to the canal and its wildlife, whilst accommodation requirements prior to application. rooms arranged in fl ats of fi ve to eight rooms, others are known for a lively music scene, weekly clustered around a shared kitchen/diner. Student Homes markets or independent shops. Rents in the Accommodation for pre-sessional private sector vary from £100-200 per week. IFCELS course Rent for the year 2015/16 was £149.64 per Student Homes o er a great range of shared student week for a single en-suite room, which includes houses across London which are managed by the SOAS and the University of London Housing Please note that if you are taking a pre- all bills, internet and 24 hour security. University of London. The houses are exclusively Services can help guide you through the process sessional IFCELS course to improve your available to SOAS students and are located in areas of fi nding somewhere to stay with housing events usage of English in an academic context then W: www.sanctuary-students.com that are popular with our students, all within 30 running from May to October, one to one support, accommodation for the duration of this particular E: [email protected] minute journey to the main campus. Student Homes contract checks and house hunting resources. course is arranged separately from your main may be booked from outside of the UK, although You will need to come to London before the start programme at SOAS. For further information Intercollegiate halls viewing is advised. Rents start at £135 per week. of your studies to fi nd a suitable place to live. please check: www.soas.ac.uk/ifcels SOAS students are also entitled to apply for a place Applications open on 1st May. in one of the seven Intercollegiate Halls owned Students with families Contact and maintained by the University of London. This http://studenthomes.london.ac.uk/ provides a great opportunity to meet students Studios and fl ats are available in the Intercollegiate For more information about housing options at from other colleges (approximately 170 places Halls for students with partners and or children – SOAS and for further support, contact the SOAS are allocated to SOAS students). Most rooms are these are limited so early application is advised. Housing Adviser [email protected]

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Africa International Management (Middle East and Music South Asia North Africa) (BSc) 79 African Language and Culture (BA) 35 Music (BA) 115 South Asian Studies (BA) 151 International Management (Middle East and African Studies (BA) 36 Music and... (BA) 116 South Asian Studies and... (BA) 152 North Africa) (BSc) (year abroad) 79 African Studies and... (BA) 36 Global Popular Music (BA) 117 Management (BSc) 80 Swahili and... (BA) 37 South East Asia Near and Middle East History South East Asian Studies (BA) 159 Anthropology and Sociology Arabic (BA) 121 South East Asian Studies (BA) (year abroad) 160 History (BA) 85 Social Anthropology and... (BA) 43 Arabic and... (BA) 121 South East Asian Studies and... (BA) 160 History and... (BA) 85 Arabic and Islamic Studies (BA) 122 International Management and Southeast China and Inner Asia Hebrew and Israeli Studies (BA) 123 Asian Studies (BA) 161 History of Art and Archaeology Chinese (Modern and Classical) (BA) 47 Hebrew and... (BA) 123 Burmese and... (BA) 162 Chinese (Modern and Classical) and... (BA) 48 History of Art (Asia, Africa) (BA) 89 Indonesian and... (BA) 163 Middle Eastern Studies (BA) 124 Chinese Studies (BA) 49 History of Art (Asia, Africa and Europe) (BA) 89 Thai and... (BA) 164 Middle Eastern Studies and... (BA) 124 Tibetan and... (BA) 52 History of Art/Archaeology (BA) 90 Vietnamese and... (BA) 165 History of Art/Archaeology and... (BA) 91 Persian (BA) 125 Development Studies Persian and... (BA) 125 University of London Joint Degrees Development Studies (BA) 57 Japan and Korea Turkish (BA) 126 Geography and... (BA) 166 Development Studies and... (BA) 58 Japanese (BA) 95 ...and French (BA) 166 Turkish and... (BA) 126 Japanese and... (BA) 95 Economics Ancient Near Eastern Studies (BA) 127 Japanese Studies (BA) 96 Certifi cates and Diplomas Economics (BSc) 63 Japanese Studies and... (BA) 96 Certifi cate in Ancient Near Eastern Studies 129 Economics and... (BA) 64 Korean (BA) 97 Politics and International Studies Certifi cate in Arabic 130 Development Economics (BSc) 66 Korean and... (BA) 97 International Relations (BA) 137 Certifi cate in Arabic Studies 130 Korean Studies (BA) 98 International Relations and... (BA) 137 Certifi cate in Persian 131 English Korean Studies and... (BA) 98 Politics (BA) 138 Certifi cate in Political Studies 140 English (BA) 70 Politics and... (BA) 138 Certifi cate in Turkish 132 English and... (BA) 71 Law Politics and International Relations (BA) 139 Certifi cate in Turkish Studies 132 Law LLB 103 Certifi cate in Nepali Studies 153 Film Studies Law and... (BA) 104 Religions and Philosophies Certifi cate in Religions 147 Global Cinema and Screen Arts (BA) 73 Senior Status LLB 105 Study of Religions (BA) 145 Certifi cate in Sanskrit 153 Study of Religions and... (BA) 145 Certifi cate in South Asian Studies 154 Financial and Management Studies Liberal Arts World Philosophies (BA) 146 Diploma in Sanskrit 154 International Management (China) (BSc) 77 Global Liberal Arts (BA) 107 World Philosophies and... (BA) 146 Near and Middle East Certifi cates 128 International Management (China) (BSc) (year abroad) 77 Accuracy of this prospectus, changes or withdrawals to programmes, courses and modules Linguistics International Management Every e¨ ort is made to ensure that the information in this prospectus is accurate and up to date at the time (Japan and Korea) (BSc) 78 Linguistics (BA) 111 this prospectus was prepared (November 2015). However some changes, for example to programmes, International Management (Japan) Linguistics and... (BA) 111 modules ,courses, facilities or fees may become necessary due to legitimate sta© ng, fi nancial, regulatory (BSc) (year abroad) 78 and academic reasons. In such circumstances SOAS will: (i) endeavour to keep any changes to a minimum; (ii) take all reasonable steps to minimise disruption to students; and (iii) keep students informed appropriately. International Management (Korea) For the most up to date information, or if applicants require further information or confi rmation of any matter, (BSc) (year abroad) 78 they should contact the Student Admissions O© ce [email protected] or visit our website www.soas.ac.uk/admissions/ug/progs. All o¨ ers of admission to pursue a programme of study as a registered student of SOAS are made by the Director of Academic Services or their o© cially authorised deputy. No promise or purported o¨ er made otherwise has any validity. Degree Programmes Languages and Cultures of Africa Languages and Cultures of Africa Degree Programmes

“ I study with students from all over the world ChallengingLanguages and Culturesperspectives of Africa and it’s refreshing to hear their ideas. There isn’t such a thing as a typical SOAS student – because we’re such a varied bunch! – but Hausa inKEY FACTS a complex world I think we all share a desire to understand Applicant/Place Ratio 4:1 Hausa is one of the principal languages of the world around us and proactively work to Nigeria and Niger and is the fi rst language of an change it for the better. NSS estimated 30+ million people. It is also spoken by 1 RigorousIn the and National challenging Student Surveyacademic 2015, we 6diaspora International communities community of traders, Muslim scholars I think the teaching here is second to none environmentreceived an overall satisfaction score and immigrants in urban areas of West Africa, and the School is also world-renowned with of 84%, with 86% satisfaction with ‘the includingOur community southern Nigeria,is diverse, Benin, multinational Burkina Faso, and unrivalled opportunities to progress. As for SOAS teachingis fi rst in theon myworld course’. for quality lectures and Cameroon,vibrant, welcoming northern Ghana, the brightest Togo and minds Senegal. from example, I was chosen to deliver an academic courseWorld content, Rankings and second globally for expert over 130 di erent countries. SOAS has the ninth paper at an international Swahili conference in lecturers in the latest student survey (Student Somalihighest percentage of international students in Germany. It was wonderful to present my ideas BarometerRanked 2015). 4th Wefor theare UKalso in ranked the 2015 joint-top QS the UK (Complete University Guide 2015), making Somali is a Cushitic language spoken throughout alongside experts in the fi eld and it was brilliant in LondonWorld for University teaching Rankingsquality in the National it a diverse cultural hub at the centre of one of the eastern Horn of Africa (Somalia, Ethiopia, to represent SOAS and get some sense of the StudentRanked Survey 35th 2015. in We’rethe World a world-class in the 2015 QS the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Djibouti and Kenya). The Somali people are prestige the university has all over the world.” institutionWorld for University teaching Rankingsand research, with one of Muslims and have a thriving culture of poetry the best student-sta ratios (11:1) in the country. 7 Engaged student union Degrees that has infl uenced drama and written literature. Clare Amaladoss BA African Language and Culture ThereSOAS are was now voted large 1st diaspora in the UKcommunities for Political in Scene BA Swahili and Development Studies 2 Specialist resources BA African Studies parts(Which? of western 2014) Europe and our and students North America.are passionately The SOASBA African Library Studies is one ofand… only fi ve National engaged with the world issues. The SOAS SU has ResearchBA SwahiliLibraries and… in the UK, with more than 1.2 Swahiliover 150 free clubs and societies for you to join. millionMore items Information and extensive electronic resources SwahiliFind isout spoken more ason a page mother X. tongue on the east in 400 languages. As the national library for www.soas.ac.uk/africa coast of Africa from the southern part of Somalia the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East it 8to theLearn northern to think areas critically of Mozambique, including attracts scholars from all over the world. theSOAS islands scholars of Lamu, grapple Pemba, with Zanzibar, the pressing Mafi a issuesand thethat Comoros. confront Swahili humanity has a in long today’s literary complex tradition, 3Why Regional study specialismAfrican languages at SOAS? writtenworld in –earlier democracy, centuries development, in the Arabic human script. rights, You can choose from a range of programmes identity, legal systems, poverty, religion, social The Department of the Languages and Cultures in the arts, humanities, languages, law or social Yorùbáchange – whilst at the same time acting as of Africa houses a large concentration of scholars sciences, each with global relevance and Yorùbáguardians is one of of specialised the principal knowledge languages in of languages, Nigeria researching and teaching African languages, specialist teaching in the regions of Asia, Africa andperiods is also spokenand regions in Benin, not available Togo, Sierra to study Leone literature, fi lm, and philosophy of sub-Saharan and the Middle East. andanywhere Côte d’Ivoire else asin wellEurope. as in settled emigrant Africa. This collective expertise gives SOAS a world- communities in Ghana and Senegal. It is the fi rst class capacity for teaching and research in the area. 4 Flexible programmes 9language A friendly, of more vibrant than 20campus million inpeople the heart in Africa of and the the world’s root of the greatest religion city and identity of millions OurWhether teaching you want to specialise in a specifi c more in the Yorùbá diaspora of Brazil, Trinidad, geographical region or gain knowledge of a London’s rich cultural and social life is literally on Cuba, western Europe and North America. Degreerange programmes of global issues, are intended our fl exible to advanceprogramme our doorstep. It o ers students an unparalleled thestructure knowledge allows and youunderstanding to tailor your of programmeAfrican environment in which to live and study, being a Zulu societiesaccording through to your the interests.systematic Every study student of their is centre for government and law, Europe’s leading languagesalso o eredand cultures.the opportunity Six languages to learn are a language Zulufi nancial is one ofmarket, the 11 ao style-setting cial languages centre of Southof multi- regularlyalongside o ered their at programme undergraduate through level: the Amharic, Africa,cultural with lifeabout and 10 intellectual million speakers. hub. SOAS’ It is smallspoken Hausa,Language Somali, Entitlement Swahili, Yorùbá programme. and Zulu. mainlysize inand KwaZulu-Natal, low ratio of sta but to it isstudents also widely makes used in Johannesburgan intimate communityand the Gauteng at the Province, centre of one the of the 5Amharic Diverse careers prospects mostuniversity densely quarter populated of historic industrial Bloomsbury, areas in Africa. with the world renowned British Museum and the TheIn o a worldcial language of shrinking of Ethiopia borders, is thespoken international by British Library close by. aroundexpertise 15 million of our people graduates as their is highly mother valued tongue andby by employers. many more A asdegree their fromsecond SOAS language. prepares The 20th century has seen the body of work written 10 100 years of excellence you for a career within a global economy and 86% satisfaction with teaching (NSS) in Amharic become one of the most prolifi c multicultural society. 2016 marks 100 years since SOAS was founded 86% 6 African languages taught vernacular literatures in sub-Saharan Africa. STUDY ABROAD as the School of Oriental Studies. Over the Careers in the charity sector, last century we have built a strong academic non-governmental organisations reputation throughout the world and especially (NGOs) and research in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

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BA African Language and Culture

Graduate destinations Year 1 A degree in African Studies can prepare you UCAS Codes • Swahili I to undertake a wide range of careers in many T508 BA/ALC di erent sectors including marketing and Duration 4 years • Culture in Africa publishing, non-governmental agencies, Minimum Entry Requirements • Language in Africa international political organisations, A-Levels: AAB-ABB • Year 1 open option diplomacy, businesses, cultural organisations, (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) embassies, the public service and teaching IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level Year 2 Employers will be looking for highly skilled recruits. A language and culture study No preliminary knowledge of the subject or the • Swahili IIA language is required, although we do look for ability to programme does not just teach you a body of • Swahili IIB: Introduction to Swahili Literature learn a language (for example, language at A-level or facts, but also a range of skills, for example: equivalent). Applicants with non-standard qualiﬁ cations • African Language Literatures (oral and written) or may be invited for interview. Contemporary African Literature • the practical skills of careful listening For the most up to date programme information, • Module unit from list of optional modules or and acquiring languages please see an open option • the intellectual skills of examining and www.soas.ac.uk/africa/programmes/baaﬂ angcult evaluating cultures and theories Year 3 • various transferable skills such as research, This year is normally taken abroad, with modules BA African Language and Culture is a single- analytical, communication, teamwork, problem taken in the institutions attended in East Africa. solving, time management and organisation skills. subject, four-year degree combining the study to degree level of Swahili with the study of aspects What do African Studies graduates do? of culture in Africa. Students of Swahili spend two Year 4 terms of Year 3 in Zanzibar and Kenya. • Module unit in Swahili Deputy Leader • Module unit from list of optional modules Structure Assistant Account Executive • Module unit from list of optional modules Programme and Research Assistant All students take four module units in each year, and Analyst in Environmental Finance the structure of the degree is as follows (optional • Module unit from list of optional modules or Volunteer Co-Ordinator modules are given on page 38). an open option Events and Communications Co-Ordinator

Employers include:

Challengers Edelman Egmont Institute EY Projects Abroad The Fostering Network

Employment for African study graduates, including fulltime work, part time work and further study, after 6 75% months from graduation stands at 75%

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BA African Studies BA Swahili and... BA African Studies and...

Year 2 Year 3 UCAS Codes UCAS Codes For single-subject degree: T500 BA/AfSt • Language module unit (this is normally the See page 184 • Year abroad intermediate-level module of the language begun For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 Duration 4 years in Year 1) Year 4 Duration 3 years May Be Combined With • Module unit from list of optional modules May Be Combined With Development Studies, Economics, French**, • Swahili module unit Development Studies, Economics, Geography*, History, • African Language Literatures (oral and written) or Geography*, History, History of Art/Archaeology, • Module unit from list of optional modules History of Art/Archaeology, International Relations, Law, Contemporary African Literature International Relations, Law, Linguistics, Music, (see page 38) Linguistics, Music, Politics, Social Anthropology, South Politics, Social Anthropology, Study of Religions, World • Module unit from list of optional modules or an • Other subject module unit Asian Studies, Study of Religions, World Philosophies open option Philosophies * Taught at King’s College London * Taught at King’s College London • Other subject module unit Minimum Entry Requirements Year 3 ** Taught at University College London; apply to UCL for this degree A-Levels: AAB-ABB • Perspectives on African Experience (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) Minimum Entry Requirements • Advanced language module or module from list of IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level A-Levels: AAB-ABB optional modules (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) Applicants with non-standard qualifi cations may be • Module unit from list of optional modules invited for interview. IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level • Module unit from list of optional modules or an For the most up to date programme information, No preliminary knowledge of the subject or the please see open option language is required, although we do look for ability to learn a language (for example, language at A-level or www.soas.ac.uk/africa/programmes/baafricanstudies equivalent). Applicants with non-standard qualifi cations BA African Studies and… may be invited for interview. The structure of the BA African Studies and… joint BA African Studies is a three-year degree combining For the most up to date programme information, degree is as follows. (All students take four module please see the introductory study of an African language units in each year; list of optional modules are given www.soas.ac.uk/africa/programmes/baswahiliand (Amharic, Hausa, Somali, Swahili, Yorùbá or Zulu) with on page 38.) a range of module units on culture. It may be taken as a single-subject or a two-subject degree; other Year 1 BA Swahili is a four-year, two-subject degree, modules may be taken as open options from the involving at least two terms abroad in Tanzania range of available modules in the School focusing on • Language module unit and/or Kenya. Africa. • Language in Africa or Culture in Africa • Other subject module unit Structure Single-subject and two-subject degree students • Other subject module unit take one major language along with other modules Students take a minimum of seven units in Swahili focusing on the cultures of sub-Saharan Africa over the four years. Year 2 (literature, music, art, fi lm, philosophy, and religion). • Language module unit (this is normally the Year 1 intermediate level module of the language begun Structure • Swahili I in Year 1) • Language in Africa • African Language Literatures (oral and written) or BA African Studies • Other subject module unit Contemporary African Literature The structure of the BA African Studies single-subject • Other subject module unit or module unit from • Other subject module unit degree is as follows. (All students take four module the list of optional modules (if this fi ts in with the units in each year; modules are given on page 38). curriculum of the joint degree) Year 2 • Other subject module unit • Swahili IIA Year 1 • Swahili IIB: Introduction to Swahili Literature • Language module unit Year 3 • Other subject module unit • Language in Africa • Language module unit or module unit from list of • Other subject module unit • Culture in Africa optional modules • Year 1 open option • Module unit from list of optional modules • Other subject module unit or module unit from list of optional modules (if this fi ts in with the curriculum of the joint degree)

36 For more information go to www.soas.ac.uk • Other subject module unit SOAS Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 37 Degree Programmes Languages and Cultures of Africa Languages and Cultures of Africa Degree Programmes

Optional modules • African Art II: West Africa and the Atlantic Some modules are full-units and some are half- World; History, Historiography and the Visual Arts units and the years in which the modules can be (Department of Art and Archaeology) taken are given. For the most up to date information (Years 2, 3 and 4) please see the website www.soas.ac.uk/africa/ • African Art III: The Art and Architecture of North programmes/ugcourseunits Eastern Africa (Department of Art and Archaeology) (Years 2, 3 and 4) • Contemporary African Literature (Year 2) • Fictions of History (Years 3 and 4) All African language modules (Amharic, Hausa, Somali, Swahili, Yorùbá and Zulu) are also • African Philosophy (Years 2, 3 and 4) considered part of optional modules (see the • Afrophone Philosophies (Years 2, 3 and 4) website for details of these modules: • Directed Study of an African Language www.soas.ac.uk/africa). (Years 3 and 4) • Independent Study Project in African Studies (Years 3 and 4) • Extended Essay in African Studies (A) (Years 2, 3 and 4) • Extended Essay in African Studies (B) (Years 2, 3 and 4) • African Language Literatures (Oral and Written) (Years 2, 3 and 4) • Perspectives on African Experience (Years 3 and 4) • Realism and Magical Realism in the Afrophone Novel (Years 2, 3 and 4) • Religion in Africa (Years 2, 3 and 4) • South African Film and Visual Culture 1994-2014 (Years 2, 3 and 4) • South African Film and Visual Culture: Before and During Apartheid (Years 2, 3 and 4) • The Structure of Bantu Languages (Years 2, 3 and 4) • Theory and practice of Swahili translation (Years 3 and 4) • Pentecostalism in Africa: Past and Present (Department of the Study of Religions) (half-unit) (Years 2, 3 and 4) • Atlantic Africa: (P)Layers of Mediation in African Popular Music (Department of Music) (Years 2, 3 and 4) • World of Cuban Music (Department of Music) (half-unit) (Years 2, 3 and 4) • Music in the Mande Cultural World (Department of Music) (Years 2, 3 and 4) • African Art I: Context and Representation (Department of Art and Archaeology) (Years 2, 3 and 4)

38 For more information go to www.soas.ac.uk Photography Cheikhetchats, Mame by Estrella Sendre SOAS Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 39 Degree Programmes Anthropology and Sociology Anthropology and Sociology Degree Programmes

“ I studyam a 22-yearwith students old Finnish from student,all over the who world came Anthropology and Sociology andto London it’s refreshing to search to hearfor new their experiences ideas. There and isn’tlearn such about a thingthe world as a typicalfrom a SOASdi erent student point of– becauseview. we’re such a varied bunch! – but KEY FACTS Our teaching I think we all share a desire to understand Applicant/Place Ratio 7:1 Ithe have world always around had usa great and proactivelyinterest in cultures work to The Department of Anthropology and andchange how it people for the frombetter. di erent countries vary NSS Sociology at SOAS is one of the leading from one another. 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Middle East. SOAS has the ninth paper at an international Swahili conference in lecturersDegrees in the latest student survey (Student highest percentage of international students in SOASGermany. is multicultural, It was wonderful tolerant to andpresent unique my ideas– Barometer 2015). We are also ranked joint-top At SOASthe UK we (Complete aim to strike University a balance Guide between 2015), making therealongside is no experts other place in the like fi eld it. andSOAS it wasis for brilliant those in LondonBA Social for teaching Anthropology quality in the National ethnographyit a diverse and cultural theory. hub Ethnography at the centre is of one of BA Social Anthropology and... whoto represent want to SOASchange and the get world, some for sense those of who the Student Survey 2015. 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The SOAS SU has Selja Ryoppy a study, and our understanding and questioning Research Libraries in the UK, with more than 1.2 over 150 free clubs and societies for you to join. BA Social Anthropology and Social anthropology is a discipline that bridges about human nature and social relations. million items and extensive electronic resources Find out more on page X. Development Studies the gap between the humanities and the social in 400 languages. As the national library for sciences. It draws on, and is in conversation A special feature of SOAS anthropology is that the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East it 8 Learn to think critically with, philosophy, history, study of religions and each year the core module introduces students attracts scholars from all over the world. literature on the one side, and sociology and to theory,SOAS scholars allowing grapple them by with Year the 3 topressing take our issues that confront humanity in today’s complex 3politics Regional on the specialism other. It can also make contributions ‘showcase’ theory module, which is regularly to, and critiques of, all areas of development. updatedworld to – immersedemocracy, students development, in cutting human edge rights, You can choose from a range of programmes contemporaryidentity, legal debates systems, and poverty, perspectives. religion, Another social Socialin the anthropology arts, humanities, moves languages, between thelaw studyor social specialchange feature – whilst of anthropology at the same attime SOAS acting is that as we of asciences, particular each culture, with achieved global relevance through andthe teachguardians both British of specialised social anthropology knowledge andin languages, North anthropologist’sspecialist teaching person-to-person in the regions contact of Asia, withAfrica Americanperiods cultural and regions anthropology, not available along to withstudy our its members,and the Middle and the East. search for a more general interestanywhere in allowing else in students Europe. to experience wider understanding of what it is to be human in the currents of theory, such as transnational feminism, world4 Flexible today. programmesWhile anthropological classics like continental9 A friendly, critical vibrant theory, campus and so inon. the We heart aim to of Malinowski’s Argonauts of the Western Pacifi c make the our world’s degree greatest into an introduction city to diversity Whether you want to specialise in a specifi c studied small-scale or ‘face-to-face’ societies, as richly textured as the world we live in and study. geographical region or gain knowledge of a London’s rich cultural and social life is literally on anthropologists today are as likely to do their range of global issues, our fl exible programme our doorstep. It o ers students an unparalleled research in cities as in villages, and to relate All members of the Department are active and structure allows you to tailor your programme environment in which to live and study, being a their local studies to national societies, global world-class researchers, as a scroll through sta according to your interests. Every student is centre for government and law, Europe’s leading media, international confl icts and global social webpages will confi rm. But sta are all also highly also o ered the opportunity to learn a language fi nancial market, a style-setting centre of multi- movements of ideas and of people. It is their direct committed teachers who enjoy working within alongside their programme through the cultural life and intellectual hub. SOAS’ small engagement method of ‘participant observation’ the SOAS framework of small group teaching Language Entitlement programme. size and low ratio of sta to students makes as much as anything that defi nes anthropology. methods, a personal tutor system that o ers a an intimate community at the centre of the high degree of involvement with students. 5 Diverse careers prospects university quarter of historic Bloomsbury, with Anthropology also meets cultural and media the world renowned British Museum and the studiesIn a worldin o ering of shrinking tools for borders, analysis the of theinternational highly Students engage with anthropology in small classes, British Library close by. mediatedexpertise environments of our graduates that now is highly make valued up in group lectures and seminars, via discussion in by employers. A degree from SOAS prepares everyday life in most social contexts. As cable 10tutorials, 100 years by undertaking of excellence extensive reading, and TV youand fordubbed a career Hollywood within a moviesglobal economybecome and writing essays or undertaking specifi c (fi eldwork) 93% satisfaction with teaching (NSS) ubiquitous,multicultural anthropology society. o ers interesting projects.2016 marksModule 100 convenors years since o SOASer online was readings founded 93% Balanced teaching of ethnography & theory ways of thinking through issues such as ‘cultural for asselected the School modules, of Oriental and also Studies. o er extraOver resourcesthe Careers in the charity sector, non- authenticity’ and what is ‘traditional’. suchlast as century video clips, we have student-led built a strong wikis oracademic short governmental organisations (NGOs) and notes,reputation via the onlinethroughout learning the environment.world and especially large corporations in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

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BA Social Anthropology BA Social Anthropology and... Besides the massive anthropology collection in the SOAS Library, the Department has its own departmental library, which is a study Structure UCAS Codes place for anthropologists, somewhere for The typical programme structure for the single- writing and research, as well as for informal For single-subject degree: L600 BA/SA For two-subject degree codes: See page 184 subject degree BA Social Anthropology includes the meetings and the exchange of ideas following modules: between BA, MA, and research students. Duration 3 or 4 years May Be Combined With Year 1 Graduate destinations African Studies, Arabic+, Burmese++, Chinese+, Single-subject students usually take three Development Studies, Economics, Geography*, compulsory introductory units and an open option: With a degree from the Department of Hebrew+, History, History of Art/Archaeology, Anthropology and Sociology you will have the Indonesian++, International Relations, Japanese+, • Introduction to Social Anthropology Japanese Studies, Korean+, Law, Linguistics, Middle skills required to work within information and • Voice and Place Eastern Studies, Music, Persian, Politics, South Asian technology, media, international development, Studies++, South East Asian Studies, Study of Religions, • Social Theory government service, education and tourism, to Swahili+, Thai++, Tibetan++, Turkish+, Vietnamese++ • One approved unit in a language or other name but a few, where an understanding of the World Philosophies world, other peoples’ ways of life and how society discipline + 4-year degree with (compulsory) 1 year abroad is organised is needed. An Anthropology degree ++ 3- or 4-year degree with option of 1 year abroad Year 2 not only teaches you a body of information, * Taught at King’s College London but also a range of skills, for example: Single-subject students take the compulsory Minimum Entry Requirements module Theory in Anthropology and study the • analysing and problem solving A-Levels: AAA - AAB Ethnography of specifi c regions (choosing from (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) • synthesising information from a variety of sources modules on China, Japan, South Asia, South East IB: 35 points with 6/6/6/ - 6/6/5 at Higher level Asia, Near and Middle East, East Africa and West • communicating with clarity and fl uency in Mature students may be considered on the basis Africa), complemented with modules from a list of writing and verbally of alternative qualifi cations and experience. We do available options, or may decide to take an open not require applicants to have particular disciplinary option module. What do Anthropology graduates do? specialisation or an interest in development-related issues or cultural studies. Year 3 Gender violence outreach worker For the most up to date programme information, Radio production assistant please see The theoretical modules in this year are yet more advanced and o er a wide range of themes. Single- Junior analyst www.soas.ac.uk/anthropology/programmes/basocanth School & College relations o cer subject students take Contemporary Trends in Web developer the Study of Society, plus two and a half units of BA Social Anthropology teaches theory and optional modules, or one and a half units and an Employers include: ethnography - which is both the method and the open option module. outcome of social investigation. Students have a • Contemporary Trends in the Study of Society Deloitte great deal of scope to tailor their programme of • One and a half units (in total) from the Year 3 British Council study according to their own interests, both by optional units list Social Mobility Foundation region and by thematic speciality. • Either: one further unit (or two half-units) from British Military Fitness Year 3 optional units list, or one approved unit in a Migrant support centre BA Social Anthropology may be taken as a single- language or other discipline International Fund for Agricultural Development subject (three-year) or a two-subject (three- or four-year) degree. The four-year degree applies A full list of optional modules can be found at: to those who have to spend one year abroad as a www.soas.ac.uk/anthropology/programmes/ requirement of their language module. The modules basocanth Employment for Anthropology graduates, and options o ered represent the varied interests including full time work, part time of the academic sta and their concerns. Modules work and further study, at 6 months often tie into SOAS regional or thematic centres 81% after graduation stands at 81%. for research, such as the Gender Studies Centre, the Food Centre and the Migration and Diaspora Studies Centre. These modules may be combined with other subjects providing a complementary emphasis. There is also scope for taking option modules from outside anthropology.

42 For more information go to www.soas.ac.uk Photography Klapsa Klopsa Carnival, Cape Town by Sami Fortune Winton SOAS Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 43 Degree Programmes Languages and Cultures of China and Inner Asia Languages and Cultures of China and Inner Asia Degree Programmes

“ I chose to study at SOAS as, having lived and Languages and Cultures of China worked in both China and South Korea for a number of years, I felt the time was right to and Inner Asia achieve more formal qualifi cations in order to advance my professional career. I had a deep interest in East Asia and after doing some Our teaching research it was clear that SOAS’s reputation in KEY FACTS Asian studies is unmatched. Applicant/Place Ratio 6:1 1 Rigorous and challenging academic The6 International Chinese section community in the Department teaches environmentNSS Mandarin (Putonghua), the lingua franca of China One of my fondest memories at SOAS has to be Our community is diverse, multinational and the fi rst day of classes. I bumped into a familiar In the National Student Survey 2015, Asian and Taiwan and increasingly of the overseas SOAS is fi rst in the world for quality lectures and vibrant, welcoming the brightest minds from face but couldn’t place where I recognised him Studies received an overall satisfaction Chinese communities. Literary, documentary and course content, and second globally for expert over 130 di erent countries. SOAS has the ninth from. It turns out that 4 years previously we had score of 85%, with 89% satisfaction with philosophical works written in classical Chinese, lecturers in the latest student survey (Student highest percentage of international students in gone bungee jumping together in rural China! Barometer‘the teaching 2015). We on are my also course’ ranked joint-top as wellthe UKas a(Complete wide range University of prose, Guide poetry 2015), and making documentary texts in modern Chinese, are taught, It is these types of encounters that assured me in LondonDegrees for teaching quality in the National it a diverse cultural hub at the centre of one of that SOAS was clearly the right place for me to Student Survey 2015. We’re a world-class andthe students most cosmopolitan are trained to citiesread bothin the the world. traditional BA Chinese (Modern and Classical) pursue my studies.” institution for teaching and research, with one of full-form characters and the simplifi ed characters BA Chinese (Modern and Classical) and... the best student-sta ratios (11:1) in the country. promulgated by the People’s Republic of China. BA Chinese Studies 7 Engaged student union Jonathan Potter BA Tibetan and... SOAS was voted 1st in the UK for Political Scene BA Chinese (Modern and Classical) and Korean 2 Specialist resources Two other Chinese languages — Cantonese More Information and(Which? Hokkien 2014) (Taiwanese) and our — students are o ered are passionately The SOAS Library is one of only fi ve National engaged with the world issues. The SOAS SU has www.soas.ac.uk/cia to advanced students who can take Research Libraries in the UK, with more than 1.2 themover for 150 credit free in clubs Years and 3 and societies 4. for you to join. million items and extensive electronic resources Find out more on page X. in 400 languages. As the national library for Whythe SOAS?study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East it 8 Learn to think critically attracts scholars from all over the world. The study of China and Inner Asia covers one of the SOAS scholars grapple with the pressing issues that confront humanity in today’s complex 3oldest, Regional yet most specialism dynamic and important, regions of the world. Demand for linguists who specialise STUDYworld ABROAD – democracy, development, human rights, in thisYou region can choose has signifi from cantly a range increased of programmes in recent identity, legal systems, poverty, religion, social years,in the and arts, the humanities,choice of languages languages, available law or social change – whilst at the same time acting as in thesciences, Department each with is unmatched global relevance in Europe. and guardians of specialised knowledge in languages, specialist teaching in the regions of Asia, Africa periods and regions not available to study Throughand the our Middle study East. of the region we seek to anywhere else in Europe. understand the entirety of its cultures, using language4 Flexible and programmes literature as our principal vehicles. 9 A friendly, vibrant campus in the heart of the world’s greatest city By theseWhether means, you wantand through to specialise extended in a specifi study c periodsgeographical in China, region we aim or to gain surmount knowledge cultural of a London’s rich cultural and social life is literally on di rangeerences of andglobal arrive issues, at a ourview fl exibleof regional programme cultures our doorstep. It o ers students an unparalleled notstructure as exotic, allows inscrutable you to systems tailor your but programmeas instances environment in which to live and study, being a of theaccording diversity to of your shared interests. human Every experience. student is centre for government and law, Europe’s leading also o ered the opportunity to learn a language fi nancial market, a style-setting centre of multi- alongside their programme through the cultural life and intellectual hub. SOAS’ small Language Entitlement programme. size and low ratio of sta to students makes an intimate community at the centre of the 5 Diverse careers prospects university quarter of historic Bloomsbury, with the world renowned British Museum and the In a world of shrinking borders, the international British Library close by. expertise of our graduates is highly valued by employers. A degree from SOAS prepares 10 100 years of excellence you for a career within a global economy and 89% satisfaction with teaching (NSS) multicultural society. 2016 marks 100 years since SOAS was founded 89% Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkein as the School of Oriental Studies. Over the (Taiwanese) last century we have built a strong academic Careers in translation, education and reputation throughout the world and especially broadcasting. in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

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BA Chinese (Modern and Classical) BA Chinese (Modern and Classical) and... Graduate Destinations

A degree in Chinese Studies can prepare BA Chinese (Modern and Classical) you to undertake a wide range of careers in UCAS Codes The following modules are o ered in the many di erent sectors including marketing For single-subject degree: T100 BA/CHMC Department: and publishing, non-governmental agencies, For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 international political organisations,diplomacy, Duration 4 years Year 1 businesses, cultural organisations, embassies, May Be Combined With • Elementary Modern Chinese Language the public service and teaching Development Studies, Economics, English, Geography*, History, History of Art/Archaeology, Indonesian, • History and Culture of China Employers will be looking for highly skilled International Relations, Japanese Studies, Korean, Law, • Introduction to Classical Chinese recruits. A language and culture study Linguistics, Music, Politics, Social Anthropology, Study of Religions, Tibetan, World Philosophies programme does not just teach you a body of Year 2 facts, but also a range of skills, for example: * Taught at King’s College London • Modern and Classical Chinese Minimum Entry Requirements • the practical skills of careful listening (o ered at Beijing Normal University) A-Levels: AAB-ABB • Sinological research project and acquiring languages (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) • the intellectual skills of examining and IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level evaluating cultures and theories Year 3 No prior knowledge of the language or the region • Intermediate Modern Chinese Language • various transferable skills such as research, is required, but a foreign language at A-level or its analytical, communication, teamwork, problem equivalent is preferred. Students with prior knowledge • Modern Chinese Film and Theatre solving, time management and organisation skills. of Chinese exceeding GCSE level will, subject to a • Traditional Chinese Language and Literature 1 placement test, be allowed to join the programme What do Chinese Studies graduates do? ‘under advanced entry’, meaning that they will study • Elementary Cantonese modern Chinese language at a level appropriate to • Elementary Spoken Hokkien them. The Department also o ers elective modules in (Minnanyu, Taiwanese) Schools’ Relationships Manager Chinese on various levels for students wishing to obtain Mandarin Teacher or improve Chinese language skills in the context of Year 4 Digital Producer other degree programmes. Research Analyst For the most up to date programme information, • Advanced Modern Chinese Language Module Administrator please see • BA Dissertation in Chinese Studies On Set Translator (English-Mandarin) www.soas.ac.uk/cia/programmes/bachinese Schools Recruitment O cer • Modern Chinese Literature Social Art Salon Project Manager • Traditional Chinese Language and Literature 2 The BA Chinese (Modern and Classical) may be • Styles of Modern Chinese Literary Language Employers include: studied either as a single-subject or a two-subject degree. Year 2 of this four-year degree is currently Refer to the department website for the most up- Cypress Books Co. (UK) spent at Beijing Normal University. The curriculum to-date information and details of special modules Dragons in Europe is intended to produce graduates who possess in Chinese for advanced beginners. ITN a good grasp of Chinese literature and culture, Last Word Media who are competent in fi nding and using Chinese Liu Xiaodong and Yu Hong Studio language research materials, who are confi dent London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in reading classical Chinese and who have an Monolith Productions advanced all-round profi ciency in modern Chinese Shakespeare Schools Festival Suzhou, Anhui Number One High School Most two-subject degree students tend to weight The Crossroads Centre Employment for Chinese study their studies towards modern Chinese topics. All The Lord Nelson graduates, including fulltime work, part students, however, must study at least two years of time work and further study, after 6 classical Chinese. 81% months from graduation stands at 81%

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BA Chinese Studies

BA Chinese (Modern and Classical) and… • Elementary Spoken Hokkien Year 2 UCAS Codes (Minnanyu, Taiwanese) Two-subject degree students must take and pass T102 Ba/CHinS • Core Module: Choose one unit from List A, based a minimum of four units in Chinese, including on language ability. Core modules must be passed Duration 3 years all core units, over the module of their four-year Year 4 in order to proceed to the following year of study. Minimum Entry Requirements programme, in addition to the units taken during the Two-subject degree students can take one more • 1 Optional Unit: Choose one unit from List B year abroad. Chinese language module from the following list, A-Levels: AAB-ABB • 1 Optional Unit: Choose one unit from List C or D or from the list in year 3. To take a module from the (from 3 A-Levels excluding General Studies) Year 1 following list, it will normally be expected that they IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level • 1 Open Option Unit: Choose one unit from any list or an open option Core Chinese Units (All units are compulsory): will have successfully passed at least one 300 level No prior knowledge of the language or the region is module. Exceptions to this rule are made at the required, but a foreign language at A-level or equivalent • Elementary Modern Chinese Language 1 discretion of the module convenor. is preferred. Students with prior knowledge of Chinese Year 3 • Elementary Modern Chinese Language 2 will, subject to a placement test, study modern Chinese • Advanced Modern Chinese Language • 1 Optional Unit: Choose one unit from L ist A or B • Introduction to Classical Chinese language at the level appropriate to them. • BA Dissertation in Chinese Studies For the most up to date programme information, • 1 Optional Unit: Choose one unit from List C or D The fourth module unit is taken in the other subject. • Modern Chinese Literature please see • 1 Optional Unit: Choose one unit from any list Note: for most other subjects, this unit will also be • Traditional Chinese Language and Literature 2 www.soas.ac.uk/cia/degrees/bachinesestudies • 1 Open Option Unit: Choose one unit from any list considered as core, and this will be clearly stated on • Styles of Modern Chinese Literary Language or an open option the website or in the information provided by the • Elementary Spoken Hokkien (Minnanyu, other department. This means that for the majority This programme combines the study of Chinese Taiwanese) of two-subject degree students, all four Year 1 units language with the study of China-related subjects are core and must be passed in order to proceed. in various disciplines. Compared with the existing For other students, where the unit for the other single-subject BA Chinese degree, there is less subject is not core, they must pass at least three emphasis on language learning. Compared with units, including all core Chinese units, in order to be the existing two-subject BA Chinese and... degree, allowed to proceed to Year 2. there is more space to study China-related Advanced entry students: modules in a range of disciplines. The programme Students under advanced entry do not take also di ers from the other o erings in that there is Elementary Modern Chinese Language I and no year abroad included Elementary Modern Chinese Language II, but take instead one unit of Modern Chinese (Special Module Structure in Chinese III or higher) (core) and Introduction to The following modules are o ered in the Classical Chinese (core), as well as two units from Department: the other subject. Year 1 Year 2 • Core Module: Compulsory year abroad, currently at Beijing Choose one unit from List A, based on language Normal University. ability. Except: Chinese 101 and Chinese 102 are taken together as an accelerated double unit. Core modules must be passed in order to proceed to Year 3 the following year of study. Two-subject degree students who passed all seven • Compulsory Module: History and Culture of China units of Chinese in Years 1 and 2 are required to pass one module from the following list in Year 3. • 1 Optional Unit: Choose one unit from List C or D Naturally they are welcome to take more modules, • 1 Open Option Unit: Choose one unit from any list as long as this ﬁ ts in with the requirements for the or an open option other half of their degree. • Intermediate Modern Chinese Language 1 • Intermediate Modern Chinese Language 2 • Modern Chinese Film and Theatre • Traditional Chinese Language and Literature 1 • Elementary Cantonese

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Optional modules List B List D Music List A — Classical language units available — Non-language based disciplinary modules • ‘Musical Traditions of East Asia’ — Modern language units available Before selecting a module, students must ﬁ rst check Prerequisite: some background in music required; Available to students depending on their Elementary Level that the module is at the correct level. They must convenor’s permission required. language ability • Introduction to Classical Chinese also ensure that they meet any pre-requisites. • Pop and Politics in East Asia Musical Traditions of Elementary Level Lower intermediate level Anthropology East Asia Only one of these units can be studied a year. • Special module in Chinese: • Ethnography of a Selected Region Except: Chinese 101 and Chinese 102 are taken Reading Classical and Literary Chinese — China Prerequisite: “Introduction to Social Please see the website for the most up to date together as an accelerated double unit. Anthropology” to be taken in Year 1 as an optional modules www.soas.ac.uk/cia/degrees/ Higher intermediate level open option. bachinesestudies. • Elementary Modern Chinese Language 1 • Traditional Chinese Language and Literature 1 Available to year 2 or 3 students only. • Elementary Modern Chinese Language 2 Not all modules will be available every year and new • Special Module in Chinese 2 Advanced level History of Art and Archaeology modules may be added from time to time. • Traditional Chinese Language and Literature 2 • All Year 2 Lower intermediate level – Year 4 modules in Chinese Art and Only one of these units can be studied a year. List C Archaeology are available to students on this programme without prerequisite. • Special Module in Chinese 3 — Language-based disciplinary modules and regional languages (subject to prerequisite) • Special Module in Chinese 4 Politics and International Studies Elementary level • Taiwan’s political and economic development Higher intermediate level Prerequisite: • Government and politics of China — full year Both of these modules can be studied in the same Chinese 101/102 or Special Module in Chinese II. Available to 2nd or 3rd year students. year, or in subsequent years. • Elementary Spoken Hokkien • Intermediate Modern Chinese Language 1 (Minnanyu, Taiwanese) Law • Intermediate Modern Chinese Language 2 • Law and Institutions of Contemporary China is Lower intermediate level available to third-year students only. Advanced level Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Both of these modules can be studied in the same Special Module in Chinese 4 ‘Chinese Law,’ to be taken in Year 1 or year, or in subsequent years. Year 2 as an open option. • Modern Chinese Film and Theatre • Advanced Modern Chinese Language • Chinese law • Elementary Cantonese • Styles of Modern Chinese Literary Language Religious Studies Higher intermediate level • African Missionaries Prerequisite: passed at least one modern language module • Sages Through the Ages: Confucius and Laozi at 300-level. • Situating China I: China and Other World Views • Modern Chinese Literature Before ‘Westernization’ • Situating China II: Missionaries and Misﬁ ts in the Advanced level British Construction of China Prerequisite: passed at least one modern language module at History 300-level; those doing a dissertation on a classical • Manchu Society and Culture: An Alternative subject must have completed Chinese 404 or must History of China (1600–1997) take Chinese 404 in the same year. • Traders, Believers, Rebels: A Social History of Islam • BA Dissertation in Chinese Studies in China (650–2008) • Opium & Empires: China’s Narcotic Trade and Culture in Global Context (I) • Christianity in China (1600–1949): Historical Impact and Interpretations (I)

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BA Tibetan and...

Year 4 UCAS Codes See page 184 In the ﬁ nal year, students can take further language modules in the Department, as well as advanced- Duration 3 or 4 years level reading modules o ered by the Department May Be Combined With of the Study of Religions. Additional modules in Chinese, Development Studies, Economics, English, Tibetan history, culture and religion are once again Geography, History, History of Art/ Archaeology, available. Linguistics, Social Anthropology, Study of Religions, World Philosophies Minimum Entry Requirements A-Levels: ABB-BBB (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) IB: 33 points with 5/5/5 at Higher level No prior knowledge of the language is required. Subjects preferred: A foreign language at A-level or equivalent is preferred Interview policy: Candidates with ‘nonstandard’ qualiﬁ cations are usually invited. For the most up to date programme information, please see www.soas.ac.uk/cia/degrees/batibetanand

The BA Tibetan is only available as a two-subject degree. The programme can be taken over either three years or four (including a year abroad). All students on the module are required to obtain an elementary knowledge of both modern and classical Tibetan.

In later years they can choose to focus exclusively on either the modern or the classical language and culture.

Year 1 Students take ‘Intensive Elementary Tibetan’ as their core module, and two other modules in the other subject, depending on the requirement of their degrees.

Year 2 Students take ‘The Cultural History of Tibet’ as a core module, and also one unit of Tibetan as a core language module. Two other modules in the other subject are taken, depending on the requirement of their degrees.

Year 3 For four-year degree students, this is the year spent abroad. For three-year degree students, this is the ﬁ nal year (see Year 4 below).

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Development Studies 94% satisfaction with teaching (NSS) 94% Careers in the charity sector, non- governmental organisations (NGOs) KEY FACTS in the contexts in which it occurs. Through this contextual focus, students are able to see how and the government Applicant/Place Ratio 7:1 similar policies and development interventions NSS have di erent outcomes based on the particular In the National Student Survey 2015, we political systems, cultures and societies into which received an overall satisfaction score they are introduced. Our sta have on-going links of 100%, with 94% satisfaction with ‘the with international organizations (including UN teaching on my course’ agencies, the World Bank, NATO, ILO), governments, the public sector, trade unionists and NGOs. Degrees BA Development Studies Students of the department may choose to study BA Development Studies and… an African or Asian language as part of their More Information programme. As well as o ering a range of highly www.soas.ac.uk/development relevant and fascinating optional modules within the Development Studies, our students may also access additional modules from other SOAS departments including Politics and Economics, in addition to Why study Development Studies at SOAS? relevant modules from the King’s College London Geography Department. Optional modules and Development Studies is an exciting and compelling other teaching ranges from the theoretical to the area of study. It addresses the major issues and more practical. Insights into the challenges of challenges facing the global community in relation development work are also explored in a non- to international development today, including assessed seminar series. Many of our students fundamental social and economic change, the are involved in development-related activism factors that keep people poor, and the international, and voluntary work, with the SOAS Detainee national and local e orts to reduce poverty, Support Group and the SOAS Student Action for insecurity and vulnerability in the developing world. Refugees well represented by our students.

A Development Studies degree provides an Teaching is carried out by passionate and excellent foundation for those who wish to work enthusiastic sta members, who employ lively and accessible teaching styles to engage and in this important fi eld. Through inclusive core ” Having attended one of the open days at SOAS I stimulate students. Our programmes employ a modules and more specialised options, students in realised how many interesting modules one can range of assessment methods including unseen Development Studies participate in a challenging, study in the development department. I found examinations, assessed essays and also book multi-disciplinary exploration of international SOAS’ perspective on teaching really interesting reports, peer reviews and the analysis of fi lmed development, poverty, and economic and social and compelling, and the opportunity to learn materials. In the third year, students have the change in non-western countries. Based upon from so many di erent members of sta opportunity to work with a supervisor to produce the internationally recognised research expertise seemed too good to miss! of our sta , the programmes examine key issues a dissertation on a subject of their choice. and themes in international development. My time at SOAS has fl own by! It’s been the The department also o ers Development Studies most incredible three years… I’ve developed so as a joint degree (Development Studies and…), Our teaching much academically, alongside having the most allowing students to combine Development fun imaginable living in London, making new Studies with programmes drawn from the full The Department of Development Studies o ers a friends, and discovering what student life has range of SOAS degrees, and so gain excellent unique and dynamic environment in which to learn to o er. and grow. Its teaching is based on specialized training in both Development Studies and a social science, humanity or language discipline. knowledge and interest in how development is SOAS has pushed me to think creatively and enacted in relatively low-income countries in with new perspective, and has been absolutely Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America formative for my direction for the future.” but also highlights continuities with the lives of poor and vulnerable people in rich and middle- Katie McCullum income countries. Following on from SOAS’ BA Development Studies specialisation in Africa and Asia, the department and Social Anthropology believes strongly that development must be studied

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BA Development Studies BA Development Studies and... Graduate destinations

The multidisciplinary approach of a Development The full range of options o ered by the Department UCAS Codes Studies degree develops the ability to examine can be found on our website (www.soas.ac.uk/ the big picture and make connections For single subject degree: L905 BA/DevS development), but they include: ‘Introduction to For two-subject degree codes: between di erent disciplines. The degree Global Forced Migration Studies’; ‘Issues in Gender not only teaches you a body of information, Duration 3 years, or 4 years when combined and Development’; Global Commodity Chains, but also a range of skills, for example: with a language. Production Networks and Informal Work’; Political May Be Combined With Economy of Finance, Debt and Development’; and • analytical and critical skills African Studies, Arabic+, Burmese++, Chinese+, many others. For the most up to date information, • the ability to think laterally and Economics, Geography*, History, Indonesian++, please see our website International Relations, Korean+, Law, Linguistics, employ critical reasoning Students also have the opportunity to take a number Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Persian, Politics, Social • a high level of cultural awareness Anthropology, South Asian Studies++, South East Asian of development-related options in Geography • problem solving Studies, Study of Religions, Swahili+, Thai++, Tibetan++, through our links with King’s College London. • synthesising information from di erent Turkish+, Vietnamese++ World Philosophies perspectives and formulating ideas + 4-year degree with (compulsory) 1 year abroad Year 1 ++ 3- or 4-year degree with option of 1 year abroad * Taught at King’s College London • Critical Reasoning in Contemporary What do Development Development (1.0) Studies graduates do? Minimum Entry Requirements A-Levels: AAA-AAB • Introduction to Development Studies (1.0) Development Policy O cer (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) • Introduction to Political Economy of Coordinator of Education IB: 37 points with 6/6/6 at Higher level Development (1.0) Resourcing Executive Applicants with non-standard qualifi cations maybe • An open option in another department (1.0) Manager of Fundraising, Communications invited for interview and Administration For the most up to date programme information, Year 2 Freelance Broadcast Journalist please see Project Support O cer www.soas.ac.uk/development/programmes/badevstuds • Comparative Studies on Development (1.0) Marketing Analyst • Introduction to Development Practice (0.5) Human Rights O cer Development Studies is by defi nition • Key Thinkers and Theories in Development (0.5) Employers include: multidisciplinary, drawing heavily from subjects • Two units from the Development Studies optional such as geography, economics, anthropology, modules or one unit in Development Studies and a BBC World Service politics and law, but has developed its own unit from the available open options Department for International Development (DfID) disciplinary focus. It studies social, political and economic changes in the developing world within Bloomberg Year 2 Development Studies Options may include: British Red Cross specifi c environmental, historical and cultural • Development Communication (0.5) British Council contexts. Through a study of the problems of Save the Children development, students are expected to acquire • Development and Confl ict (0.5) Palestine Red Crescent Association analytical skills, learn how the global and the local • Governance and Development (0.5) UNICEF Ethiopia interact, present materials and ideas e ectively, and develop a critical and non-Eurocentric attitude to • Introduction to Global Forced Migration the understanding of development. Studies (1.0) • Land, Natural Resources, Development and BA Development Studies Environmental Change (0.5) All Development Studies students take • Non-Governmental Organisations, Development Employment for graduates studying three introductory modules: in Year 1 they and Change (0.5) Development Studies as a joint degree take ‘Introduction to Development Studies’, including full time work, part time • Political Economy of Finance, Debt and and ‘Introduction to Political Economy of work and further study, at 6 months Development (0.5) 82% Development’; and in Year 2, ‘Comparative Studies after graduation stands at 82% on Development’. These modules provide an extensive introduction to key issues in international development (such as gender and development, the environment and development, violence and confl ict, and the role of NGOs).

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Year 2 Geography Options • Issues of the Working Poor and Development (0.5) • Governance and Development (0.5) three language units in the fi rst year must do the (run King’s College London (KCL)): • Independent Study Project in Development Studies • Introduction to Global Forced Migration Studies Year 1 and Year 2 compulsory units in Development Studies in Year 3. Please note that fi nal year students • Climate Variability, Change and Society (0.5) (1.0) • Land, Natural Resources, Development and may not take any introductory level modules, • Development Geographies: Livelihood and • Introduction to Global Forced Migration Environmental Change (0.5) including languages. Policy Contexts (0.5) Studies (1.0) • Non-Governmental Organisations, Development Year 3 Development Studies options may include: • Ecological and Cultural Biogeography (0.5) • Land, Natural Resources, Development and and Change (0.5) • Development and Confl ict (0.5) • Environmental Remote Sensing (0.5) Environmental Change (0.5) • Political Economy of Finance, Debt and • Development Communication (0.5) • Natural Hazards (0.5) • Neoliberalism, Democracy and Development (0.5) Development (0.5) • Governance and Development (0.5) • Society, Environment and Geography: • Non-Governmental Organisations, Development Nature and Culture (0.5) and Change (0.5) Year 2 Geography Modules (KCL): • Independent Study Project in Development Studies (1.0) • Water and Development (0.5) • Political Economy of Finance, Debt and • Climate Variability, Change and Society Development (0.5) • Development Geographies: Livelihood • Introduction to Global Forced Migration Studies (1.0) Year 2 Economics Options: • Security (0.5) and Policy Contexts • Issues in Borders and Development (0.5) Note: Introduction to Economic Analysis is a • Themes in Contemporary Development: Civil • Ecological and Cultural Biogeography prerequisite for all of the options below: Society and Social Movements (0.5) • Environmental Remote Sensing • Issues in Development Practice (0.5) • Banking and Finance (1.0) • Work Placement in Development Practice, • Human Geography: Space, Place and Society • Issues in Gender and Development (0.5) including written assessment. • Economics of Developing Countries (1) (1.0) • Natural Hazards Society, Environment and • Issues in Global Commodity Chains, Production Networks and Informal Work (0.5) • International Economics (1.0) Geography: Nature and Culture Year 3 Geography modules (KCL) • Water and Development • Issues of the Working Poor and Development (0.5) Year 2 Politics Options These modules count as Development Studies • Land, Natural Resources, Development and Options for all students except those taking BA • Comparative Political Sociology of Asia and Year 2 Economics Options: Environmental Change (0.5) Development Studies and Geography. For modules Africa (1.0) • Neoliberalism, Democracy and Development (0.5) available please see the ‘Year 2 Geography Modules Note: Introduction to Economic Analysis is a • Government and Politics of China (1.0) (KCL)’ prerequisite for all of the options below. • Non-governmental Organisations, Development • Government and Politics of South Asia (1.0) • Banking and Finance in Economic Development and Change (0.5) • Government and Politics of the Middle East (1.0) BA Development Studies and... (1.0) • Political Economy of Finance, Debt and Development (0.5) • Political Theory (1.0) Students take two units in Development Studies. • Economics of Developing Countries (I) (1.0) All students take Introduction to Development • Security (BA) (0.5) • Politics of Development (1.0) • International Economics (1.0) Studies and Introduction to Political Economy of • Themes in Contemporary Development: Civil • Southeast Asian Government and Politics (1.0) Development. The remaining two units may be Year 2 Politics Options: Society & Social Movements (0.5) • Taiwan’s Political and Economic Development (1.0) completed through their other subject and/or open • Comparative Political Sociology of Asia and Africa • Work Placement in Development Practice, • The State and Politics in Africa (1.0) options. (1.0) including written assessment. Year 2 • Government and Politics of China (1.0) Year 3 Year 3 Geography modules (KCL) Students take the core module Comparative Studies • Government and Politics of South Asia (1.0) • Four units from the Development Studies optional on Development. The remaining module units may These modules count as Development Studies modules or 3 Development Studies units and one • Government and Politics of the Middle East (1.0) be taken from: one unit or two half units from the options for all students except those taking BA open option • Political Theory (1.0) Year 2 Development Studies options; two units Development Studies and Geography. For modules from the other subject of the degree; any Year • Politics of Development (1.0) available please see the ‘Year 2 Geography Modules (KCL)’. Year 3 Development Studies 2 undergraduate Economics or Politics option • Southeast Asian Government and Politics (1.0) optional modules may include: available to Development Studies; a language of • Taiwan’s Political and Economic Development (1.0) • Development Communication (0.5) Africa or Asia; or any Year 2 Geography module run Year 4 by King’s College London (KCL). • The State and Politics in Africa (1.0) • Development and Confl ict (0.5) Students who have combined Development Studies with a language follow the Year 3 syllabus. • Governance and Development (0.5) Year 2 Development Studies Options Year 3 • Issues in Borders and Development (0.5) may include: Students may choose further specialist options, an • Issues in Gender and Development (0.5) • Development and Confl ict (0.5) independent study project, or an open option. • Issues in Global Commodity Chains, Production • Development Communication (0.5) Networks and Informal Work (0.5) Students returning from a year abroad having taken

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Economics “ The BSc Economics programme is unique as not only do you study the fi nancial side of KEY FACTS of our mission is to ensure that all our students economy, you are also taught development graduate with an excellent understanding of economics and emerging markets by specialist Applicant/Place Ratio 5:1 mainstream economic theory and the ability to academics. This combination means the world NSS apply modern quantitative techniques to a range becomes your oyster after graduating and In the National Student Survey 2015, of complex problems. However, and in contrast to you can make an impact. The combination Economics received a score of 86% the approach of most UK economics departments, of heterodox and mainstream theories also satisfaction with ‘the teaching on my we also equip our students with a proper makes the course interesting, as you are open course’. understanding of the limitations of orthodox theory. to di erent ideas and you are taught to be critical of the world. Being in the centre of Degrees For us, a proper economics education requires an the world’s leading fi nancial hub, London, is BSc Economics understanding and appreciation of the criticism an added bonus as it opens up doors to many BA Economics and... levelled at the orthodoxy by the great economic opportunities and experiences that complement BSc Development Economics thinkers of the past two centuries, including Keynes, your studies.” Marx, Kaldor, Schumpeter and Kalecki. For us, market More Information failure is the norm rather than the exception, and Arjun Singh Gurdip Singh economic development therefore requires a range BSc Economics www.soas.ac.uk/economics of state interventions, not least selective industrial policy and managed rather than free trade. For us, Why study Economics at SOAS? a blend of activist fi scal and monetary policy is the solution to the problem of chronic unemployment, which a ected the world economy in the 1930s and Economics as a discipline probes the mechanism of has done so again since 2007. We do not believe that society and explains the factors and processes that the economic problems of any country, whether it be underpin production, exchange, distribution and Kenya, China, Greece or the UK, can be understood other economic activities. By doing so, it seeks to without country-specifi c knowledge and experience. inform economic policy, as well as understand the And for us, mathematics is a good servant but consequences of economic and social well-being. a bad master, and while technical expertise is important, it is no substitute for an understanding Our undergraduate programmes provide the of institutions, structures and political economy. training in microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods that will enable you When taught in this way, the study of economics to pursue a successful career in an economics- is an exhilarating experience, not least because related profession or to go on to postgraduate of the expertise of our sta . We have superb work in any branch of economics. We are also econometricians and economic theorists. We distinctive in o ering a broad portfolio of modules have made the study of countries as diverse as on development economics in poor countries. Bangladesh, Iran, the USA and Tanzania our life’s work, and we have a range of regional modules Taken in conjunction with language options or as on o er that refl ect this body of knowledge. We part of a two-subject degree, these modules enable have experts on the economics of Karl Marx, Mao our students to graduate with a real insight into the Zedong and Michal Kalecki. We will teach you about economic problems faced by developing countries the limitations of the Eurozone and attempts to in Asia, the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. In promote the development of similar systems in the addition, we have a cluster of sta who specialise Asia-Pacifi c region. And our sta will introduce you in fi nance, international economy, environment, to topics as diverse as environmental economics, labour, gender and history of economic thoughts. the operation of central banks, fair trade schemes Our teaching and the economics of labour migration.

Founded in 1962, the Department of Economics at 86% satisfaction with teaching (NSS) SOAS is one of the country’s leading departments 86% Careers in ﬁ nance, management, specialising in the economics of development and broadcasting and accountancy. growth in developing countries, while employing a pluralistic approach to economic theory. Part

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BSc Economics BA Economics and... Graduate Destinations

A degree in Economics can prepare you to undertake • One open option from all the Year 1 modules UCAS Codes a number of careers in both business and public available across SOAS (including a wide range of sectors, such as banking and fi nancial analysis and For single-subject degree: L100/ BScE language modules) policy development and management. Graduates For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 from the department have been employed by Duration 3 or 4 years. Year 2 many di erent organisations including global May Be Combined With Core modules commercial organisations, national governments African Studies, Arabic+, Burmese++, Chinese+, • Microeconomic Analysis and international development agencies. Development Studies, Geography*, Hebrew+, History, Indonesian++, Japanese+, Japanese Studies, Korean+, • Macroeconomic Analysis Studying Economics can help you develop Law, Linguistics, Middle Eastern Studies, Persian, Politics, • Econometrics or Quantitative Methods for Social Anthropology, South Asian Studies++, South a range of transferable and subject Economists (if not taken in Year 1) related skills. These can include: East Asian Studies, Study of Religions, Swahili+, Thai++, Tibetan++, Turkish+, Vietnamese++, World Philosophies And one of the following • assimilating, structuring and analysing qualitative and quantitative data + 4-year degree with (compulsory) 1 year spent abroad • Issues in Development Economics OR Banking and ++ 3 or 4-year degree with option of 1 year abroad Finance in Developing Countries OR International • communicating results and ideas to * Taught at King’s College London Economics OR one module from a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences Minimum Entry Requirements options available in the Department and across • problem solving skills including A-Levels: AAA-AAB SOAS (including languages) strategic thinking and adaptability (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) IB: 37 points with 6/6/6 at Higher level Year 3 What do Economics graduates do? Mathematics at A-level or equivalent is desirable but Core module not essential. Applicants who do not have A-level Financial Analyst Mathematics should have at least a B at GCSE level. • Econometrics (if not taken in Year 2) Sustainability Consultant Applicants with non-standard qualifi cations may be • Three (or four if Econometrics was taken in Year Assistant Economist invited for interview. 2) modules from a wide range of optional modules Policy Data Manager For the most up to date programme information, Graduate Tax Trainee please see including: Equity Derivative Worker www.soas.ac.uk/economics/programmes/bscecon • Global Economic Policy Sustainability and Strategy Consultant Monitoring Analyst • Environmental Economics Freelance Broadcast Journalist While the undergraduate degrees guide students • History of Economic Thought Risk Consultant towards modules that build on each other, the • Gender Economics Executive Management Trainee structure is fl exible and allows for as much individual Sales Business Developer choice as is compatible with academic coherence. • Economic Development of the Asia-Pacifi c Region Trainee Chartered Accountant • Economic Development of Japan BSc Economics • Economic Development of China Employers include: As a single-subject degree, BSc Economics includes • Economic Development of the Middle East the following modules: BBC World Service • Economic Development of South Asia Bloomberg L.P • Economic Development of Africa Year 1 Deloitte • Applied Econometrics Goldman Sachs Core modules • Or one open option or intercollegiate module Grant Thornton • Introduction to Economic Analysis IFAD (International Fund for • Comparative Growth in Africa and Asia Alternatively, students may undertake an optional Agricultural Development) Employment for Economic Graduates, independent study project in their fi nal year instead Ofgem (O ce of Gas and Electricity Markets) including fulltime work, part time • Introduction to Quantitative Methods for of one of the above units. PWC work and further study, after 6 months Economists or Quantitative Methods for Myers Clark (Chartered Accountants) 91% from graduation stands at 91% Economists (for those without A-level Capital Economics mathematics or equivalent) OR • Quantitative Methods for Economists (for those with A-level mathematics (grade A or B) or equivalent)

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BA Economics and… For the most up to date programme information • History of Economic Thought Year 3 The two-subject degree combines economics visit www.soas.ac.uk/economics/programmes/ • Gender Economics Core modules baeconand with another discipline or language, including the • Economic Development of the Asia-Pacifi c Region • Either Microeconomics OR Macroeconomics following: (if not taken in Year 2) With Economics appearing fi rst in the degree title • Economic Development of Japan Students may take one (or two) from the following: Other disciplines — African Studies, Development Year 1 • Economic Development of China • Global Economic Policy Studies, Geography (taught at King’s College Core modules • Economic Development of the Middle East London), History, Law, Linguistics, Politics, Social • Environmental Economics • Introduction to Economic Analysis • Economic Development of South Asia Anthropology, South Asian Studies, South East Asian • History of Economic Thought Studies, Study of Religions; And one of the following: • Applied Econometrics • Gender Economics • Comparative Growth in Asia and Africa • Economic Development of Africa Languages — Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Hebrew, • Economic Development of the Asia-Pacifi c Region • Introduction to Quantitative Methods for • Independent Study Project Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Persian, Economists (for those without A-level • Banking and Finance (if not taken in Year 2) • Economic Development of Japan Swahili, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. mathematics or equivalent) • Economic Development of China Two-subject degrees take three or four years OR With Economics appearing second in the degree title • Economic Development of the Middle East depending on the subject involved. Some two- • Quantitative Methods for Economists • Economic Development of South Asia (for those with A-level mathematics (grade A or B) subject programmes in Economics and a language Year 1 • Applied Econometrics or equivalent) (like Japanese, Chinese or Arabic) take four years, Core modules and include one or two years of language alone and • Economic Development of Africa • Introduction to Economic Analysis an extended visit to the country concerned. Others, Year 2 • Independent Study Project like Economics and History, Politics or Urdu take And one of the following Core modules • Banking and Finance (if not taken in Year 2) only three years. • Comparative Growth in Asia and Africa • Microeconomic Analysis • Introduction to Quantitative Methods for As with the single-subject degree, students taking OR Economists (for those without A-level a two-subject three-year degree must take four • Macroeconomic Analysis mathematics or equivalent) module units each academic year, making a total of twelve units. A minimum of four module units must AND or normally be taken in the subject named second • Introduction to Quantitative Methods for • Quantitative Methods for Economists (for in the degree title and a minimum of fi ve module Economists (if not taken in Year 1) those with A-level mathematics (grade A or B) units in the subject named fi rst in the degree title. At least one of the following: or equivalent) A maximum of seven module units can be taken in • Quantitative Methods for Economists either subject. (if not already taken in Year 1) Year 2 For some two-subject degrees it is not possible to • Issues in Development Economics Core modules study economics in the second year of the degree • Banking and Finance • Microeconomic Analysis module (e.g. Economics and Chinese). In such • Econometrics OR cases, the headings Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 below • Macroeconomic Analysis do not apply strictly and should be interpreted as a • International Economics guide to progression. AND • Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Year 3 It should be noted that BA Development Studies and Economists (if not taken in Year 1) Core modules Economics and BSc Development Economics are Students may take one (or two) of the following di erent and distinct degrees. A BA in Development • Either Microeconomics OR Macroeconomics • Quantitative Methods for Economists Studies and Economics is a two-subject degree, in (if not taken in Year 2) which approximately half the modules taken would (if not already taken in Year 1) AND be outside economics. However, students following • Issues in Development Economics • Quantitative Methods for Economists a BSc degree in Development Economics will take • Banking and Finance the majority of their modules within the Department (if not taken in Year 2) • Econometrics of Economics, and only open option module units At least one from the following: • International Economics can be taken in another department. • Global Economic Policy • Environmental Economics

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BSc Development Economics “ I have made friends from not only my own culture, but also from di erent cultures. It literally feels like meeting the world at SOAS. Lots of students are either bilingual or multilingual which makes it feel like we are interconnected, even though we are from Structure UCAS Codes di erent countries all over the world. The L172 BSc/DE The single-subject degree BSc Development reputation and recognition of SOAS as a leading Economics includes the following modules: Duration 3 years academic institution motivates me to be better and work hard to achieve my goals. The fact Minimum Entry Requirements Year 1 that I am privileged to study here, inspires me A-Levels:AAA-AAB Core modules to do well in my degree and help maintain the (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) • Introduction to Economic Analysis reputation SOAS holds, In simple words my time IB: 37 points with 6/6/6 at Higher level at SOAS is unforgettable and one of the best 3 • Comparative Growth in Africa and Asia Applicants who do not have A-level Mathematics should years of my life.” have at least a B at GCSE level. Applicants with non- • Introduction to Quantitative Methods for standard qualifi cations may be invited for interview Economists or Quantitative Methods for Parisa Khan For the most up to date programme information, Economists (for those without A-level BSc Economics please see mathematics or equivalent) www.soas.ac.uk/economics/programmes/bscdevecon OR • Quantitative Methods for Economists (for those The distinctiveness of the BSc Development with A-level mathematics A or B equivalent) Economics degree at SOAS lies in the application • One open option of relevant theoretical concepts to real issues in the countries of Africa, Asia and the Middle Year 2 East. Students develop expertise in the essential Core Modules conceptual apparatus of economics, including the necessary statistical and econometrical tools, and • Microeconomic Analysis gain a fi rm understanding of the basic theoretical • Macroeconomic Analysis and analytical issues. • Issues in Development Economics Any one of the following: BSc Development Economics is a three-year single- subject degree. It provides a thorough grounding • Quantitative Methods for Economists in economic theory and analysis, with an emphasis (if not taken in Year 1) or Econometrics on the economics of developing countries. While • Banking and Finance introductory units in economics are followed in Year • International Economics 1, students in Years 2 and 3 take more specialised modules dealing with economic development as • One open option (or an intercollegiate module) well as modules focusing on specifi c regions in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. No preliminary knowledge Year 3 of the subject or of any region is required. • Quantitative Methods for Economists (if not taken in Year 2) It should be noted that BSc Development Economics • Three further options, with at least two modules is separate from BA Economics and Development focusing on a region in Africa and Asia Studies. The Development Studies/Economics • An open option may be taken combination is a two-subject degree programme in which half the modules taken may be outside the Department of Economics. BSc Development Economics students, however, will take the majority of their modules within the Department, with open options in other departments.

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English

KEY FACTS Our teaching Applicant/Place Ratio 5:1 You will Degrees • discover and learn to analyse how the English BA English language has been shaped and adapted by BA English and… di erent cultures More Information • acquire in-depth knowledge of literatures www.soas.ac.uk/english in English from around the globe, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas • develop a range of transferable skills in writing, Why study English at SOAS? research, presentation, critical engagement, independent study, and teamwork Studying English at SOAS o ers an exciting approach that brings new voices and global relevance to the discipline through our specialist expertise in Asia, You will also gain all the benefi ts you would expect Africa and the Middle East. Building on existing from a high-quality English degree taught with a strengths in literatures, languages and linguistics global dimension in a university at the forefront from around the world, English at SOAS also looks of international and multicultural studies. to its own location and literary heritage in the heart of London’s Bloomsbury. From our position in the Alongside core modules in sociolinguistics and ‘North’ and particularly London, we are interested in literary studies, the programme allows you to the ways in which English - in all its variations as a develop and pursue a range of other interests fi eld of literary study - has long been in dialogue with through optional modules in politics, development, its neighbours in the northern hemisphere and across history, languages, and fi lm, to name but a few. As the Global South. Our vision is an interrogative one a result, as a student on the BA English as SOAS - cutting edge, deeply committed to interdisciplinary you’ll develop a broad knowledge and skills base research and teaching across the humanities, and for the future, whether that be in further study, or engaged with metropolitan, cosmopolitan and as part of the career path you choose to take. island histories. English at SOAS is truly international and the fi rst degree of its kind in the UK. Graduate destinations

At SOAS you will be in a fantastic professional A degree in English at SOAS provides you with network in the literary hub of the capital: a place excellent training for careers in media, journalism, to meet like-minded peers, but also alumni, sta , publishing, creative writing, education, arts and cultural organisations, and the civil service. “ I chose to study English at university because and visiting speakers. Our new ‘Conversations I studied both Literature and Language at in Bloomsbury’ series, launched in 2015, takes Graduates will also ﬁ nd employment in international charity, NGOs and social enterprise areas. A-Level and enjoyed the in-depth analysis of its inspiration from the book by Mulk Raj Anand poetry, novels and plays. The global focus of the and our own Faber Building, where T. S. Eliot, syllabus for the degree programme at SOAS was the famous poet and dramatist, worked as a big selling point for me. an editorial director when it was the home of independent publishing house Faber & Faber. My course has been experimental in that we are the ﬁ rst cohort of English students who will Many novelists, poets, journalists, theatre directors graduate from SOAS. A lot of support is o ered and performers have studied at SOAS: Jung to us in terms of writing our essays, learning to Chang, Zeinab Badawi, Saira Shah, Freya Stark, MK manage university level work and so forth. The Asante, Ishtiyaq Shukri, Willis Barnstone, among specialisation of our modules is fantastic and others. Honorary graduates and fellows also allows you to learn about literatures that you include award-winning writers J. M. Coetzee, wouldn’t be exposed to anywhere else..” Ben Okri, Wole Soyinka, and Meera Syal. Madiina Dahir See https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/fellows/ BA English

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BA English BA English and...

Year 2 Year 3 UCAS Codes UCAS Codes Q300 BAENG The core module in the second year follows the Q300 BAENG Year Abroad for students taking this degree as global trajectory of the novel: combined honours with BA Arabic, BA Hebrew, Duration 3 years Duration 4 years • The Novel and Its Others Hindi Pathway, BA Japanese, Nepali Pathway, BA Minimum Entry Requirements May Be Combined With Persian, BA Swahili, BA Tibetan, BA Turkish and Urdu A-Levels:AAA-AAB Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Pathway. (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) Other module options include Fictions of History, South Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Persian, Swahili, Thai, Tibetan, Asian Literature in English, and a range of modules on IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese; World Philosophies. For students combining the degree with BA Asian and African literatures (both in English and in Please see the website for updates on degree combinations. Chinese, BA South East Asian Studies and BA Korean Subjects Preferred: translation), as well as options in cinema, linguistics, Minimum Entry Requirements the Year Abroad will take place in Year 2. English Literature media, society, or another language unit. A level [A grade] or IB equivalent is required A-Levels: AAB Year 4 For the most up to date programme information, Year 3 (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) please see IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level Compulsory Modules In the fi nal year students will write a dissertation, www.soas.ac.uk/english which will include training sessions on literary Subjects Preferred: BA Dissertation in English and one unit from theory and writing and research skills. They will A foreign language at A Level, or equivalent, is preferred the following: The programme consists of compulsory modules have a choice of advanced literature modules on For the most up to date programme information, • Empire and the Postcolonial: Race, on key thematic concerns but with the fl exibility postcolonial literature, transnational literature, please see Genders, Sexualities to choose modules on literature, languages, and a special author. On the Linguistics side, they www.soas.ac.uk/baenglishand • Southern Spaces may choose Psychology of Multilingualism and/or linguistics, or a combination of them. Students • A Special Author will also be able to take modules on anthropology, Development Communication. Students also have Structure • Development Communication cinema, culture, development, diaspora, history, the option of taking another regional literature, media, migration, philosophy, politics and religion. cinema, or media module, another language unit or Year 1 • Contemporary African literature an open option. Compulsory Modules • War, Revolution and Independence in South East They may also combine English with another • English in the Global World and one of the Asian Literatures in Translation For an up to date list of modules please see www. subject. following modules: soas.ac.uk/english • The City and the Countryside in South East • Ways of Reading: Introduction to Critical Theory Asian Literatures Structure • Global Shakespeare • Persian Poetry in Translation Year 1 • Two units in your chosen language • Literary Traditions and Culture of Korea The fi rst year consists of three compulsory modules: • Trajectories of Modernity in 20th Century Literature N.B. Students enrolled on BA English and Arabic or Korean Literature • Global Shakespeare BA English and Chinese take the compulsory English • Ways of Reading: Introduction to Critical Theory module and three language units in Year 1. Plus two further units in your chosen language

Linguistics: Year 2 English in the Global World Compulsory Modules • Ways of Reading: Introduction to Critical Theory The fourth unit can be an introductory module • Global Shakespeare and one unit from the following: on the culture of Asia, Asia or the Middle East or a • The Novel and Its Others language module. • Intercultural communication and interaction • Issues in World Englishes • Fictions of History

Or one regional literature module Two further units in your chosen language

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Film Studies BA Global Cinema and Screen Arts

KEY FACTS media; there is also a vibrant culture of research, with about 20 students undertaking doctoral study, Number of sta : 21 and running an annual fi lm studies conference. Year 2 UCAS Codes Degrees RT19 Compulsory Module (30 credits) and options (90 BA Global Cinema and Screen Arts Year round there is an exciting programme of fi lm credits). Within option modules, a minimum of 60 festivals, screenings, public lectures, and conferences Duration 3 years full time, 4 years part time More Information credits should be made up of fi lm modules, while run by sta and students of the Centre for Film For the most up to date programme information, the remaining 30 credits will be an open option (fi lm, www.soas.ac.uk/fi lm-studies/ba-global- Studies: in 2015, such events included the Indonesian please see language, literature, or screen writing modules). cinema-and-screen-arts fi lm festival and international conference; the www.soas.ac.uk/fi lm-studies/ba-global-cinema-and- conference ‘Film and History: The Korean Example’ screen-arts Year 3 (in collaboration with the 10th Korean Film Festival); Dissertation (core requirement) (30 credits) and Why study Film Studies at SOAS? the annual African Film Public Lecture; and an This programme allows you to study a range of options (90 credits). Within option modules, a event with Palme d’Or-winning Thai fi lmmaker With the ubiquity of moving images and screens historical and contemporary global cinematic minimum of 60 credits should be made up of fi lm Apichatpong Weerasethakul. The fact that SOAS is in our contemporary world, it is vital that new traditions in-depth, while allowing you to develop modules, while the remaining 30 credits will be an located in the heart of Bloomsbury, surrounded by generations of scholars study fi lm and screen arts your critical reasoning skills as well as an array of open option (fi lm, language, literature, or screen cinemas o ering exciting programmes (for example, to develop audiovisual literacy to be able to fl uently linguistic and practical fi lm-making skills. It allows writing modules). Bertha DocHouse and the Birkbeck cinema), interpret these images and narratives. The BA Global you to explore a range of stimulating options focused further makes it an ideal place to study fi lm. Cinemas and Screen Arts (o ered jointly by SOAS on specifi c regional and national cinemas and cultural The part-time programme comprises 360 credits and Birkbeck) is the fi rst of its kind, taught by experts Graduate destinations contexts, with specifi c references to Europe, North over 4 years: not only of European cinemas (at Birkbeck) but also and South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. of cinemas and screen media of the regions that Many SOAS fi lm students are actively involved in Year 1 SOAS specialises in (Africa, Asia and the Middle East). This is a unique programme in the UK, delivered jointly fi lmmaking, journalism, and fi lm programming and Compulsory Module (30 credits) and options (60 by Birkbeck and SOAS, both University of London curating during and after their studies. Students credits). Within option modules, a minimum of 30 Students are able to deepen their knowledge colleges with distinct expertise respectively within who study fi lm at SOAS also go on to work in credits should be made up of fi lm modules, while of these regions through taking modules on western and non-western cinemas and cultures. fi lm policy organisations, fi lm production and the remaining 30 credits will be an open option (a the history, society, cultures and language(s) of distribution companies, museums and galleries, choice of fi lm, language, literature, or screen writing their region(s) of interest. This gives students You will gain: and other cultural and arts institutions. modules). an unparalleled opportunity to develop their • advanced knowledge and understanding of knowledge of both mainstream and less well- Many students also elect to continue their approaches, methods and theories in fi lm and Year 2 known cinemas. Furthermore, students are able studies of fi lm at SOAS and undertake PhDs cultural studies with particular reference to the Compulsory Module (30 credits) and options (60 to take certain practical modules (such as in on a range of groundbreaking topics (for study of global cinemas credits). 60 credits will be exclusively fi lm modules. screenwriting and curation), thereby developing example, Ethiopian cinema and Pakistani • advanced skills in researching and writing about skills for working in the fi lm industry. cinema), thus leading to jobs in academia. topics in fi lm studies from a social, historical, Year 3 Our teaching political and cultural perspective Options (90 credits). Within option modules, a • advanced skills in presentation and/or the minimum of 60 credits should be made up of fi lm modules, while the remaining 30 credits will be an Film studies at SOAS is generally taught in small, communication of knowledge and understanding open option (a choice of fi lm, language, literature, intimate classes which allow teachers to give of topics in fi lm and cultural studies or screen writing modules). students individual attention and care. There • practical skills in screenplay writing, and curating is an emphasis on seminar-based teaching to Year 4 ensure that students actively participate in class Structure Dissertation (core requirement) (30 credits) and and that learning is dialogic and interactive. The full-time programme comprises 360 credits options (60 credits). Within option modules, a over 3 years: minimum of 30 credits should be made up of fi lm The broader academic ‘home’ for fi lm studies at modules, while the remaining 30 credits will be an SOAS is the Centre for Film Studies (established in open option (a choice of fi lm, language, literature, 2012), which o ers the BA in Global Cinemas and Year 1 or screen writing modules). Screen Arts (with Birkbeck), an MA in Global Cinemas Compulsory Module (30 credits) and options (90 and the Transcultural, and an MPhil/PhD programme credits). Within option modules, a minimum of Please note that applications are processed by in fi lm studies. The Centre has roughly 25 members 60 credits should be made up of fi lm modules, Birkbeck University. who are world-leading scholars in the study of Indian, while the remaining 30 credits will be an open Japanese, Thai, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian, Near option (fi lm, language, literature, or screen writing and Middle Eastern, and African cinemas and screen modules).

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Financial and Management Studies

KEY FACTS DeFiMS currently o¡ ers a range of undergraduate degrees in international management. Students Applicant/Place Ratio 5:1 taking a single-subject degree complete in NSS three years; those taking a year abroad with SOAS was ranked 6th in the Guardian a language complete in four years, spending University League Table 2016 for Business Year 3 abroad, usually in one of our partner & Management Studies institutions in China or Japan or South Korea or a country in the Middle East or North Africa. Degrees BA International Management and The collective expertise of the Department Southeast Asian Studies provides a strong foundation for our BSc (information on page 161) programmes in International Management. The BSc International Management (China) structure of these degrees enables students to BSc International Management (China) build on an international network of contacts (year abroad) in China, Japan, Korea, the Middle East, North BSc International Management (Japan Africa, Taiwan, the UK, Europe and elsewhere. and Korea) BSc International Management (Japan) Note: The combined (two-subject) degree BA South (year abroad) East Asian Studies and International Management BSc International Management (Korea) is o¡ ered by the Department of South East Asia. (year abroad) Please ﬁ nd more information on page 161. BSc International Management (Middle East and North Africa) BSc International Management (Middle East and North Africa) (year abroad) BSc Management More Information STUDY ABROAD www.soas.ac.uk/deﬁ ms

Why study Financial and “Management is a popular course o¡ ered at Management Studies at SOAS? many universities in the UK, but what makes this degree unique is the focus on a particular Our degree programmes provide theoretical region in Asia or Africa. SOAS is also the only understanding of fi nance and management that institution in the world o¡ ering BSc extends beyond conventional analysis of the International Management (MENA). US and Europe to include specialist knowledge of economies, organisations and businesses London has given me a unique student life in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This makes experience and the city also leaves you with a for a truly international experience and gives a multitude of job opportunities after graduation. deeper understanding of global issues in fi nance and management. That’s why our graduates go SOAS is distinctive amongst other London on to make a real di¡ erence in the world. universities because of the welcoming student and sta¡ community here. Our teaching SOAS is truly a “one out of a million” compared The Department of Financial and Management to other universities across the world because Studies (DeFiMS) has a strong record in teaching and of the unique courses it has to o¡ er, attracting research in international management, fi nance and students from every continent.” fi nancial law, with specialist expertise in Asia and Africa — most notably, but not exclusively, China, Ayman Zaidi Japan, Korea, the Middle East and North Africa. BSc International Management (Middle East and North Africa)

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BSc International Management (China) BSc International Management (China) (Year abroad) Graduate destinations

A degree from the Department of Financial and Management Studies can prepare you to work in UCAS Codes the private and public sectors in professional and For 3-year degree: N290 BSc/IntMgt managerial careers. Graduates from the department For 4-year degree: NT2C BSc/IMChin have entered a range of careers from accountancy Duration 3 or 4 years and marketing through to event management Minimum Entry Requirements and merchandising. A number of graduates A-Levels: AAB-ABB have also established their own businesses. (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level The international focus of the department provides Plus a minimum of Grade B at GCSE Mathematics for an insight into the economics, organisations and those without A-level Mathematics. businesses in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. In For the most up to date programme information, addition, students acquire a broad portfolio of skills please see which can be applied to employment including: www.soas.ac.uk/deﬁ ms/programmes/bsc-int-mgt- • Researching, interpreting and utilising china-ya ﬁ nancial and business data

• Commercial awareness and an understanding BSc International Management (China) of organisational behaviours This programme provides students with a strong • Communicating complex information grounding in international management and specialist e¡ ectively both in writing and orally knowledge of business and management in China. • Critical thinking and analysis including applying Students take modules in accounting, ﬁ nance, knowledge and ideas to di¡ erent scenarios managerial economics, marketing, corporate • Understanding and interpreting numerical data – governance, research methods and international business strategy, together with specialist modules What do Financial and Management that draw on SOAS’s knowledge of management and ﬁ nance in China and its economic, historical and Studies graduates do? cultural contexts.

Business Relationship Manager Trainee Chartered Accountant BSc International Management (China) year abroad Freelance Film Producer Our four-year programme provides students with Assistant Merchandiser a strong grounding in international management, Events Manager specialist knowledge of business and management in Financial Analyst China, and competence in Chinese language. Recruitment Consultant Market Research Executive Students take modules in accounting, ﬁ nance, Product Manager managerial economics, marketing, corporate governance, research methods and international Employers include: business strategy, together with specialist modules that draw on SOAS’s knowledge of management Euro Monitor International and ﬁ nance in China. In addition, students take Hobbs three full-unit modules in Chinese and spend Year KPMG 3 abroad, normally in one of our partner institutions Employment for the department’s Michael Page in China. During their time at SOAS, students have graduates, including fulltime work, part Nomura the opportunity to take approved modules from time work and further study, after 6 Reed Elsevier other SOAS departments, such as Law, Politics, 83% months from graduation stands at 83% Somali Relief & Development Forum Economics and China and Inner Asia, providing a rich interdisciplinary learning environment.

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BSc International Management (Japan and Korea) BSc International Management BSc International Management (Japan) (Year abroad) (Middle East and North Africa) BSc International Management (Korea) (Year abroad) BSc International Management (Middle East and North Africa) (Year abroad) at SOAS, students have the opportunity to take UCAS Codes approved modules from other SOAS departments, For 3-year degree: NT12 BSc/IMJK such as Law, Politics, Economics and Language and BSc International Management For 4-year degree (Japan): NTC2 BSc/IntMan UCAS Codes Culture of Japan, providing a rich interdisciplinary For 4-year degree (Korea): 4F47 (Middle East and North Africa) year abroad learning environment. For 3-year degree: NT15 BSc/IMMENA Duration 3 or 4 years For 4-year degree: NT56 BSc/IMMENo This four-year programme provides students with a strong grounding in international management, Minimum Entry Requirements Duration 3 or 4 years BSc International Management (Korea) year abroad specialist knowledge of business and management A-Levels: AAB-ABB Minimum Entry Requirements in the Middle East and North Africa and competence (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) This four-year programme provides students with a strong grounding in international management, A-Levels: AAB-ABB in Arabic language. Students take modules in IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) specialist knowledge of business and management accounting, fi nance, managerial economics, Plus a minimum of Grade B at GCSE Mathematics for in Korea and competence in Korean language. IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level marketing, corporate governance, research those without A-level Mathematics. Students take modules in accounting, fi nance, Plus a minimum of Grade B at GCSE Mathematics for methods and international business strategy, For students applying to the 4-year (year abroad) managerial economics, marketing, corporate those without A-level Mathematics. together with specialist modules that draw on programme with Japanese Language, a good pass in a governance, research methods and international For the most up to date programme information, SOAS’s knowledge of management and fi nance in foreign language at A-level or equivalent is preferred. business strategy, together with specialist modules please see the Middle East and North Africa. For the most up to date programme information, that draw on SOAS’s knowledge of management www.soas.ac.uk/defi ms/programmes/bscintmanmena please see and fi nance in Korea. In addition, students take www.soas.ac.uk/defi ms/programmes/bscintmanmenaya In addition, students take three full-unit modules www.soas.ac.uk/defi ms/programmes/bscintmanjk three full-unit modules in Korean and spend Year 3 in Arabic and spend Year 3 abroad in one of our www.soas.ac.uk/defi ms/programmes/bscinmanjkya abroad in one of our partner institutions in Korea. partner institutions in the region. During their time During their time at SOAS, students have the BSc International Management at SOAS, students have the opportunity to take opportunity to take approved modules from other (Middle East and North Africa) approved modules from other departments, such as BSc International Management (Japan and Korea) SOAS departments, such as Law, Politics, Economics This programme provides students with a strong Law, Politics, Economics and Language and Culture This programme provides students with a strong and Language and Culture of Korea, providing a rich grounding in international management and of the Near and Middle East and Africa, providing a grounding in international management and interdisciplinary learning environment. specialist knowledge of business and management rich interdisciplinary learning environment. specialist knowledge of business and management in the Middle East and North Africa. Students in Japan and Korea. Students take modules in take modules in accounting, fi nance, managerial accounting, fi nance, managerial economics, economics, marketing, corporate governance, marketing, corporate governance, research research methods and international business methods and international business strategy, strategy, together with specialist modules that together with specialist modules that draw on draw on SOAS’s knowledge of management and SOAS’s knowledge of management and fi nance in fi nance in the Middle East and North Africa and their Japan and Korea and their economic, historical and economic, historical and cultural contexts. cultural context.

BSc International Management (Japan) year abroad This four-year programme provides students with a strong grounding in international management, specialist knowledge of business and management in Japan and competence in Japanese language. Students take modules in accounting, ﬁ nance, managerial economics, marketing, corporate governance, research methods and international business strategy, together with specialist modules that draw on SOAS’s knowledge of management and ﬁ nance in Japan.

In addition, students take three full-unit modules in Japanese and spend Year 3 abroad in one of our partner institutions in Japan. During their time

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BSc Management

UCAS Codes 4G55 Duration 3 years Minimum Entry Requirements A-Levels: AAB-ABB (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level Plus a minimum of Grade B at GCSE Mathematics For the most up to date programme information, please see www.soas.ac.uk/deﬁ ms/programmes/bsc-management

The BSc Management programme combines: • foundation disciplines (e.g. introductions to accounting, management economics, sociology, decision theory and information systems) • management disciplines (e.g. human resource management, corporate fi nance, strategy, marketing, project management, corporate governance) • international management (e.g. cross- cultural management, organisational behaviour, international supply chain management, international strategy) This programme provides students with a strong scientifi c grounding in management science alongside optional specialist knowledge of business and management in Asian and Middle East and North African (MENA) regions. Students take modules in management and organisational theory, accounting, fi nance, managerial economics, marketing, corporate governance, research methods and international business strategy, together with specialist modules that draw on SOAS’s knowledge of management and fi nance in the Asian and MENA regions. During their time at SOAS, students have the opportunity to take approved modules from other SOAS departments, such as Law, Politics, Economics and Languages and Cultures, providing a rich inter-disciplinary learning environment.

The programme aims to provide students with a conceptual understanding of the core principles of management theory, its application to organisations and the ability to apply this knowledge to real issues facing businesses and other organisations.

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History

KEY FACTS Mongol and Mughal empires, the era of European imperialism and on to the politics of decolonisation Applicant/Place Ratio 7:1 and postcolonial states in Asia and Africa. Some NSS modules, such as ‘The Making of the Modern In the National Student Survey 2015, SOAS Middle East’ and ‘Histories of Partition: India History received an overall satisfaction and Pakistan, 1947’ focus on political history. score of 92%, with 94% satisfaction with Others focus on social, religious and/or cultural ‘the teaching on my course’. history, with o erings such as ‘Culture and Identity in Modern South Asia’, ‘Muslim Societies in West Africa’ Degrees and ‘Society and Culture in Twentieth-century Africa’. BA History BA History and... Our research informs and enhances our More Information approach to teaching, which means our www.soas.ac.uk/history students beneﬁ t from direct engagement with a wide range of primary historical sources and novel approaches to the regions we study. Why study History at SOAS?

From the Crusades to the contemporary Middle East; 14th century indigenous warfare to 20th century Islam in Southeast Asia; slavery to Muslim societies in West Africa; modern China to modern Japan, History at SOAS o ers you an extraordinary window on the world and a unique range of opportunities to develop your understanding.

Although many UK history departments have some modules relating to Africa, Asia and the Near and Middle East, SOAS alone has an entire department devoted to the study of the history of these regions, from their historical foundations to the more recent past. This enables our students to develop the skills to understand the historical conditions of the contemporary world from a global perspective. “ My time at SOAS has been thoroughly enjoyable Our teaching right from the start. I signed up for all sorts of societies and have made friends for life. Our specialist lecturers aim to provide a broad introduction to history as a discipline and to historical Doing History at SOAS is incomparable because themes, issues and methods as they relate to Africa, of its specialised courses. The lecturers are Asia and the non-European world in general. leading in their ﬁ elds and their enthusiasm, positivity and passion is something I will never Our modules enable students to develop a detailed forget. They have been a great help whenever I knowledge of the history of a particular region: have felt a challenge come my way. Africa, the Near and Middle East, South Asia, East Asia or South East Asia. Alternatively, students are SOAS is a huge cultural mix - as if the whole free to range across regions in order to develop world has come to meet at a single place in the a comparative knowledge of themes such as the heart of London. There is not a single thing I history of Islamic societies or the history of the would change modern world. Modules range chronologically about my experience at SOAS. from the early civilisations of India, China and Africa to the rise of Islam in the Middle East, the Ameera Layla BA History

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BA History BA History and... Graduate destinations

A degree in History can prepare you to undertake modules, or three such modules and one open UCAS Codes a number of careers ranging from law and option. Two-subject degree students typically take public relations to accountancy. Employers For single-subject degree: V100 BA/H two history modules and two modules from their For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 will be looking for highly skilled graduates. A other department, but may also substitute one of History degree does not teach you a body of Duration 3 or 4 years these modules for an open option. Intermediate- facts, but also a range of skills, for example: May Be Combined With level modules are designed to build on the broad • analysing and problem solving African Studies, Arabic+, Bengali+, Burmese++, knowledge students will have acquired from • communicating with clarity and Chinese+, Development Studies, Economics, introductory modules by focusing on particular Geography*, Hebrew+, Hindi+, History of Art/ ﬂ uency in writing and verbally periods, regions and/or themes. Examples typically Archaeology, Indonesian++, International Relations, include ‘Society and Culture in Twentieth-Century Japanese+, Japanese Studies, Korean+, Law, Linguistics, What do History graduates do? Africa’, ‘The Middle East in the Period of the Music, Nepali+, Persian, Politics, Sanskrit, Social Crusades’, ‘Gandhi and Gandhiism’, ‘Modern Japan’ Anthropology, South Asian Studies, South East Asian and ‘Islamic Reformism in South East Asia’. Account Executive Studies, Study of Religions, Swahili+, Thai++, Tibetan, Conference Producer Turkish+, Vietnamese++, World Philosophies Digital Marketing Assistant + 4-year degree with (compulsory) 1 year abroad Year 3 Freelance TV Researcher ++ 3 or 4-year degree with option of 1 year abroad Four modules are also taken in the ﬁ nal year. Public Relations (PR) and Policy Manager * Taught at King’s College London Students select from a combination of advanced- Business Development Manager Minimum Entry Requirements level modules, all of which are accompanied by a Trainee Accountant A-Levels: AAB - ABB 10,000-word dissertation element (which counts Finance Researcher (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) as a full module unit), and intermediate-level Partnership and communications Assistant IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level modules. Advanced level modules are focused on For the most up to date programme information, the use of original historical sources, and examples Employers include: please see include ‘Opium & Empires: China’s Narcotic Trade and Culture in Global Context (1570-1950)’, www.soas.ac.uk/history/programmes/bahist Ernst and Young ‘Violence, Identity and Politics in Modern East and Argus Media (an independent media organisation) Northeast Africa’ and ‘City and Country in Modern Age UK Structure Japan’. Single-subject students are required to British Council take an advanced-level module plus a 10,000- Oxford Policy Management The single-subject and two-subject programmes word dissertation, which provides them with the Shed Productions Limited (Independent are structured as follows: opportunity to develop their own original research UK television Production Company) projects and to undertake work in archives. The Death Penalty Project (assisting lawyers and Year 1 Two-subject students have the option of taking NGOs in a number of African and Asian countries Six modules are o ered: ‘Approaches to History’, an advanced-level module and dissertation. All in criminal and constitutional cases being brought which combines a broad introduction to the study students have the option of taking an independent on behalf of prisoners facing the death penalty) of the Asian and African past with the learning of study project, which also takes the form of a

key skills, and ﬁ ve modules that survey the history 10,000- word dissertation based on original of each of our specialist regions: Africa, the Near research but which is not attached to a particular and Middle East, South Asia, East Asia and South module East Asia. Single-subject students take either four introductory-level history modules (including Students taking a two-subject degree combining ‘Approaches to History’), or three introductory history with some languages (such as Arabic and history modules (again, including ‘Approaches’) Chinese) take a four-year degree, including a study and one open option. Two-subject degree year abroad in either Year 2 or Year 3. Employment for History graduates, students normally take two introductory modules For the most up to date programme information, including fulltime work, part time (either ‘Approaches to History’ and one regional please see our website: www.soas.ac.uk/history work and further study, after 6 months introduction, or two regional introductions) and two 79% from graduation stands at 79%. modules from their other department.

Year 2 Around ﬁ fteen intermediate-level modules are usually on o er in any given year. Single-subject students take either four intermediate-level history

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“ Art history at SOAS has enabled me to become History of Art and Archaeology culturally aware of the social, historical and political dimensions of Asia and Africa, through the complexity of its art and architecture. But in capable of e¡ ectively fostering interdisciplinarity and KEY FACTS general, my student life at SOAS has prepared transdisciplinarity. The School’s location in central me for the globalised world. This is not just Applicant/Place Ratio 4:1 London, surrounded by museums, galleries and through the excellent teaching by renowned Number of Sta¡ cultural centres, enriches this academic work and academics who are specialists in their ﬁ elds, but 14 permanent academic sta¡ contributes to an unforgettable student experience. through the diversity of its student population 17 teaching and scholarship (fractional) The SOAS Brunei Gallery, an exciting venue which ensuring that you are getting a prestigious Degrees hosts a changing programme of contemporary and education and meeting people from various historical exhibitions relating to Asia, Africa and the BA History of Art (Asia, Africa) walks of life from all over the world. At SOAS we Middle East, provides valuable resources for the study BA History of Art (Asia, Africa and Europe) are challenged everyday on our identity, and our of the cultures of these regions as well as for the BA History of Art/Archaeology perception of the world, whether this is through e¡ ective teaching of museology and curatorship. BA History of Art/Archaeology and... thought-provoking talks by guest lecturers or The SOAS Library, one of the world’s most important BA History of Art (Asia, Africa) unique cultural festivals. Through this enhanced academic libraries for the study of Asia, Africa and BA History of Art (Asia, Africa and Europe) self-awareness and intellectual understanding the Middle East, houses over 1.2 million volumes, a More Information of the world, SOAS has enabled me to approach major collection of archives, manuscripts, rare books the world in a unique and dynamic way.” www.soas.ac.uk/art and special collections, an expanding digital library and a growing network of electronic resources. The Kushie Amin Art & Archaeology material is part of a long-standing BA History of Art and Archaeology Why study the History of Art and subject holding which has always been collected Archaeology at SOAS? and maintained by a specialist subject librarian, with support from colleagues for collecting publications in the languages of the regions, and o¡ ers an The History of Art and Archaeology at SOAS unsurpassed resource for teaching and research. brings together a unique community of students and scholars interested in the arts and cultures of The Department, together with the Department of Asia, Africa and the Middle East and their global Music and the Centre for Media Studies, is part of diasporas. From performance masquerade in West the SOAS School of Arts, a world-leading centre for Africa to the visual cultures of China and Japan, the study of and research into visual and sound arts, from the archaeology of Morocco and Ethiopia material and intangible cultures, media industries and to the temples of South East Asia, and from the digital cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, sophisticated book cultures of South Asia and the and their global diasporas, which also fosters cross- Middle East to questions of identity in museums, disciplinary enquiry to explore parallels between our degree programmes cover a plurality of themes artistic and musical aesthetics, and the translatability and theoretical approaches, providing extensive of di¡ erent theoretical approaches. This unique coverage of the arts, archaeology, architecture concentration of experts, with some thirty full- and material culture of Asia, Africa and the Middle time academic sta¡ members, is unsurpassed in East from ancient times to the present day. scale and reach by any other institution worldwide. In an era of globalization and digitization, with Our teaching its rapid movement of people and ideas and an increasing questioning of traditional boundaries, The department is renowned as an alternative voice the School of Arts embodies a determination to to Eurocentric art history, challenging the categories integrate an understanding of historical and cultural often taken for granted in the study of other speciﬁ city between academic disciplines with critical cultures. It takes a holistic approach to the analysis analysis of contemporary complexities, which of material and visual culture, drawing on knowledge complements and extends the practices fostered from di¡ erent disciplines to create an environment within each one of its component departments.

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BA History of Art (Asia, Africa) BA History of Art (Asia, Africa and Europe) Graduate destinations

A degree in the History of Art and Archaeology Year 2 can prepare you to undertake a number of careers UCAS Codes Students choose modules of their interest, building both within and outside of the art world. Recent V350 BA/HAr or V351 BA/HArAAE towards a specialised knowledge of their chosen graduates have gone onto work in auction houses (with Europe pathway; single-subject only) subject/region. They may choose three relevant and galleries or moved into careers within the media, Duration 3 years modules plus one open option module, or four publishing and other commercial organisations. Minimum Entry Requirements modules from the Department. Whilst studying History of Art and Archaeology, A-Levels: graduates acquire subject specifi c knowledge BA History of Art (Asia, Africa) – ABB-BBB including a specialist background in Asian and BA History of Art (Asia, Africa, Europe) – ABB Year 3 African art as well as transferable skills such as: IB: 33 points with 5/5/5 at Higher level (for all Students choose modules that build upon those • Communicating information, arguments and programmes) of Year 2. A variety of module combinations is ideas e¡ ectively to particular audiences Mature students may be considered on the basis of possible: students may take two relevant modules plus one open option, or three relevant modules • Synthesising research from a variety alternative qualifi cations and experience. from the Department, and normally undertake an of primary and secondary sources For the most up to date programme information, please see independent study project (an extended essay or • Critical and creative thinking and problem solving project on a topic of their choice). www.soas.ac.uk/art/programmes/bahistart • Oral, written, and visual communication skills www.soas.ac.uk/art/programmes/bahistartasafeu • Visual and critical awareness BA History of Art (Asia, Africa and Europe) The outline module structure for BA History of Art BA History of Art o ers two routes through the (Asia, Africa and Europe) is as follows: What do History of Art and degree programme: students can choose a degree Archaeology graduates do? that focuses entirely on Asia and Africa (V350), or Year 1 one that includes the study of Western art, with Auction Administrator those units taught in the History of Art Department at Two SOAS units from: Gallery Assistant University College London (UCL). However, applicants • Theory in Art History and Archaeology Fashion Designer should note that the latter stream is restricted to a • Great Works: recordings, objects, fi lms Merchandiser limited number of students and is highly competitive. Freelance Translator • Perspectives and Themes: Art and Archaeology of Freelance Media analyst the Near and Middle East BA History of Art may only be taken as a single- Chief Executive O± cer (CEO) and Founder subject degree. Applicants who wish to combine the • Perspectives and Themes: Art and Archaeology of Freelance Journalist study of Asian and African art with another subject South and Southeast Asia Freelance Comedy Writer should refer to the VV43 History of Art/Archaeology • Perspectives and Themes: Art and Archaeology of Assistant Editor programme. East Asia Public Relations (PR) Assistant • Perspectives and Themes: Art and Archaeology Employers include: BA History of Art (Asia, Africa) of Africa The module structure for BA History of Art (Asia, • Open full-unit option to be taken outside the Christie’s Africa) is as follows: Department of History of Art and Archaeology Christine Park Gallery • plus two UCL units Liu Xiaodong and Yu Hong Studio Year 1 So Vatican Year 2 Somerset House Trust Students are expected to take modules dealing Barbican art centre with issues relating to Asia and Africa, plus a At least one and a half SOAS units, which may BBC Comedy Online separate module on theory and method that aims include one open option module, and at least one Employment for History of Art and Hali Publications (leading publication in the world to familiarise students with the particular problems and a half UCL units. Archaeology Graduates, including of antique carpets, textiles and Islamic art.) that scholars have faced in their studies, and fulltime work, part time work and Platform China (contemporary art institute) to accustom them to working with appropriate Year 3 82% further study, after 6 months from conceptual apparatuses. They are also expected to At least one SOAS unit, normally including an graduation stands at 82%. take an open option module in another department. independent study project. May include one open option module, and at least one UCL unit.

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BA History of Art/Archaeology BA History of Art/Archaeology and...

BA History of Art/Archaeology BA History of Art/Archaeology and… UCAS Codes For single-subject degree: VV43 BA/HArAg The structure and contents of the BA History of Art/ The module structure for the BA History of Art/ For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 Archaeology modules refl ect the importance given Archaeology and... is as follows: to conceptual and methodological clarity, and to Year 1 Duration 3 or 4 years the independent interests of students. Particular May Be Combined With Two-subject students are expected to take two importance is given to the training of students’ survey modules (half-units), along with the module African Studies, Arabic+, Burmese++, Chinese+, visual memory through the study of visual images. on theory and method and two modules from their Geography*, Hebrew+, History, Indonesian++, other subject: Japanese+, Japanese Studies, Korean+, Law, Linguistics, One purpose of the introductory year is to provide Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Persian, Social a basis for the student’s selection of modules in the Anthropology, South Asian Studies++, South East Asian • Theory and Method in the Study of Asian and second and third years. In the fi rst year, students Studies, Study of Religions, Swahili+, Thai++, Tibetan++, African Art Turkish+, Vietnamese++, World Philosophies must take three compulsory fi rst year Art and Archaeology module units, including four half-unit + 4-year degree with (compulsory) 1 year abroad Two of the following: ++ 3- or 4-year degree with option of 1 year abroad modules introducing the arts of Asia and Africa, and a core module unit introducing theoretical * Taught at King’s College London • Great Works: recordings, objects, fi lms Minimum Entry Requirements issues about how and why art and archaeology are studied and discussed. In addition, students must • Perspectives and Themes: Art and Archaeology of A-Levels: ABB-BBB take a fourth ‘open option’ module unit in another the Near and Middle East (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) department. • Perspectives and Themes: Art and Archaeology of IB: 33 points with 5/5/5 at Higher level South and Southeast Asia Mature students will be considered on the basis of In the fi rst year, students are normally required to • Perspectives and Themes: Art and Archaeology of alternative qualifi cations and experience. take modules to the value of four module units as East Asia For the most up to date programme information, follows: please see • Perspectives and Themes: Art and Archaeology www.soas.ac.uk/art/programmes/bahistartarch • Theory in Art History and Archaeology of Africa www.soas.ac.uk/art/programmes/bahistartarchand • Great Works: recordings, objects, fi lms • Two modules from other subject • Perspectives and Themes: Art and Archaeology of the Near and Middle East Students may enrol for BA History of Art/Archaeology Year 2 as a single-subject or a two-subject degree module. • Perspectives and Themes: Art and Archaeology of Students can pursue modules on their interest, Applicants are not required to have any prior South and Southeast Asia building towards a cumulative knowledge of their knowledge of the subject. • Perspectives and Themes: Art and Archaeology of chosen subject or region. Two-subject degree East Asia students take four units in total, of which two must BA History of Art/Archaeology provides instruction be from this Department: and promotes knowledge in the visual arts, • Perspectives and Themes: Art and Archaeology architecture and material culture of Asia and of Africa • Two Art/Archaeology option units Africa. This degree enables students to include the • A fourth ‘open option’ module unit (students specialised study of the archaeology of Asia and are required to choose a fourth module unit from • Two units from other subject Africa — units that may be taken either at SOAS or another department). at the Institute of Archaeology, University College Year 3 London. Students taking this BA must select a set Further details of all modules can be found at The choice of modules is presumed to build upon number of modules designated in the module www.soas.ac.uk/art/programmes/bahistartarch. those of Year 2. A variety of module combinations is brochure as having an archaeology component. Such possible: two-subject degree students normally take modules cover areas of Africa, the Near and Middle one unit from the Department’s option modules East, South Asia, South East Asia and East Asia. along with the independent study project:

• One Art/Archaeology option unit • Independent study project • Two modules from other subject

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Languages and Cultures of “Studying at SOAS is life changing. The people and the environment have helped me develop STUDY ABROAD Japan and Korea my view of the world and carved a path for me in life! and in other departments at SOAS, both through KEY FACTS SOAS is a unique institution not only through its language-based units and through such disciplines degrees, but also through the diversity of Applicant/Place Ratio 6:1 as literature, linguistics, fi lm and media studies, people that you meet here. My department is NSS history, religion, philosophy, art, economics, politics more like a family, the teachers are warm and and social anthropology. In addition, all students on In the National Student Survey 2015, Asian caring, and they know how to maintain our Japanese and Korean BA degree programmes are Studies received an overall satisfaction curiosity for learning new things. score of 85%, with 89% satisfaction with required to spend time during their module at an educational institution in the country of their study. ‘the teaching on my course’ London is the city of cities: from the diversity of entertainment districts to world economic Degrees Both the Japan section and the Korean section centres, London has all the necessary facilities BA Japanese o¡ er two BA degrees, each with distinct to develop as a student, and has inspired me to BA Japanese and… paths of single or two-subject honours. think big!“ BA Japanese Studies BA Japanese Studies and… BA Japanese/BA Korean Ana Luiza Olanescu BA Korean The BA Japanese (single and two-subject) o¡ ers BA Japanese and Geography BA Korean and… tuition that combines intensive study of the BA Korean Studies written and spoken language along with lecture BA Korean Studies and…. modules that focus on the diversity of Japan’s rich More Information and sophisticated culture through modules on www.soas.ac.uk/japankorea literature, society, TV and fi lm. The high number of specialists in the study of Japan, located in various departments across SOAS, make this one of the Why study Japan and Korea at SOAS? largest Japanese studies programmes in the world. The BA Korean (single and two-subject) combines SOAS is unique in the depth and breadth of study of the written and spoken language along its regional specialisation and is home to the with lecture modules that focus on Korean culture, largest collection of Japan specialists outside society, literature and history. It provides intensive of Japan, and the largest concentration training in the language and aims to impart to its of Korean specialists in Europe. students an understanding of pre-modern Korean tradition, sensitivity to Korea’s experiences under Our diversifi ed expertise allows you to gain Japanese colonial rule (1910–1945) and during the focused specialist knowledge in the regions of Korean War, and the tools with which to interpret your interest, both in their classical traditions modern Korean culture and society in the West. as well as their contemporary developments, together with more or less intensive study of BA Japanese Studies/BA Korean Studies their languages, both at SOAS and at our many The BA Japanese Studies and BA Korean Studies prestigious partner universities in Japan and Korea. single-subject degrees are three-year degrees and do not include a period of study abroad. Our teaching Joint degree combinations are also three years, apart from those with Chinese, Korean or We provide tuition in the languages, literatures, Japanese, which are all four-years and include histories, cultures and societies of Japan and Korea. a year abroad in China, Korea or Japan.

Learning the languages of these cultures is essential Students focus on the study of Japan or Korea for study at any level, and all students and sta¡ through the modules on o¡ er at SOAS, and students 89% satisﬁ ed with teaching (NSS 2015) of the Department are expected to develop and are required to take only a minimum amount of 89% Japanese and Korean languages maintain a high level of language competence in language units. The degrees aim to serve both and cultures Japanese and/or Korean. You will be o¡ ered a broad students with minimal Japanese or Korean language Careers in translation, education knowledge of the cultures of Japan and/or Korea expertise, and also students who already have more and the media. through a variety of modules within the Department advanced Japanese or Korean language skills.

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BA Japanese BA Japanese and... Graduate Destinations

A degree in Japan and Korean Study can prepare Year 2 you to undertake a wide range of careers in UCAS Codes Further intensive language study, modules on many di¡ erent sectors including marketing and For single-subject degree: T210 BA/J Japanese literature and introduction to classical publishing, non-governmental agencies, international For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 language and a module on contemporary Japanese political organisations, diplomacy, businesses, Duration 4 years culture. There is also the opportunity to take an cultural organisations, embassies, the public May Be Combined With open option outside the Department. service, teaching, interpreting and translation. Chinese Studies, Economics, English, Geography*, Employers will be looking for highly skilled recruits. A History, History of Art/Archaeology, International language study programme does not just teach you a Relations, Korean Studies, Linguistics, Music, Politics, Year 3 body of facts, but also a range of skills, for example: Social Anthropology, Study of Religions You will spend Year 3 in Japan at one of the * Taught at King’s College London following universities: Hitotsubashi University, • the practical skills of careful listening Minimum Entry Requirements International Christian University, Keio University, and acquiring languages Meiji University, Ochanomizu University, Sophia A-Levels: AAB-ABB University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and • the intellectual skills of examining and (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) Waseda University (in Tokyo), Nagoya University evaluating cultures and theories IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level and Nanzan University (in Nagoya), Doshisha • various transferable skills such as research, No prior knowledge of the language or the region is University, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies and analytical, communication, teamwork, problem required, but preference is given to students who have Ritsumeikan University (in Kyoto), Kansai University, solving, time management and organisation skills. studied at least one foreign language at A-level or its Osaka University (School of Economics) and Osaka equivalent. What do Japan and Korean University (School of Foreign Studies) (in Osaka), For the most up to date programme information, Kobe University and Kwansei Gakuin University (in or studies graduates do? please see near Kobe) and Kyushu University (in Fukuoka) and www.soas.ac.uk/japankorea/programmes/bajap Hokkaido University of Education (in Hokkaido) Co-Ordinator of International Relations www.soas.ac.uk/japankorea/programmes/bajapand Communications O± cer The tuition fee for the year abroad is included in Early Childhood Development O± cer the fee students pay to SOAS. However, students English Language Teacher BA Japanese is a four-year degree (with Year 3 spent should note that the Japanese government requires Financial Analyst at a university in Japan) and combines intensive that students demonstrate being able to support Freelance Japanese Translator language study with considerable exposure to themselves for a year, at the time of application. Lecturer / Head of Educational Department Japan’s rich and sophisticated culture. Location Co-Ordinator Please see our webpage www.soas.ac.uk/ Production Assistant The single-subject degree provides students with japankorea for further details. Trainee Immigration Adviser the highest level of competence in all aspects of the written and spoken language, and familiarity with Year 4 Employers include: Japanese culture, both classical and modern. Pre-modern and modern literature, history, Independent study project, two modules on Storm Research (Japanese equity research fi rm) linguistics, TV and fi lm studies are taught within Japanese literature, media or history using original JET programme the Japanese Section, while other Japan-related Japanese sources, as well as opportunities for an Voxpro (Multilingual Business Processing fi rm) modules may be taken as additional options in additional option. Hamamatsu City various departments of the School. Transport for London (Art on the Underground) Educate for Life (action-research charity) Structure Bloomberg L.P The outline structure of the single-subject BA Inlingua (language training organizations) Japanese programme is as follows: Yonsei University Employment for Japan and Korean Study Korea University graduates, including fulltime work, part Year 1 Gengo (web-based translation platform – Tokyo) time work and further study, after 6 Intensive Japanese language study, a module on Church Mission Society (CMS) 90% months from graduation stands at 90%. Japanese history/culture and a choice of options Westkin Associates (Law fi rm) related to Japan or other subjects. InsideAsia Tours National Portrait Gallery

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BA Japanese Studies BA Korean BA Japanese Studies and... BA Korean and...

Structure the fee students pay to SOAS. However, students UCAS Codes UCAS Codes should note that the Korean government requires For single-subject degree: T200 BA/J BA Japanese Studies typically has the following For single-subject degree: T415 BA/K that students demonstrate being able to support For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 outline structure: For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 themselves for a year, at the time of application. 3 years, or 4 years Duration 4 years in combination with BA Chinese or BA Korean (in which Year 1 Year 3 May Be Combined With the student spends a year abroad in China or Korea) Japanese language, Japanese history/culture and Advanced study of Korean language, culture, May Be Combined With options to choose modules on Japan from various Chinese (Modern and Classical), Chinese Studies, modern literature and modern society, as well as Development Studies, Economics, English, Geography*, Chinese, Economics, History, History of Art/ disciplines. the opportunity to take open options from other History, History of Art/Archaeology, Indonesian, Archaeology, International Relations, Korean, Linguistics, departments or disciplines. International Relations, Japanese Studies, Law, Music, Politics, Social Anthropology, Study of Religions Year 2 Linguistics, Music, Politics, Social Anthropology, Year 4 Minimum Entry Requirements Japanese language, Japanese contemporary Study of Religions Independent study project, advanced readings A-Levels: AAB-ABB studies, Japanese literature and options to choose * Taught at King’s College London in Korean literature, culture and modern society, (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) modules on Japan from various disciplines. Minimum Entry Requirements translation and linguistics, and opportunities to take IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level open options from other departments or disciplines. A-Levels: AAB-ABB No prior knowledge of the language is required, but a Year 3 (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) foreign language at A-level or its equivalent is desirable. IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level In principle, all mature students, all Japanese nationals Independent study project and options to take (with Europe pathway) and all students with one or more Japanese parents are further language modules and modules on Japan invited for interview. from various disciplines. No prior knowledge of the language or the region is required, but preference is given to students who have For the most up to date programme information, studied at least one foreign language at A-level or its please see equivalent. www.soas.ac.uk/japankorea/programmes/ For the most up to date programme information, bajapanesestudies please see www.soas.ac.uk/japankorea/programmes/ www.soas.ac.uk/japankorea/programmes/bakor bajapanesestudiesand www.soas.ac.uk/japankorea/programmes/bakorand

This is a three-year degree (four years in combination The degree is designed to provide a comprehensive with Chinese or Korean) and does not include a year overview and understanding of Korea and Korean of study in Japan. It requires less intensive study of culture by combining instruction in language with the Japanese language than the BA Japanese — a teaching of literature and history. On completion smaller number of language classes can be taken at of their studies, students should have a strong various levels of proﬁ ciency, from complete beginner command of spoken and written forms of Korean. to very advanced.

The degree provides wide-ranging coverage of In addition to thorough training in the language, the disciplines taught by specialists in the Japan section degree aims to impart to its students knowledge of (pre-modern and modern literature, theoretical and pre-modern traditions and the tools with which to applied linguistics, history, religion, ﬁ lm and media interpret modern Korean society. studies and popular culture), and allows access to Structure the disciplinary expertise of other Japan-related The outline structure of the BA Korean degree is as specialists across the School. It thus enables follows: students to structure their programme of study with Year 1 great ﬂ exibility, and to develop and pursue their own individual interests. Intensive study of Korean language, a module on Korean culture/history, classical or modern, and a choice of an option. Year 2 Year abroad currently at Korea University or Sogang University in Seoul. The tuition fee for the year abroad is included in

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BA Korean Studies BA Korean Studies and...

Structure UCAS Codes BA Korean Studies typically has the following outline For single-subject degree: T411 structure: For two-subject degrees: see page 184 3 years, or 4 years Year 1 in combination with BA Chinese or BA Japanese (in which the student spends a year abroad in China or Japan) Korean language, Korean history/culture and May Be Combined With options to choose modules on Korea from various disciplines. Chinese, Economics, History, History of Art/Archaeology, International Relations, Japanese, Linguistics, Music, Politics, Social Anthropology, Study of Religions Year 2 Minimum Entry Requirements Korean language, Korean contemporary studies, A-Levels: AAB Korean literature and options to choose modules on (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) Korea from various disciplines. IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level (with Europe pathway) Year 3 No prior knowledge of the language is required, but a Independent study project and options to take foreign language at A-level or its equivalent is desirable. further language modules and modules on Korea In principle, all mature students, all Korean nationals and from various disciplines. all students with one or more Korean parents are invited for interview. For the most up to date programme information, please see www.soas.ac.uk/japankorea/programmes

This is a three-year degree (four years in combination with Chinese or Japanese) and does not include a year of study in Korea. It requires less intensive study of the Korean language than the BA Korean — a smaller number of language classes can be taken at various levels of proﬁ ciency, from complete beginner to very advanced.

The degree provides wide-ranging coverage of disciplines taught by specialists in the Korean section (pre-modern and modern literature, theoretical and applied linguistics, history, religion, ﬁ lm and media studies and popular culture), and allows access to the disciplinary expertise of other Korea-related specialists across the School. It thus enables students to structure their programme of study with great ﬂ exibility, and to develop and pursue their own individual interests.

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“ I wanted to study Law at SOAS because of Law the diverse modules o ered within the LLB 88% satisfi ed with teaching (NSS 2015) programme. The range of options available 88% Qualifying Law degree from a wide array of optional modules that draw has enabled me to become accustomed to KEY FACTS Careers in the law, consultancy, on the unique research expertise of our sta , all law within di erent jurisdictions as well as management and human rights Applicant/Place Ratio 6:1 imbued with a distinctively SOAS dimension. The gain a great understanding of the English NSS emphasis we place on choice, and research- Legal System, which will also provide greater employment options once I graduate. Studying In the National Student Survey 2015, SOAS led teaching, allows you to pursue a number of in London has been the best experience of my Law received an overall satisfaction score distinct specialisms as your degree progresses. life - living 5 minutes from Kings Cross station in of 88%, with 90% satisfaction with our SOAS halls, with the greatest city in the world at learning resources. In an increasingly international environment, the SOAS Law degree truly responds to the my fi ngertips and amazing fl at mates - I could Degrees needs of a new generation of law students and not have asked for more.” LLB Law the undergraduate body is a valued and critical BA Law and... component in the School’s community of scholars. Talha Zulfi kar-Din Senior Status LLB LLB Law More Information Our teaching www.soas.ac.uk/law Lecturers in the School are acknowledged experts in their fi elds, writing a number of the Why study Law at SOAS? leading textbooks used by students in their studies, and they remain at the forefront of both In an increasingly globalised and interconnected professional and interdisciplinary expertise. world, law is no longer the preserve of single In addition to the large variety of publications jurisdictions as legal issues are no respecters of produced by individual members of sta , the national borders. Whether the issue concerns School of Law leads and edits a number of Family Law or Corporate, Intellectual Property or infl uential academic publications including: Human Rights (to name but four examples from • The Journal of African Law countless) there will often be a transnational • The Yearbook of Islamic and Middle Eastern Law dimension that will require you to extend • The Journal of Comparative Law beyond the narrow confi nes of English Law. • Muslim World Journal of Human Rights The SOAS Law Degree addresses this need by providing our students with a unique educational Sta also maintain close links with professional experience that equips you with a distinctive practice and have fi rst-hand knowledge of the set of skills far beyond what is o ered by more latest developments in business, government, traditional Law Schools. In common with them, non-government and international organisations. the degree programme provides all our students Each year, the School also attracts a number with a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) under the of world-renowned practitioners and scholars rules of the Law Society and the Bar Council of joining as research fellows or visiting instructors. England and Wales, allowing you to pursue a career in legal practice should you wish to do so. Much is expected from students, who are But more than this, the SOAS Law degree also required to contribute to the life of the School immerses you in the legal traditions and practices as active learners and participants. Students of a number of jurisdictions, providing a critical should expect to work some 40 hours each understanding of the role of law in the world today. week during term. This comprises attendance, participation and preparation for lectures, The SOAS Law programme is designed to produce tutorials, seminars and Moot court, which includes highly skilled, civic minded and critically engaged approximately 12 hours of face to face contact. graduates, who can contribute to their communities and societies in myriad ways. In the fi rst year you A SOAS Law degree provides you with a set of are introduced to the core elements and principles transferable skills and globalised outlook that of the English legal system, and provided with the enables you to work in just about any fi eld you key analytical skills necessary for undertaking a desire, whether in this country or beyond. demanding law degree programme. However, in the second and third years our students choose

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LLB Law

A SOAS law degree provides exemption from the academic stage of legal training being recognised by both the Law Society and the Bar for that purpose. might require other evidence of potential depending Consequently many SOAS law graduates have UCAS Codes upon the status of the Law School from where you become successful solicitors and barristers, working M100 LLB are seeking a transfer. internationally or in central or local government, or within the Crown Prosecution Service. Duration 3 years Minimum Entry Requirements Di erent rules apply to external candidates of the University of London LLB who must pass all four An increasing number join large magic circle A-Levels: A*AA-AAB commercial law fi rms (such as Cli ord Chance, Preferred A level subjects: papers of the intermediate examination of the LLB. Linklaters and Freshfi elds) who now actively target These papers must all be taken on one occasion, You should ensure that you are taking at least two A and recruit from SOAS because of our students’ levels from the list of preferred subjects found at www. and candidates must obtain a total of at least 200 unique global perspective and experience. Others soas.ac.uk/law/programmes/llblaw. We are happy to marks overall with at least 50 marks in each paper. have preferred smaller fi rms with a substantial legal accept any subject (including General Studies and aid practice, where they have become involved with Critical Thinking) as the third A level you o er, provided social issues covered in their studies, such as access Please note that applicants who meet our criterion the other two subjects appear on the approved list. If to justice and ethnic minorities and the law. Whilst are not guaranteed admission to SOAS, as the you are not able to o er two preferred subjects, you others focus primarily on human rights in either a School considers the whole UCAS application and should contact the Admissions O ce to ascertain not just the LLB examination results. You should also local or international context. whether you can still be considered for admission. note that places on Year 2 of the LLB are limited and Foreign languages However by no means all our students become therefore early application is advised. lawyers and we actively encourage those who The A level should be in a language that is foreign to want to do something other than become a lawyer you and should not be in your fi rst language. You should indicate in your personal statement (on your UCAS At the time of writing, our Law programmes are but want develop the analytical skills that a law application) that the foreign language A level you are being reviewed for possible changes. Please check degree provides. Our graduates are testament studying is not your fi rst language. the website for the latest updates. to that diversity be that in government, business, IB: 37 points with 6/6/6 at Higher level journalism, consultancy, academia and various (with Europe pathway) development programmes in both the UK and LNAT is not required for standard entrance qualifi cation overseas. candidates although the School of Law is willing to make lower o ers to those who show promise in the What do Law graduates do? multiple choice and/or essay component of the aptitude test (eg AAA, AAB, ABB or 37, 36, 35 in International Trainee Solicitor Baccalaureate) Paralegal We welcome applicants with non-standard qualifi cations Fashion Editor (including Access to Higher Education Diploma and Financial Analyst Foundation Modules) all of whom are required to take Policy and research o cer the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT). Business Developer For the most up to date programme information, Tax Consultant please see www.soas.ac.uk/law/programmes/llblaw Employers include

Allen & Overy Structure Cli ord Chance All students take a total of four units per year which Linklaters include all the foundation subjects necessary for a United Nations Qualifying Law Degree recognised by the Solicitors Gibson Young Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board Womankind Worldwide Employment for LLB Graduates, eg Obligations (comprising Contract & Tort), Land, Slaughter and May including fulltime work, part time Trusts, Public, EU and Criminal. Lloyds Banking Group work and further study, after 6 months SNK Financial (Management Consultancy) 89% from graduation stands at 89%. Tuckers Solicitors Note for transfer students Linklaters We accept a sizeable number of transfer students Deloitte into Year 2 of the LLB each year. All such students should apply through UCAS in the normal way. We will normally require you to acquire a minimum of a 2.1 in your ﬁ rst year at the previous institution and

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BA Law and... Senior Status LLB

UCAS Codes UCAS Codes Please see page 184 M102 Duration 3 or 4 years Duration 2 years May Be Combined With Minimum Entry Requirements African Studies, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Development Applicants should have a fi rst or good second class Studies, Economics, Geography*, Hebrew, History, honours bachelors degree from a UK university, or History of Art/Archaeology, Indonesian, Korean, equivalent, in any non-law subject. As an approximate Linguistics, Persian, Politics, Social Anthropology, comparison, an equivalent BA from a US university South Asian Studies, South East Asian Studies, Study of would have a Grade Point Average of either 3.2 or its Religions, Swahili, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese equivalent. Applicants with non-standard qualifi cations * Taught at King’s College London may be invited for an interview. A-Levels: A*AA-AAB For the most up to date programme information, (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) please see IB: 37 points with 6/6/6 at Higher level www.soas.ac.uk/law/programmes/ssllb Applicants with standard qualifi cations (such as A levels, International Baccalaureate or other High School The Senior Status LLB is a two year qualifying law qualifi cations considered equivalent to A levels) are degree only available to good graduates in another not required to take the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT), but the School of Law will consider discipline from recognised universities. making lower o ers (e.g. AAA, AAB, ABB or 37, 36, 35 in International Baccalaureate) to candidates who do so This two-year single-subject degree is an intensive and perform promisingly in that test. programme designed for advanced students who We welcome applicants with non-standard qualifi cations already hold a non-law degree and are interested (including Access to Higher Education Diploma and in both obtaining a professionally qualifying law Foundation Courses all of whom are required to take the degree and engaging with law in an academic National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT). environment. For the most up to date programme information, please see During your two years at SOAS you will study all www.soas.ac.uk/law/programmes/balawand the core exemption modules required by the legal profession eg Obligations (comprising Contract & Tort), Land, Trusts, Public, EU and Criminal. Unlike At the time of going to print our BA Law and another other institutions, at SOAS, the Senior Status LLB subject is being reviewed for possible changes. includes an overview of legal systems in Africa and Asia and other options that combine to create a Please the website www.soas.ac.uk/law/ quite unique and global Senior Status LLB. programmes/balawand for details.

104 For more information go to www.soas.ac.uk SOAS Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 105 Degree Programmes Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Degree Programmes

Liberal Arts BA Global Liberal Arts

The global track asks you to think about the KEY FACTS past and present of the world as a whole, while the regional track allows you to develop an in- Year 3 NSS depth knowledge of a particular region in Asia, UCAS Codes Africa and the Middle East. In both global and Core: dissertation Results of the 2015 National Student Survey W100 • One unit drawn from advanced modules in global (NSS 2015 2015), show that students at regional tracks you will be able to take modules in Duration 3 years studies, eg: Environmental Law; Key Concepts in SOAS are highly satisfi ed with ‘Teaching on disciplines ranging from politics and development Minimum Entry Requirements Global Capitalism; Psychoanalysis and my course,’ with a rating of 89%, making it to history, literature and fi lm. Finally, you will Anthropology joint-top in London for teaching have an opportunity to pursue the study of one A-Levels: AAB-ABB of the many Asian and African languages taught (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) • One unit drawn from advanced modules in Degrees at SOAS, providing a foundation that allows IB: 36-33 points, with 6/6/5 - 5/5/5 at Higher level regional studies, eg: Cinemas of the Middle East BA Global Liberal Arts you to access the world beyond English. For the most up to date programme information, and North Africa; Pentecostalism in Africa; East More Information please see Asian Development Revisited The diverse tracks come together in the fi nal www.soas.ac.uk/history/programmes/ www.soas.ac.uk/history/programmes/bagloballiberalarts • One unit of language or advanced module in year in a piece of independent research on a bagloballiberalarts literary and cultural studies subject of your own choosing, under the personal supervision of a member of academic sta . Structure Why study Liberal Arts at SOAS? Graduate destinations Please note: at the time of publication, the curriculum for this degree was still in the process Our BA in Global Liberal Arts is broad but rigorous, of being fi nalised. Some of the following details The programme is designed to give you the allowing you to acquire the knowledge and tools may therefore change and the modules listed as knowledge and skills you need to succeed in a you will need for further study and employment in examples are illustrative, but the structure of the broad range of professions, across the public today’s globalizing world. It provides a structured programme and the distribution of the elements will and private sectors. Employers are increasingly training in the skills and methods you will need to remain as follows. You are encouraged to contact asking for evidence of the adaptability and succeed in your degree, culminating in a dissertation the School for further details. on a topic of your choosing. It allows you to fl exibility needed in the rapidly changing world of work, which the interdisciplinary nature of choose modules from a rich variety of disciplines Year 1 in the humanities, social sciences, and area studies. this programme will provide. Graduates will fi nd Core: And it provides the opportunity to learn a language. a wide range of professions and opportunities open to them, including business, charities, Writing seminar (term 1) and quantitative methods (term 2) The three-year programme encourages you to the civil service, consultancy, the creative think about the world from the perspective of industries, education, fi nance, government, Compulsory: regions outside the West, which will determine the heritage sector, journalism, law, PR and Understanding the World, Past and Present the shape of our common future. It thus enables marketing, and publishing. The degree will also • One unit drawn from introductory modules to you to think critically and imaginatively about the provide a strong foundation for those wishing the fi ve regions we study at SOAS: Africa, Near issues and problems facing the world as a whole. to pursue further study at postgraduate level. and Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and It will equip you with the skills and experience you East Asia need to move on, either to further academic or • One unit of language, drawn from: Amharic, professional study, in Europe, North America, or Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese, Hausa, Hindi, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, or to employment Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Persian, in a wide range of professions and fi elds. Sanskrit, Swahili, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba, Zulu Our teaching Year 2 Each year you will take modules divided between Core: research methods and project design four di erent tracks. Skills and methods modules, taught seminar-style, will provide you with the • One unit drawn from intermediate modules in tools you need both for your degree and after global studies, eg: Development and Confl ict; graduation. Three other tracks allow you to design Economics of Developing Countries; Religion your own intellectual journey, drawing on the and Gender full range of modules at SOAS. They encourage • One unit drawn from intermediate modules in you to explore a subject in depth, while also regional studies, eg: Japanese Art; Law and Society ensuring you understand its broader signifi cance. in Africa; The Making of the Modern Middle East • One unit of language or intermediate module in literary and cultural studies

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Linguistics “I chose to study Linguistics at SOAS because this course goes into much greater detail than KEY FACTS Our teaching other universities. With the many course options also available at SOAS, it is sure to suit every Applicant/Place Ratio 6:1 The Department of Linguistics at SOAS was linguistic interest possible! NSS founded in 1932 as the fi rst department of Results of the 2015 National Student Survey general linguistics in Great Britain. Today it is It felt daunting to move to London and I wasn’t (NSS 2015 2015), show that students at a centre for linguistic study in an unparalleled sure what to expect but as soon as I arrived I fell SOAS are highly satisfi ed with ‘Teaching on range of languages, many of which are in love with the city. my course,’ with a rating of 89%, making it endangered and are being documented for the joint-top in London for teaching fi rst time by members of the department, who My advice to people considering studying also work together with the speakers of these Degrees at SOAS would be to go for it! You’ll never languages to support and strengthen them. experience an atmosphere like the one we BA Linguistics have at SOAS at any other university. You’ll be BA Linguistics and... With our BA programmes you will get a thorough taught by the best in their fi eld and you will More Information grounding in the scientifi c study of language, broaden your horizons and open the door to www.soas.ac.uk/linguistics combined with a global perspective of the kind that opportunities you never knew existed before. can be only be found in an institution with the truly There really is no other university like it!” international focus of SOAS. Teaching is conducted Why study Linguistics at SOAS? through a combination of lectures, small-group Nicola Darfoor tutorials, and hands-on practical sessions. Learning BA Linguistics How do the world’s languages vary, and what do is assessed through a combination of data-analysis they have in common? How do children (and adults) exercises, essays and end-of-year exams. acquire languages, and what causes languages to die? What can we do to support and revitalise All of our sta are involved in teaching, and each languages in danger of extinction? Linguistics is the is a specialist in a particular group of languages, study of human language and these are just a few often undertaking regular fi eldwork to describe of the questions that linguists are interested in. and document these. Naturally, we often include detailed discussion of the languages we document The languages we study are spoken in Africa, in our programmes. Outside of the academic the Near and Middle East, South Asia, South curriculum, SOAS’s vibrant diversity means that East Asia, Central Asia, Australia, the Pacifi c, and there are always gatherings and events to get Siberia. In addition, we have extensive expertise in involved with that have a linguistic angle, from theoretical approaches to the di erent domains of seminars on particular languages or linguistic language structure (sounds, grammar, meaning), topics with prestigious invited speakers, to as well as in the function of language in di erent student-run societies such as the Linguistics societies, language change, language acquisition Society, Language Landscape (a SOAS student-led and teaching, multilingualism, and translation. project to map the variety of languages spoken around the world), and much more besides. If you are interested in the enormous diversity of the world’s languages, then SOAS is the place to come to develop this knowledge and think critically about what languages are and how they function.

100% overall satisfaction (NSS 2015) 100% Careers in policy, research and communications.

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BA Linguistics BA Linguistics and... Graduate Destinations

A degree in Linguistics can prepare you to utterances when comprehending and producing undertake a wide range of careers in many UCAS Codes language), morphology (the structure of words), di erent areas including marketing and For single-subject degree: Q100 BA/LG historical linguistics (the historical development of publishing, non-governmental agencies, For two-subject degree codes see page 184 languages), typology (the structural diversity of the international political organisations, diplomacy, Duration 3 or 4 years world’s languages), phonetics, and the structure of a businesses, cultural organisations, speech number of African and Asian languages. and language therapy, embassies, the public May Be Combined With Structure service, teaching, interpreting and translation. African Studies, Arabic+, Burmese++, Chinese+, Employers will be looking for highly skilled recruits. A Development Studies, Economics, Geography*, The typical programme structure for the single- language study programme does not just teach you a Hebrew+, History, History of Art/Archaeology, subject degree BA Linguistics includes the following Indonesian++, International Relations, Japanese+, body of facts, but also a range of skills, for example: modules: Japanese Studies, Korean+, Law, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Persian, Politics, Social Anthropology, South Asian • the analytical skills of describing and Studies++, South East Asian Studies, Study of Religions, Year 1 comparing languages or styles of language Swahili+, Thai++, Tibetan++, Turkish+, Vietnamese++ • General Linguistics • the intellectual skills of examining and + 4-year degree with (compulsory) 1 year spent abroad • Introduction to Phonology evaluating cultures and theories ++ 3- or 4-year degree with option of 1 year abroad * Taught at King’s College London • Introduction to Grammatical Structure • various transferable skills such as research, analytical, communication, teamwork, problem Minimum Entry Requirements • Open option from another department (language) solving, time management and organisation skills. A-Levels: AAB-ABB (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) Year 2 What do Linguistics graduates do? IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level • Intermediate Phonology A language at A-level or equivalent is desirable but not • Intermediate Syntax Archive Assistant essential. Applicants with non-standard qualifi cations Chinese Consultant may be invited for interview. • Intermediate Semantics Editorial Researcher - Funding Content For the most up to date programme information, • Optional linguistics modules Instructor in Linguistics please see • Open option from another department Research O cer www.soas.ac.uk/linguistics/programmes/baling Training Manager www.soas.ac.uk/linguistics/programmes/balingand Communications O cer Year 3 Copywriter • At least two modules from: Dictionary Revision Co-Ordinator Our single and joint-honours degrees, BA Linguistics – Current Issues in Phonology Marketing and Social Media O cer and BA Linguistics and…, are designed to provide a – Advanced Syntax News Reporter comprehensive understanding of the similarities and Policy o cer di erences in the way languages are structured, and – Dynamic Syntax train you to master all the basic skills necessary for – Issues in Semantics Employers include: the analysis of any of the diverse set of languages • Optional linguistics modules studied at SOAS. • Open option from another department Endangered Languages Archive An-na Jah National University (The We give you in-depth instruction in three fundamental Optional linguistics modules are intermediate or largest university in Palestine) areas of linguistics: syntax (the study of how languages advanced modules that explore a particular aspect Rakuten (Japanese electronic commerce are structured grammatically), phonology (the analysis of linguistics in greater detail. Examples include and Internet Company) of the di erent sound systems), and semantics (the ‘Phonetics’, ‘Historical Linguistics’, ‘Language in Africa’, Cratus Communications study of meaning in language). The skills in data ‘Psychology of Language’, ‘Topics in the Structure of Blac Agency (Advertising agency) Employment for Linguistics graduates, analysis, critical thinking and argument construction Chinese’ and ‘Language, Society and Communication’ Timor Aid including fulltime work, part time that you will acquire in this programme are highly (specifi c modules o ered may vary from year to year). Tricor Services Limited (East Asia Business work and further study, after 6 months transferable and useful in a wide range of professions. Students may also undertake an optional independent Corporate and Investor Service) 87% from graduation stands at 87%. study project in their fi nal year. Open options allow MADE in Europe (NGO) In addition to the core programme outlined above, students to expand the academic scope of their International Finance News you will make your own choice among optional units studies by taking a module from another discipline Japan Centre dealing with: language and social communication o ered at SOAS or by taking a language module in Selby District Council (focusing on the interaction of language and social one of over 30 African and Asian languages o ered groups), the psychology of language (focusing on how at SOAS. language develops in children and how adults process

110 For more information go to www.soas.ac.uk Photography Chinguetti, Mauritania by Joris Leverink SOAS Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 111 Degree Programmes Music Music Degree Programmes

Music “I chose to study94% Linguisticssatisfi ed with at teachingSOAS because (NSS 2015) this94% course goesPractical into andmuch theoretical greater detail teaching than in structures and social contexts, and relationships KEY FACTS other universities.world Withmusic the traditions many course options between music and religion, gender, business or also availableCareers at SOAS, in teaching, it is sure performance,to suit every Applicant/Place Ratio 3:1 healing. We o er you training in the principles and linguistic interestcommunications possible! and the media. NSS methods of ethnomusicology, and in practical In the National Student Survey 2015, Music techniques such as transcription and analysis “It felt daunting to move to London and I wasn’t at SOAS received a 94% satisfaction with of music, fi eldwork methods, sound recording, sure what to expect but as soon as I arrived I fell ‘the teaching on my course’. composition, and radio presentation (we have a in love with the city. dedicated sound recording studio, and our students Degrees are actively involved in the SOAS student radio “My advice to people considering studying BA Music station, SOAS Radio). Students with a background in at SOAS would be to go for it! You’ll never BA Music and... Western music can take modules in music history experience an atmosphere like the one we BA in Global Popular Music and composition at King’s College London. have at SOAS at any other university. You’ll be More Information taught by the best in their fi eld and you will A unique advantage of studying music in its www.soas.ac.uk/music broaden your horizons and open the door to cultural context at SOAS is that a vast range opportunities you never knew existed before. of modules in languages and other subjects is There really is no other university like it!” available as an open option or a joint degree. Why study Music at SOAS? Practical engagement with music is an essential Nicola Darfoor part of the degree. Performance modules are BA Linguistics At SOAS we recognise that music is a universal means o ered at all levels of undergraduate study, of human artistic and cultural expression, essential including kora, ud, tabla, gamelan, Cuban piano, for the wellbeing of individuals and communities shakuhachi and many other instruments, ensembles throughout the world. Music is infi nitely varied, and styles. The Department also hosts a high- constantly re-created, and performed or consumed profi le concert series, workshops, seminars, by millions of individuals worldwide. Besides being conferences and a World Music Summer School. intrinsically rewarding as a subject of practical and analytical study, music takes us to the heart of the communities and individuals who create it. Music of the world is therefore an ideal lens through which to study human culture and experience, and SOAS o ers a unique environment in which to do so. Music at SOAS recognises no geographical, cultural or social boundaries to the study of music.

Our teaching

The Department of Music at SOAS is unique in Europe as an internationally recognised centre for research and teaching of the musics of the world and the discipline of ethnomusicology.

However, you will study in particular depth the music of speciﬁ c regions of Asia and Africa, selected from East Asia (China, Korea and Japan), South Asia (India and surrounding countries), South East Asia (especially Indonesia and Thailand), Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the African diaspora including Cuba, or the Jewish world. You will also study at least one instrument or vocal style from these or related regions, learning directly from expert teachers representing London’s rich musical diversity. You will study traditional genres and contemporary musical forms, classical and popular music, musical

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BA Music

Graduate Destinations

A degree in Music can prepare you to undertake a wide range of careers in many di erent sectors UCAS Codes including performing, technical work in radio W300 BA/MS or television, teaching, arts administration, Duration 3 years music librarianship, publishing, marketing, record companies and production Minimum Entry Requirements A-Levels: BBB Employers will be looking for highly skilled recruits. (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) A music programme does not just teach you a body IB: 31 points with 5/5/4 at Higher level of facts, but also a range of skills, for example: A-Level Music or equivalent is required for the single- subject BA in Music. • the practical skills of learning For the most up to date programme information, music and performance please see • the intellectual skills of examining www.soas.ac.uk/music/programmes/bamusicstud theoretical understanding • various transferable skills such as research, Structure analytical, communication, teamwork, problem solving, time management and organisation skills. The structure of the two-subject BA Music programme is typically as follows: What do Music graduates do? Year 1 Journalist (Market Reporter) Deputy Leader Students take the following modules: ‘Sounds and Professional Performer Cultures’, ‘Music and Culture’, ‘Introduction to Music Composer Analysis’, ‘Performance 1a’ (gamelan), ‘Great Works’, Freelance Musician ‘Performance 1b’ (choosing from a number of Asian Freelance Media and Communications O cer and African musical traditions), and one open option in another subject or language at SOAS or a unit in Employers include: Western music at King’s College London.

Argus Media Year 2 Challengers Students take ‘Ethnomusicology: Themes and Freelance Musician Variations’ (half-unit) and one unit of regional Self-Employed Composer modules. Students also choose from a range of South Asian Art UK / Yorkshire Young Musicians options, including further regional modules, topical modules, performance units, independent projects and up to two open options.

Year 3 Students take ‘Urban Soundscapes’ (half-unit) and one unit of regional modules, and choose from a range of optional modules. Employment for Music graduates, For the most up to date module options, please see including fulltime work, part time our website: www.soas.ac.uk/music work and further study, after 6 months 73% from graduation stands at 73%

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BA Music and... BA Global Popular Music

Year 3 Department (including generic modules such as Music UCAS Codes Students take ‘Urban Soundscapes’ (half-unit) and at UCAS Codes and Gender, regional modules on musical traditions See page 184 least half a unit of regional modules, and can choose W301 of Asia and Africa, and performance, available on our Duration 3 or 4 years from a range of optional modules. Duration 3 years Undergraduate module units page), and up to one unit from our open option modules. May Be Combined With For the most up to date module options, please see Minimum Entry Requirements Year 2 compulsory module: African Studies, Arabic+, Burmese++, Chinese+, our website: www.soas.ac.uk/music A-Levels: BBB Development Studies, Geography*, Hebrew+, History, (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) • The Music Business History of Art/Archaeology, Indonesian++, Japanese+, Music A level is not required. Japanese Studies, Korean+, Linguistics, Middle Eastern Year 3 Studies, Persian, Social Anthropology, South Asian For the most up to date programme information, Studies++, South East Asian Studies, Study of Religions, please see You will take two compulsory modules and choose Swahili+, Thai++, Turkish+, Vietnamese++ www.soas.ac.uk/music/programmes/ba-in-global- one skills module, one popular music module and + 4-year degree with (compulsory) 1 year abroad popular-music other modules o ered within the Music Department ++ 3- or 4-year degree with option of 1 year abroad (including generic modules such as Music, Shamanism * Taught at King’s College London and Healing, regional modules, and performance, The BA Global Popular Music o ers a unique and available on our Undergraduate module units page), Minimum Entry Requirements tailored programme that allows students to focus on and up to one unit from our open option modules. A-Levels: BBB popular and contemporary music styles and cultures (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) in global perspective. It includes: IB: 31 points with 5/5/4 at Higher level Year 3 compulsory modules: GCSE in Music or other evidence of musical literacy • generous regional modules that build on the • Directed Study in Popular Music and active involvement in musical performance or expertise of SOAS in the Middle East, Asia and Africa • Urban Soundscapes composition is essential. and their diasporas For the most up to date programme information, • practical skills modules in multimedia please see For the most up to date module options, please see • modules which develop your understanding of our website: www.soas.ac.uk/music www.soas.ac.uk/music/programmes/bamusicand theoretical approaches to the study of popular music • opportunities for directed independent study Structure projects on topics ranging from K-Pop to hip-hop, The structure of the two-subject BA Music and… Latin to Rai programme is typically as follows: Structure Year 1 Students take the following modules: ‘Sounds and Year 1 Cultures’, ‘Music and Culture’, ‘Performance 1a or 1b’ You will take six introductory modules plus one unit of and ‘Introduction to Music Analysis’. Students also take open option modules. modules to the value of two units from their other Year 1 compulsory modules: subject. • Global Pop • Music and Culture Year 2 • Performance 1b Students must take ‘Ethnomusicology: Themes and Variations’ (half-unit) and at least half a unit of regional • Sounds and Cultures modules, and can choose from a range of options • Studying Popular Music including further regional modules, topical modules, performance units and independent projects. Year 2 You will take one compulsory module and must choose one skills module in recording or in radio presenting and at least two modules on popular music (including, among others, Global Hip Hop, Pop and Politics in Israel and Music of Cuba). You can also select other modules o ered within the Music

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The Languages and Cultures of the “My course and the department is fantastic, and “I chose to study Linguistics at SOAS because the lecturers go the extra mile to help you out. this course goes into much greater detail than Near and Middle East other universities. With the many course options London is amazing. It’s a city that has a buzz also available at SOAS, it is sure to suit every you just can’t get enough of. With its beautiful linguistic interest possible! some of its members specialise in the study of KEY FACTS tourist sites, Christmas lights, New Year religions, and others have particular interests in such Applicant/Place Ratio 5:1 fi reworks and endless places to discover all year “It felt daunting to move to London and I wasn’t fi elds as ethnicity, politics, cinema, drama and music. round, you can’t get tired of it! sure what to expect but as soon as I arrived I fell NSS in love with the city. In the National Student Survey 2015, Ancient Near East The extra-curricular activities are wide and SOAS Near and Middle East received an It was more than 5,000 years ago in Mesopotamia I have learned a lot from for example from “My advice to people considering studying overall satisfaction score of 84%, with 86% (now Iraq) that humankind fi rst learned to live in organising events for di¡ erent societies. I have at SOAS would be to go for it! You’ll never satisfaction with ‘the teaching cities, invented writing and developed the fi rst high also re-connected with my creative side experience an atmosphere like the one we on my course’ civilisations. Though the origins of modern spirituality through co-hosting amazing cultural events. have at SOAS at any other university. You’ll be and intellectual enterprise were once sought in Degrees Believe me, you will have fun and learn about taught by the best in their fi eld and you will the Bible and in Greece, fascinating discoveries by di¡ erent cultures at the same time!“ broaden your horizons and open the door to BA Arabic archaeologists over the past 150 years have revealed opportunities you never knew existed before. BA Arabic and… the crucial role played by the peoples of the ancient Yumna Islam There really is no other university like it!” BA Arabic and Islamic Studies Near East in forming our common heritage. BA Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies BA Hebrew and Israeli Studies Nicola Darfoor BA Hebrew and… Arabic BA Linguistics BA Middle Eastern Studies Since the rise of Islam and the expansion of the Arab BA Middle Eastern Studies and… world in the 7th century AD, Arabic has established BA Persian itself as the most widely spoken of the Semitic BA Persian and… group of languages and as the vehicle of a strong BA Turkish and diverse culture with a rich literary tradition. The BA Turkish and... Arabic programme covers the language from its fi rst BA Ancient Near Eastern Studies appearance in classical literature to the present day. More Information www.soas.ac.uk/nme Hebrew Hebrew has been revived in modern times as the national language of the state of Israel. As one of the world’s oldest languages still in use, Why SOAS? it boasts a literature spanning more than 2,500 years, beginning with the Hebrew Bible. At SOAS we o¡ er a unique combination of world- class teaching and research on 5,000 years of Persian Middle Eastern history, language and culture, Persian is a member of the Indo-European from Babylonian times to the present day. family of languages, but has been profoundly infl uenced in its development by Arabic. There are programmes of study available here that are not o¡ ered at any other UK university. With our Turkish unrivalled linguistic expertise, study abroad options Turkish belongs to the Turkic language family and central London campus location which allows and is the most widely spoken language our students to take advantage of the capital’s many within it. It is the o± cial language of Turkey Middle East cultural centres, the Near and Middle East and a co-o± cial language in Cyprus. Department sits at the very forefront of the study of the languages and culture of this fascinating region.

Our teaching 86% satisﬁ ed with teaching (NSS 2015) The range of degrees taught reﬂ ects not only the STUDY ABROAD 86% 5 Near and Middle Eastern languages. present economic and political importance of the Careers in teaching, research, non- region, but also the diversity and historical depth of governmental organisations (NGOs), culture within the area. While language and literature management and the charity sector. form the core of expertise within the Department, .

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BA Arabic BA Arabic and... Graduate destinations

A degree in Near and Middle East Studies can Year 1 prepare you to undertake a wide range of careers UCAS Codes Single-subject students have to be involved in an in many di¡ erent sectors including marketing For single-subject degree: T620 BA/A intensive study of Modern Standard Arabic (three and publishing, non-governmental agencies, For two-subject degree codes see page 184 units), and take one of: ‘Introduction to Arabic Culture’ international political organisations, diplomacy, 4 years with (compulsory) 1 year spent abroad or ‘Literatures of the Near and Middle East’. Two- businesses, cultural organisations, embassies, the subject degree students also study Modern Standard public service, teaching, interpreting and translation. May Be Combined With Arabic as their major component, with one unit being Employers will be looking for highly skilled recruits. A Development Studies, Economics, English, French*, from their other subject. language study programme does not just teach you a Geography**, Hebrew, History, History of Art/ body of facts, but also a range of skills, for example: Archaeology, Indonesian, International Relations, Law, Linguistics, Music, Persian, Politics, Social Anthropology, • the practical skills of careful listening Year 2 Study of Religions, Turkish, World Philosophies and acquiring languages Students continue the study of Modern Standard * Taught at University College London; apply to UCL • the intellectual skills of examining and Arabic, and at the same time are introduced to for this degree evaluating cultures and theories ** Taught at King’s College London classical and modern Arabic literature and/or Islamic • various transferable skills such as research, texts and/or Arabic dialects. A fourth unit is chosen Minimum Entry Requirements analytical, communication, teamwork, problem from a list of approved options. Two-subject degree solving, time management and organisation skills. A-Levels: AAB - ABB students usually take Modern Standard Arabic and up (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) to three units from their second subject. What do Near and Middle IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level East graduates do? A foreign language at A-level or equivalent is preferred. Year 3 Applicants with non-standard qualifi cations may be invited for interview Both single-subject and two-subject degree students Project Manager spend this year at a university or language teaching Archivist Assistant For the most up to date programme information, please see institute in the Middle East, where they study the Middle East Programme Assistant colloquial language and Modern Standard Arabic, as Auditor www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/baarabic www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/baarabicand well as writing an extended essay. ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) Research O± cer Year 4 Freelance Translator This four-year programme is intended to give In this year, language study is continued at advanced Freelance Media analyst students a solid grounding in both Modern Standard level. In addition, the freedom to select three other Administration and Finance O± cer and Classical Arabic, conversational ability in units from the long list of options gives students the colloquial Arabic, familiarity with the major genres opportunity of specialising in a fi eld of particular Employers include: of expression (both classical and modern) and a interest. Particularly recommended is the independent broad knowledge of history and culture. An element study project in Arabic Studies. Two-subject degree Age UK of choice allows students to select topics for study students take one Arabic or Arabic-related unit and Arab Human Rights Academy in greater depth, especially in Year 4. Year 3 is spent three further units in their second subject. Ben Uri (London Jewish Museum of Art) at a university or language teaching institute in the Control Risks Middle East. Deloitte JET programme MEWSo (Middle Eastern Women Modern language teaching involves classroom and Society organisation) teaching, computer-assisted learning and independent Middle East Consultancy Services study. Introductory and intermediate modules in Room to Heal Arabic use a wide variety of learning experiences and SIPRI (Stockholm Institute of Peace Research) techniques in large and small groups. Most other units Employment for Near and Middle East are taught in small classes. SOVATICAN study graduates, including fulltime work, Scribbler Cards part time work and further study, after 6 Structure United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 72% months from graduation stands at 72% Students take four units per year, and have some fl exibility in constructing their own programme of study. The outline structure of the degree programme is as follows:

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BA Arabic and Islamic Studies BA Hebrew and Israeli Studies BA Hebrew and...

Year 2 Structure UCAS Codes Students continue the study of Modern Standard UCAS Codes Students take four units per year: QT96 BA/ArIslSt Arabic, and take the unit ‘Introduction to Early Islamic For single-subject degree: QTY6 BA/HEIsrSt Duration 4 years with (compulsory) 1 year spent abroad Texts’. A fourth unit is chosen from a list of approved For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 Year 1 Minimum Entry Requirements options. The module ‘Introduction to Classical Arabic Duration 4 years with (compulsory) 1 year spent abroad Single-subject students take one unit in Modern Literature’ is recommended. A-Levels: AAB - ABB May Be Combined With Hebrew, Introduction to Israeli Culture, Literatures (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) Arabic, Economics, English, French*, Geography**, of the Near and Middle East and one unit module of IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level Year 3 History, History of Art/Archaeology, International their choice. Two-subject degree students usually take Relations, Law, Linguistics, Music, Politics, Social Students spend this year at a university or language one Modern Hebrew unit, one Introduction to Israeli Languages at SOAS are taught ab initio, and no prior Anthropology, Study of Religions, World Philosophies knowledge is required. A foreign language at A-level or teaching institute in the Middle East, where they study Culture unit and two units from their other subject. equivalent is preferred. Applicants with non-standard the colloquial language and Modern Standard Arabic, * Taught at University College London (UCL); apply to UCL for this degree qualifi cations may be invited for interview. as well as write an extended essay. Year 2 ** Taught at King’s College London For the most up to date programme information, Single-subject students continue with one unit in Minimum Entry Requirements please see Year 4 Modern Hebrew language, a one-unit module on www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/baarabislstud A-Levels: AAB Zionism, and ‘Nation and Nationalism in Middle In this year, language study is continued at advanced (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) Eastern Fiction’. A fourth unit is taken by the student level. In addition, the freedom to select three other IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level from an approved list of available options. Two-subject units from the long list of options gives students the This four-year programme, available as a single- Languages at SOAS are taught ab initio, and no prior degree students usually take the units in Hebrew opportunity of specialising in a fi eld relating to the subject degree only, is intended to give students knowledge is required. A foreign language at A-level or language and Zionism, along with two units from their Islamic culture and civilisation. a solid grounding in both Modern Standard and equivalent is preferred. Applicants with non-standard other subject. Classical Arabic, familiarity with the core textual qualifi cations may be invited for interview traditions of Islam, a broad knowledge of Islamic For the most up to date programme information, Year 3 history and some insight into the methodology of please see This year is spent at the Rothberg School for Overseas religious studies. Year 3 is spent at a university or www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/bahebisrstud Students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where language teaching institute in the Middle East. www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/baheband students study Hebrew language and literature and Israeli history and society. Modern language teaching involves classroom The BA Hebrew and Israeli Studies is a four-year teaching, language laboratory work, computer- Year 4 assisted learning and independent study. Introductory programme, and is intended to give students a Single-subject degree students take one unit in and intermediate modules in Arabic use a wide variety solid grounding in Israeli Hebrew, familiarity with Modern Hebrew language, one unit in Hebrew of learning experiences and techniques in large and the major types of Modern Hebrew literature, and a literature, and one history unit on the Israeli-Palestine small groups. Most other units are taught in small broad knowledge of the historical, political, religious confl ict. The fourth unit is an independent study classes. and cultural background. Intensive study of Modern Hebrew language and literature is a compulsory project. feature of the degree. Year 3 is spent at the Rothberg Structure School for Overseas Students at the Hebrew Two-subject degree students take one unit in University of Jerusalem advanced Hebrew language or literature (except Law Students take four units per year and have some students), two units in their other subject, and either fl exibility in constructing their own programme of The syllabus can be tailored to individual needs by one further Hebrew language or Hebrew-related unit study. The outline structure of the degree programme selecting options from a wide range of Hebrew and or any other approved unit. is as follows: Hebrew-related modules taught in the Department and at other colleges of the University of London. Year 1 Hebrew language teaching includes classwork, Students are involved in an intensive study of Modern conversation and extensive exposure to modern Standard Arabic (three units), and take ‘Introduction to Hebrew in context. Newspapers and radio broadcasts Arabic Culture’ or ‘Literatures of the Near and Middle are used to improve everyday conversational skills. East’. Optional units, taught both within the Department and elsewhere, complement the main subject.

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BA Middle Eastern Studies BA Persian BA Middle Eastern Studies and... BA Persian and...

Year 1 Structure UCAS Codes Single-subject degree students take ‘Literatures of UCAS Codes Students take four units per year. For single-subject degree: T600 BA/MES the Near and Middle East’, one unit in a modern For single-subject degree: T660 BA/P For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 Middle Eastern language (Arabic, Turkish, Persian For two-subject degree codes see page 184 Year 1 Duration 3 Years or Hebrew), a module in Turkish, Arabic or Israeli Duration 3 or 4 Years Single-subject students take two core units in May Be Combined With culture and a module in Middle Eastern History. May Be Combined With Intensive Persian Language, and one unit in Development Studies, Economics, Geography*, History Two-subject degree students take either ‘Literatures Arabic+, Bengali, Development Studies, Economics, Literatures of the Near and Middle East and can of Art/Archaeology, Law, Linguistics, Music, Social of the Near and Middle East’ or ‘Introduction to English, French**, Geography*, History, History of Art/ choose their fourth unit from a list of approved Anthropology, Study of Religions, World Philosophies Arabic Culture’, or ‘Introduction to Israeli Culture’ Archaeology, International Relations, Law, Linguistics, modules in a subject related to Persian or Iranian * Taught at King’s College London and one language unit in the fi rst subject, and two Music, Politics, Social Anthropology, Study of Religions, Studies, or any other approved non-language unit. module units in the second subject. Turkish+, World Philosophies Minimum Entry Requirements Two-subject degree students also take the two core + 4-year degree with (compulsory) 1 year spent abroad units in Intensive Persian Language, and two units in A-Levels: AAB-ABB Year 2 * Taught at King’s College London (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) their other subject. Single-subject degree students choose one further ** Taught at University College London (UCL); apply to IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level UCL for this degree language unit and take ‘Nation and Nationalism Year 2 Languages at SOAS are taught ab initio, and no prior Minimum Entry Requirements in Middle Eastern Fiction’ and ‘The Muslim World: Single-subject students continue the study of knowledge is required. A foreign language at A-level or A-Levels: AAB – ABB Unity in Diversity’. Two further units are chosen from Persian Language, and take units on Persian equivalent is preferred. Applicants with non-standard (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) qualifi cations may be invited for interview. the list of options, which include further language Prose and Poetry. A fourth unit is chosen from modules and modules in art, history, religion, music, IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level For the most up to date programme information, an approved list of options. Two-subject degree politics, economics and law. One of these two units please see Languages at SOAS are taught ab initio, and no prior students take the units in Persian Language, and may be from outside of this list if approved by the knowledge is required. A foreign language at A-level or www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/bamestud either three units from their other subject or two programme convenor. Two-subject degree students equivalent is preferred. Applicants with non-standard such units and one unit from an approved list of www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/bamestudand qualifi cations may be invited for interview. take either ‘Muslim World: Unity in Diversity’ or options. ‘Nation and Nationalism in Modern Middle Eastern For the most up to date programme information, This three or four year degree is ideal for students Fiction’ and one language unit, then choose two please see Year 3 who desire a broad knowledge of the region with units from the second subject. www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/bapersian Single-subject students continue with the study a basic grounding in two or more of its languages. www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/bapersand of Persian Language, with units in literature. An The programme accommodates a wide variety of Year 3 independent study project may also be taken in topics through which to engage with the region’s The main module for the year is ‘Cinemas of BA Persian is a three or four-year programme, this year. A fourth unit is chosen from the list of diversity, and provides a fi rm foundation for further the Middle East and North Africa’ alongside a which aims to provide a good grounding in the approved options. Two-subject degree students language study. compulsory language unit. Furthermore two further standard spoken and written language of modern take the Persian Language unit and three other units from the list of approved options are taken, Iran and to provide an introduction to the main units, of which one is a Persian Language or Persian Structure including the possibility of an independent study forms of classical and modern Persian literature. related unit, and one is from their other subject. project supervised by a member of the Department. Students take introductory and intermediate Two-subject degree students choose one language The syllabus allows students to take one non- The third unit may be from an approved list of modules in Middle Eastern languages that use a module unit and another from the list of approved Persian unit per year, giving them the opportunity options. wide variety of teaching techniques and learning options, in addition to two units from the second to choose from a wide variety of options dealing activities. They also study their cultural background subject. with the historical, cultural and religious background and can choose optional modules in languages, of Iran and the Middle East, or to learn another art, history, religion, music, politics, economics and regional language, for example Arabic or Turkish. law. Most of these other units are taught by formal When Persian is combined with Arabic or Turkish, lecture. Assessment is by a combination of written the syllabus is four years, with Year 3 spent at an examination and modulework. The outline structure appropriate university abroad. of the degree programme is as follows: Modern language teaching involves classroom work and independent study. Most units are taught in small classes, while a few non-language units are taught by formal lecture.

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BA Turkish BA Ancient Near Eastern Studies BA Turkish and...

Structure Year 2 UCAS Codes Students take four units per year: UCASDuration Codes 1 year (full time) 2 or 3 years (part time) Students take a further unit in Akkadian and two For single-subject degree: T680 BA/T Q400This certifi BA/ANESt cate is based on the fi rst year of the BA units in ancient history and the archaeology of the For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 Year 1 DurationAncient Near 3 years Eastern Studies o¡ ered by the Near and Near East. A further fourth unit may be in Akkadian, Middle East Department Duration 4 years, with 1 year usually spent abroad Students begin the intensive study of the Turkish Minimum Entry Requirements an introduction to another language (Sumerian or For the most up to date programme information visit: Hittite), one unit Ancient History or Archaeology, or an May Be Combined With language (two core units), and take ‘Literatures of A-Levels: AAB Arabic, Development Studies, Economics, English, the Near and Middle East’. Two-subject degree (fromwww.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/certanes 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) approved unit in another subject. French+, Geography*, History, History of Art/ students typically take the two core language units IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level Archaeology, International Relations, Law, Linguistics, and two units from their other subject. Year 3 Music, Persian, Politics, Social Anthropology, Study of Languages at SOAS are taught ab initio, and no prior Religions, World Philosophies knowledge is required. A foreign language at A-level or Follow-up units in Akkadian and archaeology or Year 2 equivalent is preferred. Applicants with non-standard history are taken and a study project written on an * Taught at King’s College London Single-subject students continue to learn the qualifi cations may be invited for interview. ancient Near Eastern subject. To complete the fi nal + Taught at University College London (UCL); apply to UCL for this degree modern Turkish language, and begin their study For the most up to date programme information, year, a wide range of options will normally be available of Ottoman Turkish. Two further units from a list please see to permit specialisation in either language, history or Minimum Entry Requirements of approved options are also taken. Two-subject www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/baanes archaeology, or a combination of two of these. A-Levels: AAB - ABB students take the language units and two units from (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) their other subject. The student whose primary interest is in language may IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level BA Ancient Near Eastern Studies is run as a three- study Sumerian, Hittite, Hieroglyphic Egyptian, Biblical Languages at SOAS are taught ab initio, and no prior Year 3 year, single-subject, multidisciplinary degree with Hebrew, North-West Semitic Epigraphy, Aramaic or knowledge is required. A foreign language at A-level or University College London (UCL). It covers the study This year is spent in Turkey attending modules at Ugaritic, subject to availability. Non-language options equivalent is preferred. Applicants with non-standard of the languages, history and archaeology of the Boğaziçi University. include further modules in Ancient History, Egyptology qualifi cations may be invited for interview. ancient Near East in equal parts, with Year 3 students and the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East. For the most up to date programme information, having the opportunity to concentrate on an area of please see Year 4 special interest within the region www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/baturkish Single-subject students choose two units from the www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/baturkand list of Turkish modules and two further approved The core language is Akkadian (Babylonian and units. These options permit students to steer the Assyrian), with options to read Sumerian, Hittite, syllabus towards their interests. Two-subject degree Biblical Hebrew, Ancient Egyptian and other BA Turkish is a single-subject degree lasting four students normally take two Turkish units and two languages. History and archaeology options years, and it can also be taken as a two-subject units from their other subject. complement the compulsory foundation modules in degree. It covers both classical and modern Turkish these fi elds. literature and language. At the completion of their Please note this programme runs in alternate years studies, students should have attained a high level (2017, 2019) only. of fl uency in modern Turkish, familiarity with earlier forms of Turkish and a solid command of Turkish literature, including a broad knowledge of the Structure historical and cultural background. A specialisation in Ottoman language and literature is also possible. Students take four units per year and have some Year 3 is usually spent at Boğaziçi University in fl exibility in constructing their own programme of Istanbul, Turkey. Throughout the degree, students study to refl ect their developing interests. The outline are encouraged to take units o ered in other structure of the degree programme is as follows: departments to increase their understanding of Turkish culture, especially in the broader context of Year 1 the Middle East. Students take one core unit in Akkadian (Babylonian The syllabus allows students to study Persian, Arabic and Assyrian) in the cuneiform script, and one unit and Hebrew, as well as any of the languages spoken each in Literatures of the Near and Middle East, the in countries neighbouring Turkey as intercollegiate history of the ancient Near East and Near Eastern modules (Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Archaeology. Serbian, Croatian, Hungarian). Modern language teaching involves classroom work and independent study. Most units are taught in small classes, while a few non-language units are taught by formal lecture.

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Certiﬁ cates and Diplomas

Structure Part-time syllabus (two or three years) Near and Middle East Certifi cates Certifi cate in Possible units include: Students take undergraduate modules to the value of • Introductory Akkadian four units. Most modules are valued at one unit. Two- Ancient Near Eastern Studies Minimum Entry Requirements • Akkadian Texts 1 year part-time students must take modules to the The minimum entry requirement is the ability to value of two units each year. Duration 1 year (full time) 2 or 3 years (part time) • Akkadian Text 2 demonstrate the potential to study at undergraduate Part-time students must pass a minimum of one level. However, programmes may have their own This certifi cate is based on the fi rst year of the BA • Introductory Sumerian module in each year to proceed to the next year of Ancient Near Eastern Studies o¡ ered by the Near and specifi c requirements, such as, in the case of language- • Introductory Hittite based studies, a proven ability to learn a language study. Failed modules can be repeated, but only two Middle East Department • Hittite Texts 1 More Information repeats in each module are permitted. For the most up to date programme information visit: www.soas.ac.uk/certifi cates www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/certanes UCL units How to apply: Possible units include: Applications for undergraduate certifi cates and diplomas • Introductory unit in Biblical Hebrew should be made directly to SOAS Full-time students normally take an introductory module in Akkadian (Babylonian and Assyrian) in the • Introduction to Egyptian and Ancient Near Complete the online application at: www.soas.ac.uk/certifi cates. cuneiform script, a survey module in the literature Eastern Archaeology of the Middle East at SOAS (‘Literatures of the Near • Texts in Archaeology and Middle East’), and two units at University College • The Ancient Near East to 1200 BC Assessment and Awards London (UCL), typically ‘Texts in Archaeology and Introduction to Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern • The Ancient Near East from 1200 to 330 BC Students are assessed by the same methods as those Archaeology or another history or archaeology module (if available). Students may also under certain following degrees. Students must pass four modules at SOAS units circumstances study either ‘Introductory Sumerian’ 40 per cent or better to be eligible for the award of a Full-time syllabus (one year) School Certifi cate or Diploma. or ‘Introductory Hittite’ at SOAS instead of one of the other modules, depending on which is available. Students normally take these SOAS units: A number of students, including some from overseas • Introductory Akkadian who began in this way with the certifi cate, have eventually gone on to study for a full BA. Part-time students have the option of taking a more • Literatures of the Near and Middle East intensive language-learning programme. Patterns of transition from certifi cate to BA include the following, depending upon the circumstances of each Part-time syllabus (two or three years) Students can choose to study full-time (one year) individual student: Possible units include: or part-time (two or three years). Four units must be undertaken and passed to gain the certifi cate. • Introductory Akkadian • A full certifi cate may be completed, after which the • Akkadian Texts 1 student may then apply, through UCAS, to begin a UCL units BA from the beginning. (This arrangement has been • Akkadian Text 2 Possible units include: adopted, for example, in cases where the School • Introductory Sumerian has faith in a student’s capacity, but where perhaps • Introductory unit in Biblical Hebrew • Introductory Hittite because of unsuitable schooling or the unavailability • Introduction to Egyptian and Ancient Near of suitable A-level subjects on o¡ er, the chances of Eastern Archaeology • Hittite Texts 1 satisfactory A-level results are slim.) • Texts in Archaeology Students acquire a solid initial knowledge of the written language and some with the spoken, and • A student may complete a certifi cate, and then • The Ancient Near East to 1200 BC apply, through UCAS, for second-year entry to a BA. familiarise themselves with aspects of Middle Eastern • The Ancient Near East from 1200 to 330 BC Admission standards for the certifi cate may be a little history and culture. No prior knowledge of Arabic is lower than those for the BA. required. SOAS units Full-time syllabus (one year) Students normally take these SOAS units: • Introductory Akkadian • Literatures of the Near and Middle East

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Alternative part-time (2 years) Certifi cate in Arabic Certifi cate in Arabic Studies Certifi cate in Persian A more gradual path to acquisition of language. Year 1 ‘Elementary Written Persian’ is taken as well as another approved option. In year 2 ‘Elementary Persian Texts’ is Duration 1 year (full time) Duration 2 or 3 years Duration 1 year (full time) 2 or 3 years (part time) taken as well as another approved option. This certifi cate is essentially equivalent to Year 1 of the This certifi cate is complementary to the full-time This certifi cate is an introductory qualifi cation in Persian School’s four-year BA degree in Arabic o¡ ered by the Certifi cate in Arabic, and designed for those unable language. Students acquire a solid initial knowledge • Elementary Written Persian Near and Middle East Department. to follow a full-time programme and interested in a of the written and spoken language of modern Iran • Elementary Persian Texts For the most up to date programme information visit: di¡ erent balance of language and non-language based and study the historical and cultural background of modules. No prior knowledge of Arabic is required. the Middle East. When taken full-time (in one year) it www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/certifi cate-in-arabic Successful applicants who can demonstrate a For the most up to date programme information visit: corresponds to: background in the study of subjects in the fi elds of www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/certifi cate-in- Year 1 of the BA Persian programme o¡ ered by the Near Arts and Humanities at undergraduate or postgraduate and Middle East Department. No prior knowledge of Students take Arabic 1, which is equivalent to three arabic-studies level may be able to substitute the study of religions Persian is required. module units. They also choose a fourth unit from the and philosophy units in this certifi cate programme list of approved units. For the most up to date programme information visit: with other modules related to Persian or Iranian Structure www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/certifi cate-in- Studies. Similarly, students who have a background in persian the Persian language may enrol onto second or third Compulsory module: This is a part-time programme of study. Four units are year language modules after an initial assessment. • Arabic 1 taken over two or three years. Year 1 Structure Students take the following module and choose one Choose one of the following: unit from the approved option units list. Full-time (1 year) • Introduction to Arabic Culture • Arabic 100 • Persian Language 1 (2 units) • Introduction to Islam • Literatures of the Near and Middle East • Literatures of the Near and Middle East Year 2 • Islam Foundation • Music of the Middle East and North Africa Students take the following module and choose one • Zoroastrianism Foundation unit from the approved option units list. • Art and Material Culture of the Islamic World: 7th to 14th Centuries • Arabic 200 Part-time (2 years) • Mosaics, Manuscripts, and Wall Painting in Islamic Art Two units are taken each year. The fi rst year Persian Approved option units: • Introduction to the History of the Near and Language 1 is taken. The second year Persian • Introduction to Arabic Culture Middle East Language 2 is taken and students choose either • Introduction to Islam ‘Classical Persian Prose Texts’ or ‘Modern Persian Poetry’. • Literatures of the Near and Middle East • Music of the Middle East and North Africa Module units • Art and Material Culture of the Islamic World: 7th to • Persian Language 1 (2 units) 14th Centuries • Persian Language 2 • Mosaics, Manuscripts, and Wall Painting in Islamic Art • Classical Persian Prose Texts • Introduction to the History of the Near and • Classical Persian Poetry Middle East

Year 3 (optional) One unit can be left to a third year of study if desired (a third year of Arabic language). This unit replaces one of the approved option units in either Year 1 or 2. • Arabic 300

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Certiﬁ cate in Turkish Certiﬁ cate in Turkish Studies

Duration 1 year (full time) 2 or 3 years (part time) Duration 1 year (full time) 2 or 3 years (part time) When taken full-time the syllabus is usually the same This certifi cate is designed for students who have a good as Year 1 of the BA programme in Turkish o¡ ered by level of competence in Turkish language and do not the Near and Middle East Department. Part-time study therefore need intensive language tuition. over two or three years allows the student to develop For the most up to date programme information visit: language skills acquired in the fi rst year. No prior knowledge of Turkish is required. www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/certifi cate-in- turkish-studies For the most up to date programme information visit: www.soas.ac.uk/nme/programmes/certturkish Structure

Structure Full-time (1 year)

Full-time (1 year) Language module • Intensive Turkish Language (2 units) A language module at a suitable level is chosen from • Literatures of the Near and Middle East the following list: • Another unit on Turkish Studies from elsewhere in • Intermediate Modern Turkish Language the School • Advanced Turkish/English/Turkish Translation • Ottoman Turkish Language Part-time (2 years) • Two units are taken each year. The fi rst year Intensive Optional modules Turkish Language is taken. The remaining three modules will be chosen from the Turkish list available in the relevant year. Module Part-time (3 years) choice is subject to approval by the Department and • Two units are taken the fi rst year and one each in the acceptance by the teacher concerned. following other years. The fi rst year Intensive Turkish Language is taken.

Individual programmes must be approved by the undergraduate tutor or Head of Department

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Politics and International Studies “I chose to study at SOAS because it is one of the best places to study in the UK when looking at The study of Politics and International Studies at KEY FACTS world issues from a critical perspective. SOAS o¡ ers a unique perspective on contemporary Applicant/Place Ratio 8:1 world politics. With a focus on student-centred The good thing about studying in London is that NSS learning, we o¡ er a wide range of modules in it o¡ ers endless opportunities for enrichment In the National Student Survey 2015, SOAS the politics and international relations of Africa, and entertainment! Further to that, being part of Politics received an overall satisfaction China, East Asia, the Middle East and South Asia, SOAS and the University of London means that score of 93%, with 96% satisfaction with as well as disciplinary and thematic modules you access to a great variety of events, courses ‘the teaching on my course’. in International Relations, Political Economy, and libraries. Political Theory and Comparative Politics. SOAS World Rankings is one of the most exciting places in the world to My fondest memory of my time at SOAS Ranked 4th for the UK in the 2015 QS learn about politics and international a¡ airs with so far was when I found out that one of my World University Rankings a focus on Asia, Africa and the Middle East. former GCSE and A level students I taught at a Ranked 35th in the World in the 2015 QS World University Rankings Our teaching SOAS Saturday club whilst studying at SOAS, Degrees had enrolled thanks to my encouragements Our degrees in Politics and International Relations the previous year – it is one of my proudest BA International Relations provide a rigorous and comprehensive introduction achievements!” BA International Relations and… to historical and contemporary trends in the national BA Politics and global politics of Asia, Africa and the Middle Marta Pacini BA Politics and… East. Whether focusing on the dynamic economies BA Politics and Development Studies BA Politics and International Relations of the Asia-Pacifi c region (ASEAN, China, Japan, More Information Korea) and India or providing a broader context for www.soas.ac.uk/politics understanding developments in some of the principal hot spots in the world today (such as Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Pakistan, and Syria), you will gain a detailed knowledge and a thorough understanding of the most important power shifts, global debates Why study Politics and and confl icts of ideas unfolding in the world today. International Relations at SOAS? You will also encounter cutting-edge, intellectually What distinguishes a SOAS Politics degree from challenging scholarship and research. other politics degrees is its truly global perspective. The Department’s diverse sta¡ comprises leading Our students are amongst the brightest and best scholars in our fi elds, most of whom have knowledge from around the world, distinctively engaged of one or more of the languages of their regions with contemporary political questions. Many of interest in addition to our disciplinary expertise. have fi rst-hand perspectives of the phenomena Areas of our research expertise include nationalism, being discussed in class, which adds a unique urban politics, international organisations, political extra dimension to the learning experience. Our violence, migration and diaspora mobilisation, students also tend to be highly active leaders Islamic political and intellectual history, war, human in Students’ Union societies and campaigns rights, transitional justice, politics of multiculturalism, across a range of issues and causes, from international relations theory, gender, comparative refugee rights to cultural diversity campaigns. political economy and the study of ideologies. Our sta¡ regularly make media appearances to You will graduate from a SOAS Politics or comment on unfolding events. We also advise public International Relations degree with high quality organisations and lead international research teams. analytic, presentation and debating skills, both written and oral, regional expertise in one or more areas, and an ability to understand global phenomena with depth, precision and insight. Many of our graduates 96% satisfi ed with teaching (NSS 2015) also enjoy a life-long engagement with the global 96% Careers in journalism, consultancy, network of dynamic, successful and committed non-governmental organisations individuals whom they encountered at SOAS. (NGOs) and charity sectors.

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BA International Relations BA International Relations and... Graduate destinations

A degree in Politics can prepare you to follow many di¡ erent careers in business, government, UCAS Codes BA International Relations international organisations and NGOs. Recent For single-subject degree: L250 The typical programme structure for the single- graduates have worked in policy and research, in For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 subject degree BA International Relations is as follows: publishing and in the media and in education. Duration 3 or 4 Years As well as knowledge and understanding of Year 1 the complex political and cultural issues of May Be Combined With global politics, students leave SOAS with a a African Studies, Arabic+, Art History, Burmese++, Students take introductory modules in international portfolio of widely transferable skills including Chinese+, Development Studies, Economics, relations, global history and political analysis, as well Geography*, Hebrew+, History, Indonesian++, as an additional option module in politics or another • the ability to research information Japanese+, Japanese Studies, Korean+, Law, Linguistics, department (including languages). from a variety of sources Persian, Social Anthropology, South Asian Studies++, South East Asian Studies, Study of Religions, Swahili+, • analytical and problem solving skills Year 2 Thai++, Turkish+, Vietnamese++, World Philosophies • written and oral communication skills to set + 4-year degree with (compulsory) 1 year abroad Students take disciplinary modules from options, out and discuss opinions and conclusions ++ 3- or 4-year degree with option of 1 year abroad which focus on the world economy, war and • developing structured arguments and * Taught at King’s College London religion. They also take one or more modules in evaluating confl icting opinions and evidence Minimum Entry Requirements the international politics of a region, as well as an additional optional module (including a language). A-Levels: AAA What do SOAS Politics graduates do? (from 3 A-Levels excluding General Studies and native languages) Year 3 Digital PR Assistant IB: 37 points with 6/6/6 at Higher Level Students take a combination of specialised disciplinary Journalist We also welcome non-traditional applications and modules and option modules, as well as an optional Parliamentary Assistant assess each on their own merits guided independent study project in which they work Education O± cer closely with an individual member of sta¡ . For the most up to date programme information, Emerging Markets Fellow please see Research Analyst BA International Relations and… Social Impact O± cer www.soas.ac.uk/politics/programmes/baintrel www.soas.ac.uk/politics/programmes/baintreland The typical programme structure for the two-subject Market Research Assistant degree BA International Relations and… is as follows: Project Management Consultant Intern Women’s Mission Director The SOAS BA International Relations degree provides Year 1 Marketing Campaigning Intern a uniquely global and comparative approach to the Students take Introduction to International Relations Equity Sales Analyst study of world a airs. Publishing Assistant and either Introduction to Global History or O± cer Cadet Introduction to Political Analysis, plus two units of their Through a study of world history and global power other subject. Junior Business Analyst relations, students gain a better understanding of the sources of confl ict and cooperation among states, Year 2 Employers include: shifts in the international economy, as well as the roles of culture, identity and ideas in world politics. The Students take one international politics module from BBC Media Action BA International Relations programme is structured those available for Year 2 students, one unit on the Foreign & Commonwealth O± ce around a combination of disciplinary, regional and international politics of a region, and two further units Kick It Out (Football’s equality and specialised modules, with opportunities to take in their other subject. inclusion organisation) other Politics option modules (e.g. Political Theory, Oxford Policy Management Government and Politics of the Middle East, Islam and Year 3 The Labour Party Employment for Politics Graduates, Democracy) or a language. Students following the three-year programme take at Thomson Reuters including fulltime work, part time least one and up to three International Relations units HACT (ideas and innovation in housing) work and further study, after 6 months Teaching on the International Relations degree from those available for Years 2 and 3. British Council Mexico 89% from graduation stands at 89%. focuses on providing students with individual attention Four-year degree programmes involve a signifi cant Teach First and mentoring. All students are encouraged to language commitment in Year 1, as well as a Kreab Gavin Anderson (Global specialise in a particular area of interest in their fi nal year’s study abroad. Two-subject programmes in Communications Consulting) year, by undertaking an independent study project, International Relations and a language may be of three which pairs them with a member of sta¡ . We also o¡ er or four years’ duration depending on circumstances advice on careers, internships and further study in international a¡ airs.

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BA Politics BA Politics and International Relations BA Politics and...

Year 1 The typical programme structure is as follows: UCAS Codes Students take core introductory modules in political UCAS Codes For single-subject degree: L202 BA/POL analysis, comparative politics and political theory, L290 Year 1 For two-subject degree codes see page 184 as well as an additional option module in Politics or Duration 3 or 4 Years Students take introductory modules in international Duration 3 or 4 Years from another department (such as a language). Minimum Entry Requirements relations, comparative politics and political analysis, as well as a module in either global history or May Be Combined With A-Levels: AAA African Studies, Arabic+, Art History, Burmese++, Year 2 (from 3 A-Levels excluding General Studies and native political theory. Chinese+, Development Studies, Economics, Students take two modules from a list of disciplinary languages) Geography*, Hebrew+, History, Indonesian++, modules, to facilitate a more advanced analysis of IB: 37 points with 6/6/6 at Higher Level Year 2 Japanese+, Japanese Studies, Korean+, Law, Linguistics, Asian and African politics. We also welcome non-traditional applications and Students take two disciplinary modules, one from Persian, Social Anthropology, South Asian Studies++, politics and one from international relations. You South East Asian Studies, Study of Religions, Swahili+, assess each on their own merits. They also take at least one module on regional also take one module on regional politics, and Thai++, Turkish+, Vietnamese++, World Philosophies For the most up to date programme information, politics, initiating the process of greater please see another on the international politics of a region. + 4-year degree with (compulsory) 1 year abroad specialisation on the politics of one or two regions ++ 3- or 4-year degree with option of 1 year abroad www.soas.ac.uk/politics/programmes/ba-politics-and- and at least one other Year 2 module or one open Year 3 * Taught at King’s College London international-relations option. Minimum Entry Requirements Students take at least one more politics and one more international relations module from our range A-Levels: AAA Year 3 The joint BA programme in Politics & International of thematic modules, with further open options (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies and native Relations o ers students the ability to combine our languages) Students take a mix of regional, disciplinary and either inside or outside the Department. specialised modules, and can specialise in a topic two disciplinary streams throughout their training, IB: 37 points with 6/6/6 at Higher Level of their choosing by taking an extended essay or giving them a broad base of knowledge from which We also welcome non-traditional applications and independent study project. to analyse politics within and amongst countries. assess each on their own merits. Students will choose from the options available to both For the most up to date programme information, BA Politics and… joint degree programmes, and will take a compulsory please see The typical programme structure for the two- module in Political Analysis in the ﬁ rst year. www.soas.ac.uk/politics/programmes/bapolitics subject degree BA Politics and… is as follows: www.soas.ac.uk/politics/programmes/bapoliticsand At the end of the programme, students will have Year 1 developed a uniquely insightful and rounded approach to understanding political questions Students following the three-year programme take The BA Politics degree at SOAS is structured around and current a¡ airs across the world. The degree two Politics modules, plus two modules of their the core sub-disciplines of political theory, political structure o¡ ers deep engagement with regional and other subject. economy, political sociology and comparative international politics in Asia, Africa and the Middle politics. Students receive a thorough training in East, as well as problem-driven engagements with Year 2 the theories and methods of these sub-disciplines, war, development, international organisations, state which are then applied to the analysis of real-world Students following the three-year programme take power, social movements, the global economy and political situations. at least one disciplinary module, at least one module other aspects of political life. on regional politics, and two further modules in Teaching on the BA Politics programme combines their other subject. Teaching on the degree programme is tailored an introduction to the discipline of politics as towards improving students’ understanding of the a comparative exercise with an awareness that Year 3 subjects, writing and presentation abilities and comparisons must always respect the individuality Students following the three-year programme take developing their skills as independent and critical of each country and population. A Politics degree at least one and up to three Politics modules from thinkers. Whilst more introductory modules often at SOAS therefore gives our students a better those available for Years 2 and 3. These may include consist of larger lectures followed up by smaller opportunity than most to understand global politics one or two extended essays and/or an independent group seminars, more advanced and specialised since our modules cover the politics of three- study project or open option. modules encourage more student responsibility and quarters of the globe. BA Politics may be taken as a leadership over the material. single-subject or two-subject degree. Four-year degree programmes involve a signiﬁ cant language commitment in Year 1, as well as a year’s Structure study abroad. Two-subject programmes in Politics and a language may be of three or four years’ BA Politics duration according to circumstances. The typical programme structure for the single- subject degree BA Politics is as follows:

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Certiﬁ cates and Diplomas

Structure Certifi cate in Political Studies Students take undergraduate courses to the value of four units. Most courses are valued at one unit. Two-year part-time students must take courses to Duration 1 year (full time) 2 or 3 years (part time) the value of two units each year. Minimum Entry Requirements Part-time students must pass a minimum of one The minimum entry requirement is the ability to course in each year to proceed to the next year of demonstrate the potential to study at undergraduate study. Failed courses can be repeated, but only two level. However, programmes may have their own repeats in each course are permitted. specifi c requirements, such as, in the case of language- based studies, a proven ability to learn a language. More Information This certifi cate is a one-year course that is o¡ ered www.soas.ac.uk/certifi cates by the Department of Politics and International Studies to those who are keen to study politics at How to apply: master’s level but do not have a fi rst degree in the Applications for undergraduate certifi cates and diplomas subject. should be made directly to SOAS. Complete the online application at: www.soas.ac.uk/certifi cates. It is also of interest for those who do not wish to commit three or four years to an undergraduate Assessment and Awards degree but want to study some introductory Students are assessed by the same methods as courses. It is particularly useful for students who those following degrees. Students must pass four have a fi rst degree in an Africa or Asia-related courses at 40 per cent or better to be eligible for the subject or language and wish to apply that skill to award of a School Certifi cate or Diploma. the study of a particular country or region. Students normally choose two introductory units A number of students, including some from and one each from the Disciplinary and Regional overseas who began in this way with the certifi cate, units. have eventually gone on to study for a full BA.

Patterns of transition from certifi cate to BA include Full programme information can be found at the following, depending upon the circumstances of www.soas.ac.uk/politics/programmes/certifi cate-in- each individual student: political-studies • A full certifi cate may be completed, after which the student may then apply, through UCAS, to begin a BA from the beginning. (This arrangement has been adopted, for example, in cases where the School has faith in a student’s capacity, but where perhaps because of unsuitable schooling or the unavailability of suitable A-level subjects on o¡ er, the chances of satisfactory A-level results are slim.) • A student may complete a certifi cate, and then apply, through UCAS, for second-year entry to a BA. Admission standards for the certifi cate may be a little lower than those for the BA.

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Religions and Philosophies “The best thing about this course is that you can choose every module and every topic yourself, We are uniquely able to o er a comprehensive KEY FACTS which is rare in many universities. and profound insight into the dynamic interactions Applicant/Place Ratio 5:1 behind religious thought and practices of the regions SOAS o ers a learning oriented environment NSS of Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Not only do we that consistently challenges the way you think. In the National Student Survey 2015, we o er an unparalleled repertoire of religious traditions, Also, there is such a diverse group of people received an overall satisfaction score many of our sta are world-renowned specialists here that there are virtually no limitations to the of 84%, with 84% satisfaction with ‘the who draw inspiration from the lived realities of the di erent perspectives and opinions that you can teaching on my course’. religious traditions in which they specialise and learn from. who have a passion for their subject. Sta members Degrees work from a deeply empathetic, non-confessional I would describe my time at SOAS as BA Study of Religions understanding that comes from longstanding challenging, fun and very fulﬁ lling and BA World Philosophies familiarity with, and experience of, the lived and satisfying.” BA Study of Religions and... historical aspects of the world’s major religious BA World Philosophies and … traditions, as well as many minor religious traditions. Rabah Tahraou More Information BA Study of Religions

www.soas.ac.uk/religions Our teaching Our teaching is research-driven and interdisciplinary, Why study Religions and giving our programmes the following advantages: Philosophies at SOAS? • Study of a wider range of religious traditions, and in more depth than any other programme in the fi eld, At SOAS we study religions because they have anywhere in the world: Buddhism in nearly all its been powerful, dynamic and enduring forces in doctrinal and regional varieties, Christianity in Asia, all societies at all times. Religions have exercised Africa and the Middle East, Hinduism,Islam, an enormous infl uence on the formation and Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, Taoism and development of global political, economic, cultural, Zoroastrianism, as well as the local religious moral and philosophical systems. A culture can cultures of Asia and Africa. only be truly understood by understanding its • Strongly interdisciplinary, methodologically religious traditions and practices since these are diverse and intellectually rigorous approaches, inherent in society. Extending far beyond ‘theology’ ensuring advanced and comprehensive learning (although this might be an important component) in theoretical approaches to religion as well a religion encapsulates a community’s values and as in historical, anthropological, philosophical, ideas and sets forward its role models. For many sociological and textual approaches to the people in Asia and Africa, religion is integrally study of particular religious traditions. We also related to a sense of identity. By studying religions encourage training in relevant languages. one is studying how people refl ect on and react to • A unique opportunity to access cutting-edge what they consider to be of ultimate signifi cance academic expertise and unrivalled resources and value to themselves and their societies. on Asian and African religions as part of a spirited, cosmopolitan student community and within the The study of religions has been a major part vibrant religious and cultural scene of London. of the School’s academic programme since its inception in 1917. The research excellence in Many of our programmes include visits to centres of Religions and Philosophies is evident from the worship in London thus facilitating communication nearly 80% per cent four- and three-star rating and real-life experiences with the communities for publications, which placed us 2nd nationally and practitioners of various religious traditions. (outranking both Oxford and Cambridge) in the most recent Research Exercise Framework

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BA Study of Religions BA Study of Religions and... Graduate destinations

A degree in Religions and Philosophies can prepare Two-subject degree students will also take core you to undertake a number of prepare you to UCAS Codes units from their other subject. For students who are undertake a wide variety of stimulating careers registered for a degree in which the other subject at professional and management levels, as well For single-subject degree: V627 BA/SR For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 requires three units in Year 1 (such as BA Chinese as in business, public and charity sectors. and Study of Religions), the Study of Religions Duration 3 or 4 Years Year 1 core module is ‘Introduction to the Study of During study at SOAS, students gain an May Be Combined With Religions’ plus at least two half-units from the list advanced understanding of di erent cultures, African Studies, Arabic+, Burmese++, Chinese+, above taken in the next available year (Year 2 for BA histories and beliefs. You will also develop Development Studies, English+, Economics, Hebrew+, Arabic and Study of Religions, Year 3 for BA Chinese History, History of Art and Archaeology, Indonesian++, a portfolio of widely transferable skills and Study of Religions). which employers seek. These include: International Relations, Japanese+, Japanese Studies, Korean+, Law, Linguistics, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, • the ability to research, amass and order Persian, Politics, Social Anthropology, South Asian Single-subject students may also take one module information from a variety of sources - often both Studies++ (3 years), South Asian Studies++ (4 years), unit from: in the original or other relevant languages; South East Asian Studies, Swahili+, Thai++, Tibetan++ (3 • Introduction to Islam Year), Tibetan++ (4 Year), Turkish+, Vietnamese++ • analytical skills to assess critically the • Introduction to Jainism materials relevant to a speciﬁ c issue; + 4-year degree with (compulsory) one year abroad ++ 3 or 4-year degree with option of one year abroad • A language unit from the Languages and • written and oral communication skills to * Taught at King’s College, London Cultures Faculty present, discuss and debate opinions and Minimum Entry Requirements • An open option from another department conclusions; and problem solving skills A-Levels: ABB-BBB • understanding and adopting a sensitive (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) Years 2 and 3 approach to di erent cultures and beliefs IB: 33 points with 5/5/5 at Higher level In Years 2 and 3, students will largely design What do SOAS religions and For the most up to date programme information, their own study programmes by choosing, in please see consultation with their personal tutor, from the philosophies graduates do? www.soas.ac.uk/religions-and-philosophies/ many advanced modules available each year. programmes/bastudrel Project Support O cer www.soas.ac.uk/religions-and-philosophies/ Two-subject degree students will take at least 2.5 Conference Producer programmes/bastudreland further module units in the Study of Religions. Freelance writer In Year 3 an Independent Study Project is Human Resources Talent Manager compulsory for single-subject BA Study of Religions Events and Administration Coordinator Structure students Assistant Account Executive The module structure for single-subject and two- Editorial Intern subject BA Study of Religions programmes is as Research Assistant follows: Sales Manager Year 1 Employers include: Core modules for Year 1 are ‘Introduction to the Study of Religions’ (mandatory all students) plus four The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (single subject degree) or two (two-subject degree) Department for Work and Pensions units which can be chosen from the following half- Penguin Books UK (PG) unit areas or foundation modules: Edelman (public relations ﬁ rm) • Buddhism: Foundation Indian Government The Inter Faith Network for the UK Employment for Graduates from the • World Christianities Wallpaper* magazine Thai edition department, including fulltime work, • Hinduism: Foundation part time work and further study, after 6 • Judaism: Foundation 69% months from graduation stands at 69% • Religions of East and Central Asia • Religions of Africa • Zoroastrianism: Foundation

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BA World Philosophies Certiﬁ cates and Diplomas BA World Philosophies and...

Structure Part-time students must pass a minimum of one UCAS Codes Certifi cate in Religions module in each year to proceed to the next year of For single-subject degree: V627 BA/SR The module structure for single-subject and two- study. Failed modules can be repeated, but only two For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 subject BA Study of Religions programmes is as follows: repeats in each module are permitted. Duration 1 year (full time) 2 or 3 years (part time) Duration 3 or 4 Years • For the most up to date programme information Year 1 Minimum Entry Requirements May Be Combined With visit: www.soas.ac.uk/religions-and-philosophies/ The fi rst year of the programme provides an The minimum entry requirement is the ability to programmes/certstudofrel African Studies, Arabic+, Burmese++, Chinese+, essential foundation in World Philosophies, and demonstrate the potential to study at undergraduate Development Studies, English+, Economics, Hebrew+, level. However, programmes may have their own History, History of Art and Archaeology, Indonesian++, introduces core topics in Philosophy, with additional This certifi cate serves various purposes. It has been specifi c requirements, such as, in the case of language- International Relations, Japanese+, Japanese Studies, options available that enable focus on discrete taken by a number of overseas students who have based studies, a proven ability to learn a language. Korean+, Law, Linguistics, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, traditions, a language, or thematic components. come to this country for one year’s study, often as Persian, Politics, Social Anthropology, South Asian More Information part of their degree work at home. They have thus Studies++ (3 years), South Asian Studies++ (4 years), Year 2 www.soas.ac.uk/certifi cates acquired a SOAS qualifi cation at the same time as South East Asian Studies, Swahili+, Thai++, Tibetan++ (3 The second year builds on the foundations How to apply: completing another year towards their own home Year), Tibetan++ (4 Year), Turkish+, Vietnamese++ established in the fi rst year, enabling students Applications for undergraduate certifi cates and diplomas degree. Some home students have also taken it + 4-year degree with (compulsory) one year abroad to grapple with questions of interpretation, should be made directly to SOAS. to follow up some particular interest or (as in the ++ 3 or 4-year degree with option of one year abroad hermeneutics, phenomenology, and dialogue case, for example, of a qualifi ed Study of Religions * Taught at King’s College, London Complete the online application at: between, and within, philosophical traditions. www.soas.ac.uk/certifi cates. teacher trained chiefl y in the Judaeo-Christian Minimum Entry Requirements Core components of philosophical methods tradition) to broaden horizons. A-Levels: ABB - BBB and concepts are also taught and students are (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) encouraged to develop a regional or thematic Structure The Certifi cate in Religions consists of four units IB: 33 points with 5/5/5 at Higher level specialism, choosing from a wide range of options Students are assessed by the same methods as from the current BA Study of Religions list of For the most up to date programme information, that address philosophical themes or o er training those following degrees. Students must pass four undergraduate modules, chosen in consultation please see in specifi c philosophical traditions. Language modules at 40 per cent or better to be eligible for with the student’s personal tutor and approved by the head of department. Up to one unit, not from www.soas.ac.uk/religions-and-philosophies/ training is also encouraged. the award of a School Certifi cate or Diploma. programmes/ba-world-philosophies A number of students, including some from Study of Religions but related, may be included. www.soas.ac.uk/religions-and-philosophies/ Year 3 overseas who began in this way with the certifi cate, programmes/ba-world-philosophies-and The third and fi nal year is characterised by a have eventually gone on to study for a full BA. focus on epistemology and critique, independent Patterns of transition from certifi cate to BA include the following, depending upon the circumstances of A degree in philosophy from SOAS, with its focus on research, and the consolidation of a chosen regional each individual student: the philosophical traditions of Asia, Africa, the Middle or thematic specialism. All students undertake a East, and Europe, o ers you the opportunity to supervised Independent Study Project which is • A full certifi cate may be completed, after which become conversant with the formal epistemological intended to consolidate and extend a student’s the student may then apply, through UCAS, to systems and traditions of argumentation, political and philosophical tradition-based understanding and begin a BA from the beginning. (This arrangement ethical systems of thought, and analysis from a wider knowledge applied to prominent themes or debates has been adopted, for example, in cases where the range of societies and historical contexts than those in the fi eld of World Philosophies School has faith in a student’s capacity, but where of the traditional philosophy graduate. perhaps because of unsuitable schooling or the unavailability of suitable A-level subjects on o er, Our expertise lies in the philosophical traditions of the chances of satisfactory A-level results Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Additionally, many are slim.) lecturers are conversant with European philosophical • A student may complete a certifi cate, and then traditions, and are able to o er unique perspectives apply, through UCAS, for second-year entry to a of philosophy ‘East and West’. The option of taking BA. Admission standards for the certifi cate may be relevant languages, from the wide range that is a little lower than those for the BA. o ered by the School, will enable you to encounter philosophical traditions in their vernacular contexts Structure thus embedding their meaning and impact. Students take undergraduate modules to the value of four units. Most modules are valued at one unit. Two-year part-time students must take modules to the value of two units each year.

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South Asia

KEY FACTS Our teaching 89% satisfi ed with teaching (NSS 2015) Applicant/Place Ratio 4:1 The Department has one of the strongest 89% Teaching of a range of NSS concentration of experts in the languages and South Asian languages In the National Student Survey 2015, Asian cultures of South Asia in Europe, both ancient Careers in translation, research, Studies received an overall satisfaction and modern, and o ers the only undergraduate education and the media. score of 85%, with 89% satisfaction with degrees in South Asian languages and cultures in ‘the teaching on my course’ the UK. Apart from specialist language teachers in Hindi, Nepali, Sanskrit, and Urdu, sta in the Degrees Department specialise in Indian cinema, the BA South Asian Studies cultures of the Himalayan region, the culture and BA South Asian Studies and… literatures of Pakistan and Afghanistan, South Asian More Information literature in English, Sanskrit and the ancient and www.soas.ac.uk/southasia contemporary traditions of Yoga, Hindi literature and the multilingual literary history of South Asia. The SOAS Library has over 700,000 items on South Asia. Why study South Asia at SOAS? Language teaching, mostly in small groups, Studying South Asia means learning about the follows a mixture of communicative and grammar distinct trajectories and common histories of methods, and assessment consists of a mixture of some of the most diverse countries in the world. classroom tests, coursework, presentations; oral It means learning about multilingual societies, rich and written exams. Non-language modules are literatures (including in English), complex social taught through lectures, seminars, and tutorials, dynamics, a mosaic of local and regional cultures, and are assessed through essays, presentations, a vibrant fi lm industry, and global diasporas. and written exams. Essay-writing sessions are o ered to help you improve your writing skills. SOAS is the only University in the UK where you can study South Asian languages (Hindi, Nepali, Sanskrit, Urdu) as part of your BA degree, and combine in-depth language learning with a broad range of modules related to the area. We encourage students to learn languages, use their STUDY ABROAD language skills in their other modules, and we o er fl exible entry pathways for students coming “I came to SOAS because I found the expertise with some language knowledge. We have a full and insight into the living cultures, languages range of modules for Hindi, Nepali, Sanskrit, and and peoples of this subcontinent was Urdu, and more limited o erings for Bengali. something that only SOAS could provide.

We o er the widest range of modules on South Asia, My course has a unique interdisciplinary drawing on expertise across SOAS, with modules approach and has given me the tools to explore on South Asian history, cinema, literature, politics, culture, literature, religion and history in a way anthropology, music, art, economics, religion, etc. that a more traditional course would not. Some modules explore themes across borders, others focus on critical issues in specifi c regions, SOAS has given me the tools needed to support like the Himalayas, or countries, like Pakistan. my views with evidence. SOAS has also made me confi dent as a person, and I now have the Undergraduate degrees at SOAS are fl exible, and you courage to discuss various matters in public. I can develop your interest in an area and language(s) am happy to say that I can now both analyse together with a discipline. Our sta are world- and contribute to the outside world!” specialists in their fi eld and have strong links to institutions in South Asia. If you take the 4-year degree, Lee Richardson you’ll have a unique opportunity to study language BA South Asian Studies for a year in one of the countries of South Asia.

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BA South Asian Studies BA South Asian Studies and... Graduate Destinations

A degree in South Asian Studies can prepare you to undertake a wide range of careers in many UCAS Codes Year 1 di erent sectors including marketing and publishing, For single-subject degree: Students take the core unit ‘South Asian Culture’, a non-governmental agencies, international For single-subject degree (year abroad): compulsory unit in a South Asian language (Hindi, political organisations, diplomacy, businesses, For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 Nepali, Urdu, or Sanskrit), and two further units in cultural organisations, embassies, the public Duration 3 or (with year abroad) 4 Years South Asian studies or an open option module. service, teaching, interpreting and translation. May Be Combined With Year 2 Employers will be looking for highly skilled recruits. Development Studies, Economics, Geography*, History, A language study module does not just teach you a History of Art/Archaeology, International Management, Students take a core unit in South Asian literature or body of facts, but also a range of skills, for example: International Relations, Law, Linguistics, Music, cinema, continue the language started in Year 1, and Politics, Social Anthropology, Study of Religions, World take two further units in South Asian Studies or an • the practical skills of careful listening Philosophies open option module. and acquiring languages * Taught at King’s College London • the intellectual skills of examining and Minimum Entry Requirements Year 3 evaluating cultures and theories A-Levels: AAB-ABB Students taking the four-year degree spend this • various transferable skills such as research, (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) year in India, Nepal or Bangladesh; those taking the analytical, communication, teamwork, problem IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level three-year degree undertake a core independent solving, time management and organisation skills. Languages at SOAS are taught from scratch and no prior study project or two half-units in South Asian culture knowledge is required. A foreign language at A-level or or literature. What do South Asia graduates do? equivalent is preferred but not essential. Applicants with non-standard qualiﬁ cations may be invited for interview. They may continue the South Asian language they Research Analyst For the most up to date programme information, are studying and take two further units in South Asian Digital Producer please see Studies or an open option module. Social Art Salon Project Manager www.soas.ac.uk/southasia/programmes/basastud Teacher and Schools’ Relationships Manager www.soas.ac.uk/southasia/programmes/ba-south- Year 4 Operations O cer asian-studies-and-3-years Students undertake a core independent study project www.soas.ac.uk/southasia/programmes/basastud4 or two half-units in South Asian culture or literature. www.soas.ac.uk/southasia/programmes/basastudand4 Employers include: They may continue the South Asian language they are studying and take two further units in South Asian The Crossroads Centre (Drug treatment centre) Studies or an open option module. Shakespeare Schools Festival Structure Monolith Productions (Computer game developer) Our unique undergraduate programmes o er a London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine dynamic combination of language and culture Last Word Media modules providing students with a global overview ITN and indepth knowledge of the historical and English First contemporary cultures of South Asia. Prospective Dragons in Europe undergraduates have the option to study either a Cypress Books Co. (UK) full- or half-degree (joint degree) in South Asian Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) Studies, over either 3 or 4 years. The four-year Baobab Centre options involve taking one of our distinctive, intensive and focused ‘Language Pathways’, in which students concentrate on a particular South Asian language (Hindi, Nepali, Sanskrit, Urdu) and its associated Employment for South Asia study regions and culture, while choosing from a wide graduates, including fulltime work, part range of other module o erings within the full time work and further study, after 6 degree, or alongside the prescribed modules in the months from graduation stands at 82% 82% other half of a joint degree.

BA South Asian Studies (3 years) The typical programme structure for the single- subject degree BA South Asian Studies (three- and four-year modules) is as follows:

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Certiﬁ cates and Diplomas

BA South Asian Studies and… The typical programme structure for the two-subject Certifi cate in Nepali Studies Certifi cate in Sanskrit degree BA South Asian Studies and… (three- and four-year modules) is as follows: Duration 2 or 3 years (part time only) Duration 3 years (part time) Year 1 Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements Students take the core unit ‘South Asian Culture’, a This certifi cate is intended to provide students with the This certifi cate aims to provide tuition in Sanskrit leading compulsory unit in a South Asian language (Hindi, opportunity to study Nepali language to intermediate to a qualifi cation for those who are new to the language level and to develop a critical understanding of Nepali based on the Beginners’, Lower Intermediate and Upper Nepali, Urdu or Sanskrit), and two further units in their culture and society. Intermediate modules currently taught in the Language other subject. For the most up to date information visit Centre. By the end of the certifi cate, students should have: Year 2 www.soas.ac.uk/certifi cates • acquired a solid working knowledge of Students take a core unit in South Asian literature or Sanskrit grammar cinema, may continue the language started in Year 1, Structure • a basic knowledge of the history of Sanskrit literature in and take two units in their other subject or an open its historical and literary contexts option module. Part-time (2 years) • studied a selection of various genres of Sanskrit literature, including epics and classical Sanskrit court literature Year 3 Year 1 • developed an ability to read, analyse and comprehend • Elementary Nepali (2 hours per week (hpw) Students taking the four-year degree spend Year Sanskrit texts. 3 in India, Nepal or Bangladesh; those taking the evening class plus intensive top-up module three-year degree undertake a core independent or For the most up to date information visit www.soas.ac.uk/certifi cates study project or two half-units in South Asian culture • Nepali Language 1 (two 2-hour daytime classes or literature.They may continue the South Asian per week) with Society, Culture and Politics in language they are studying and take two further units Nepal (one 2-hour daytime class per week) in their other subject or an open option module. Structure Year 2 Year 1 — Beginners’ Level Sanskrit Year 4 • Intermediate Nepali (2 hpw evening class plus Term 1: intensive top-up module) Students undertake a core independent study • Sound System of Sanskrit, Writing System, Basic project or take two half-units in South Asian culture or Grammar and Syntax, Reading a Short Sanskrit Text. or literature. They may continue the South Asian • Nepali Language 2 (two 2-hour daytime classes Term 2: language they are studying and take two further units per week) with an independent study project • Grammar of Nouns, Verbs, and Pronouns; Reading in their other subject or an open option module. Part-time (3 years) Stories and Vocabulary Building. • BA South Asian Studies (4 years), with language pathways (Hindi, Bengali, Nepali, Urdu, Sanskrit) Year 1 Term 3: • BA South Asian Studies and... (3 years) • Grammar of Gerunds, Infi nitives and Participles; • Elementary Nepali (2 hpw evening class plus Reading a Longer Text; Exam Preparation and End- • BA South Asian Studies and… (4 years), intensive top-up module) or with language pathways as above, and including a of-Year Examination year abroad. • Nepali Language 1 (two 2-hour daytime classes per week) Year 2 — Lower Intermediate Level Year 4 Year 2 Terms 1, 2 and 3: Students undertake a core independent study project • Intermediate Nepali (2 hpw evening class plus • Translation from and into Sanskrit; Reading and or two half-units in South Asian culture or literature. intensive top-up module) Analysing Sanskrit Texts; Listening to and Reciting They may continue the South Asian language they or Verses from the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita; Introduction to History of Sanskrit Literature and are studying and take two further units in South Asian • Nepali Language 2 (two 2-hour daytime classes Prosody. Studies or an open option module. per week) with Society, Culture and Politics in Nepal (one 2-hour daytime class per week) Year 3 — upper intermediate level Terms 1, 2 and 3: Year 3 Reading, Analysing and Translating Sanskrit Literary Independent study project – a 10,000 word Texts; Introduction to Sanskrit Poetics. essay on a topic decided in agreement with the Term 3: Revision for the Certifi cate in Sanskrit supervisor. Examination; Mock Examination; Final Examination

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Certiﬁ cate in South Asian Studies Diploma in Sanskrit

Duration 1 year (full time) 2 or 3 years (part time) Duration 2 years (part time) Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements This certifi cate is equivalent to Year 1 of the BA degree This diploma provides a programme of study at in South Asian Studies o ered by the South Asia advanced undergraduate level for students who want Department (see page 151 for further information) and to continue their Sanskrit studies. It does not have to is designed for students who want to study South Asia be combined with another subject and does not start but cannot commit themselves to a three-year degree at beginner level. Applicants must have the Cambridge programme. The certifi cate also allows mature students International A-level (or equivalent) in Sanskrit, or who want to do an MA, or who have work experience demonstrate a comparable profi ciency at interview. but may lack the necessary academic qualifi cations, to get back into academic study and essay writing under The diploma is designed for students who are in daily supervision. employment but desire or need university qualifi cations in Sanskrit and expect degree-level teaching by fully For the most up to date information visit qualifi ed and experienced sta . www.soas.ac.uk/certifi cates For the most up to date information visit www.soas.ac.uk/certifi cates Structure The composition of the certifi cate is fl exible, but Structure typically resembles that of the fi rst year of BA South A total of four units, taken from the BA half-degree Asian Studies, consisting of a language unit, the syllabus provided for the second and third year. module ‘South Asian Culture’ and two further units Two modules from the following lists: on South Asian subjects from within the Department or elsewhere in the School. Year 1 Individual programmes have to be approved by the • Sanskrit Language 2 undergraduate programme convenor or the Head of • Selected Texts from the Sanskrit Epic Department. • Classical Sanskrit Court Literature 1

Year 2 • Classical Sanskrit Court Literature 1 (if not taken in Year 1) • Vedic Prose and Poetry • Buddhist Sanskrit Texts • Directed Readings in Sanskrit • Introduction to Prakrit • Readings in Prakrit

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Languages and Cultures of “ After I left school I had no idea what I wanted to do. I ended up spending a year in Malaysia South East Asia and fell in love with the country. When I came back to the UK I wanted to fi nd a connection to Malaysia and what I had left behind, but it was In addition to working towards linguistic and KEY FACTS also important to me that I got a degree that cultural fl uency in one or more language, students Applicant/Place Ratio 4:1 was practical and set me up for a good career. in the department are able to draw on a wide South East Asian studies and International NSS range of modules taught in the department management was a unique but perfect In the National Student Survey 2015, Asian and across SOAS: on South East Asian history, combination. Studies received an overall satisfaction literature, cinema, cultural studies, politics, score of 85%, with 89% satisfaction with social anthropology, music, art and religions. South East Asian Studies is the smallest ‘the teaching on my course’ Many of our students choose to take a year abroad as department in the university, we are able to part of their degree. We have excellent relationships Degrees develop relationships with our professors and with universities in the region and, for many students, the degree is easily adaptable to our needs. BA South East Asian Studies the opportunity to immerse themselves fully in International Management is one of the largest BA South East Asian Studies (year abroad) the language and culture of Burma, Indonesia, departments in the university, it provides the BA South East Asian Studies and... Thailand or Vietnam for a year is an unforgettable knowledge and opportunities I need to succeed BA International Management and experience. It also opens up a huge range of further in a business career.” Southeast Asian Studies possibilities for work, volunteering or study as a result BA Burmese and... of networks developed during the year abroad. Clea Halliday BA Indonesian and... BA South East Asian Studies and BA Thai and... Our teaching International Management BA Vietnamese and... More Information SOAS has the largest concentration of expertise www.soas.ac.uk/southeastasia on South East Asia in the UK. The department is unique for its specialism in the languages, cultures, literary traditions and cinema of Burma, Indonesia, Why study South East Asia at SOAS? Thailand and Vietnam. You will have access to one of the most important library collections on the region in the world, including a staggering Studying South East Asia means learning about number of books, fi lms and manuscripts. In one of the most diverse regions on earth. It addition, department sta¡ , colleagues from across means working with linguistic, cultural and SOAS, and visitors to the school contribute to a religious diversity and examining the trajectories vibrant calendar of public talks, fi lm screenings, of some of the most traditional and also some guest lectures and workshops that students are of the most modern societies in the world. You encouraged to attend and get involved with. will study rich literary and cinematic traditions, and complex and dynamic societies. Language teaching is in small groups and our teachers focus on helping you to develop your SOAS is the only university in the UK to o¡ er skills in the four essential areas of reading, writing, a comprehensive degree in South East Asian listening and speaking. Assessment includes regular studies. We believe that studying a language of the homework, classroom tests, oral and written exams. region is essential to understanding the cultures Non-language modules are taught though lectures, and nations of South East Asia. We o¡ er a full tutorials and seminars and are assessed through range of modules in Burmese, Indonesian Thai essays, reaction papers, presentations and written and Vietnamese. All students will choose one of exams. Our students benefi t from small class those languages to study in their fi rst year. Many sizes and responsive and personalised teaching. students take the opportunity to also study a second language as their degree progresses. Whatever your previous language learning background, we are 89% satisfi ed with teaching committed to ensuring that students reach their 89% (NSS 2015) Teaching of a range of full linguistic potential. While most of our students South Asian languages. Careers in will start learning a South East Asian language from STUDY ABROAD translation, research, education scratch, we also cater for students who already and the media. have some prior knowledge of the language.

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BA South East Asian Studies BA South East Asian Studies and... Graduate Destinations BA South East Asian Studies (Year abroad) A degree in South East Asian Studies can prepare you to undertake a wide range of careers in many di¡ erent sectors including marketing and publishing, non-governmental agencies, international BA South East Asian Studies political organisations, diplomacy, businesses, UCAS Codes The typical programme structure for the single-subject cultural organisations, embassies, the public For single-subject degree: T302 BA/SEASt degree BA South East Asian Studies is as follows: service, teaching, interpreting and translation. For single-subject degree (year abroad): T301 BA/SEAS Employers will be looking for highly skilled recruits. A For two-subject degree codes: see page 184 Year 1 language study programme does not just teach you a Duration 3 or (with year abroad) 4 Years Students take the core half-units ‘Introduction to body of facts, but also a range of skills, for example: May Be Combined With South East Asia’ and ‘South East Asia on Film’, a • the practical skills of careful listening Development Studies, Economics, Geography*, History, compulsory unit in a South East Asian language, and and acquiring languages History of Art/Archaeology, International Management, two further units in South East Asian studies or an International Relations, Law, Linguistics, Music, Politics, open option module. • the intellectual skills of examining and Social Anthropology, Study of Religions, evaluating cultures and theories World Philosophies Year 2 • various transferable skills such as research, * Taught at King’s College London Students take two core half-units in South East Asian analytical, communication, teamwork, problem Minimum Entry Requirements solving, time management and organisation skills. cultural studies, optional modules totalling two units, A-Levels: AAB-ABB usually including a continuation of the language (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) started in Year 1, and an open option module. What do South East Asian IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level Studies graduates do? Languages at SOAS are taught from scratch and no prior Year 3 knowledge is required. A foreign language at A-level or Students undertake a core independent Study Project Research Analyst equivalent is preferred but not essential. Applicants with and three further units, Including units in South East Digital Producer non-standard qualiﬁ cations may be invited for interview. Asian culture or literature, or in the South East Asian Social Art Salon Project Manager For the most up to date programme information, language they are studying or an open option module. Translator please see Teacher and Schools’ Relationships Manager www.soas.ac.uk/sea/programmes/baseastud Operations O± cer www.soas.ac.uk/sea/programmes/baseastudand www.soas.ac.uk/sea/programmes/baseastudincya Employers include:

The Crossroads Centre (Drug treatment centre) South East Asian Studies may be taken as a single- Shakespeare Schools Festival subject degree over three years, or over four years Monolith Productions (Computer game developer) including a year abroad. It may also be taken as part London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine of a three year two-subject degree. Both single- Last Word Media subject and two-subject degree students study one ITN South East Asian language (Burmese, Indonesian, Thai Dragons in Europe or Vietnamese), general module units on South East Cypress Books Co. (UK) Asia taught within the Department, and module units Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) with a strong South East Asian focus taught in other Baobab Centre departments in the School, allowing the student to gain a broad understanding of the region.

Employment for graduates, including fulltime work, part time work and further study, after 6 months from 82% graduation stands at 82%

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BA International Management and Southeast Asian Studies

BA South East Asian Studies and... BA South East Asian Studies (year abroad) Year 3 UCAS Codes The typical programme structure for the two-subject The typical programme structure for the single- Students write an Independent study project in degree BA South East Asian Studies and… is as follows: subject degree BA South East Asian Studies (year TN3C BA/SEASIM International Management and choose two further abroad) is as follows: Duration 3 years half units from ‘Financial Strategy’, ‘Finance in China, ‘Finance in Japan and Korea’, ‘Contemporary Issues Year 1 Minimum Entry Requirements in the Chinese Economy’, ‘Contemporary Issues in Students take the core half-units ‘Introduction to Year 1 A-Levels: AAB-ABB the Japanese and Korean Economies’, ‘International South East Asia’ and ‘South East Asia on Film’, a Students take the core half-units ‘Introduction to (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) Marketing 2: Global Markets’, ‘International Human compulsory unit in a South East Asian language and South East Asia’ and ‘South East Asia on Film’, a IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level Resource Management’ and ‘Corporate Governance’ two units in their other subject. compulsory unit in a South East Asian language, and For the most up to date programme information, choose optional modules totalling two further units or please see Year 2 one unit and an open option. They also take two core half-units in South East www.soas.ac.uk/sea/programmes/baimseas Asian cultural studies, literature or ﬁ lm and are Students take two core half-units in South East Asian recommended to continue the language studies in cultural studies, may continue the language started in Year 2 Year 2. Year 1, and take two units in their other subject or an Students take two core half-units in South East Asian This unique degree o ers students the possibility open option module. cultural studies, may continue the language started in to combine a strong grounding in international Year 1, and take two units in their other subject or an management with study of the languages and Year 3 open option module. cultures of South East Asia, a region o ering tremendous potential for those wishing to pursue Students undertake a core independent study project careers in business and management. or an extended essay (5,000 words) and a further half- Year 3 unit in South East Asian culture or literature. Students spend this year studying in Thailand, Year 1 They may continue the South East Asian language Indonesia, Burma or Vietnam. It is sometimes they are studying and take two further units in their possible for students to divide their time between Students choose two half units from ‘Introduction other subject or an open option module. two countries, and to incorporate volunteering or an to Accounting’, ‘Understanding Company Accounts internship into the time abroad. and Reports’, ‘Quantitative and Analytical Techniques for Managers’, and ‘Principles and Management Year 4 of Marketing’. They must also choose to follow a module in either Principles of Management or Students undertake a core independent study project, Management in China or Management in Japan and and three further units in South East Asian culture or Korea. literature, or in the South East Asian language they are studying or an open option module. In addition they choose to study either Burmese, Indonesian, Vietnamese or Thai, along with the two half-units Introduction to South East Asia and South East Asia on Film

Year 2 Students choose four half units from ‘Corporate Finance and Financial Accounting’, ‘Managerial Accounting’, ‘International Business Strategy’, ‘Managerial Economics’, ‘Qualitative and Case Study Research’ and ‘International Marketing 1: The Environment’.

They also take two core half-units in South East Asian cultural studies, literature or ﬁ lm and are recommended to continue the language started in Year 1.

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BA Burmese and... BA Indonesian and...

Year 3 Year 2 UCAS Codes Students taking the four-year degree spend Year UCAS Codes Students take the core unit ‘Indonesian Language 2’ See page 184 3 in Yangon; those taking the three-year degree See page 184 and the core half-unit ‘Cultural Foundations of Duration 3 or 4 years take a core unit in Burmese language, undertake an Duration 3 or 4 years Indonesia’, a further half-unit in Indonesian literature independent study project, and take two further units or culture, and two units in their other subject or an May be combines with May be combined with in their other subject or an open option module. open option module. Development Studies, Economics, English, Geography*, Arabic, Chinese+, English, Korean+, Development History, History of Art/Archaeology, International Studies, Economics, French*, Geography**, History, Year 3 Relations, Law, Linguistics, Music, Politics, Social Year 4 History of Art/Archaeology, International Relations, Law, Anthropology, Study of Religions, World Philosophies Linguistics, Music, Politics, Social Anthropology, Study of Students taking the four-year degree spend Year 3 at Students take a core unit in Burmese language, Religions, World Philosophies * Taught at King’s College London undertake an independent study project, and choose two universities in Yogyakarta and Bandung in Java; + 4-year degree with (compulsory) 1 year abroad in Minimum Entry Requirements two other units in their other subject or an open those taking the three-year degree take a core unit China or Korea in Indonesian language, undertake an independent A-Levels: AAB-ABB option module. * Taught at University College London (UCL); apply to study project or an extended essay (5,000 words), (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) UCL for this degree and take a further half-unit in Indonesian or South ** Taught at King’s College London IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level East Asian culture or literature and two further units For the most up to date programme information, Minimum Entry Requirements in their other subject or an open option module. please see A-Levels: AAB-ABB (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) www.soas.ac.uk/sea/programmes/baburmeseands Year 4 IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level Students take a core unit in Indonesian language, Languages at SOAS are taught from scratch and no prior undertake an independent study project or an Burmese is studied as part of a two-subject degree knowledge is required. A foreign language at A-level or and may be taken over three or four years; students equivalent is preferred but not essential. Applicants with extended essay (5,000 words), and take a further studying for a four-year degree spend Year 3 studying non-standard qualifi cations may be invited for interview half-unit in Indonesian or South East Asian culture or Burmese in Burma (Myanmar). For the most up to date programme information, literature and two further units in their other subject please see or an open option module. Students who choose to specialise in Burmese will www.soas.ac.uk/sea/programmes/baindonesianand be among the small number of people worldwide who have studied the beautiful Burmese language systematically to an advanced level. Combining their Indonesian is studied as part of a two-subject degree. linguistic expertise with a deep understanding of the Students may choose a three-year or a four-year history and culture of Burma/Myanmar and South degree, the latter including one year spent abroad at East Asia, SOAS Burmese graduates have fl ourished in two universities in Indonesia. many fi elds. Structure Students who take this degree benefi t from a unique opportunity to combine intensive study of Year 1 Indonesian, and its literature, fi lm and culture with Students take the core language unit ‘Burmese another discipline taught at SOAS. Graduates of Language 1’, two half-units ‘Introduction to South the four year degree will have a very high level of East Asia’ and ‘South East Asia on Film’ and two units linguistic and cultural competency providing them in their other subject. with excellent possibilities for further study or work in the region Year 2 Students take one core unit ‘Burmese Language Year 1 2’, two half-units in South East Asian literature or Students take the core language unit ‘Indonesian culture, and two units in their other subject or an Language 1’, two half-units ‘Introduction to South open option module. East Asia’ and ‘South East Asia on Film’, and two units in their other subject.

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BA Thai and... BA Vietnamese and...

Year 2 Year 2 UCAS Codes Students take the core unit Thai Language 2, half-unit UCAS Codes Students take one core unit ‘Vietnamese Language 2’, See page 184 Cultural Studies of Mainland South East Asia and two See page 184 the core half unit Cultural Studies of Mainland South Duration 3 or 4 years units in their other subject or an open option module. Duration 3 or 4 years East Asia, and two units in their other subject or an open option module. May be combines with May be combines with Year 3 Development Studies, Economics, English, French**, Development Studies, Economics, English, Geography*, Year 3 Geography*, History, History of Art/ Archaeology, Students taking the four-year degree spend Year 3 History, History of Art/Archaeology, International International Relations, Law, Linguistics, Music, at Thammasat University in Bangkok; those taking Relations, Law, Linguistics, Music, Politics, Social Students taking the four-year degree spend Year 3 at Politics, Social Anthropology, Study of Religions, World the three-year degree take a core unit in Thai Anthropology, Study of Religions, World Philosophies Hanoi University; those taking the three-year degree Philosophies language, undertake an independent study project * Taught at King’s College London take a core unit in Vietnamese language or literature, * Taught at King’s College London or an extended essay (5,000 words), and take a Minimum Entry Requirements undertake an independent study project, and take ** Taught at University College London (UCL) further half-unit in Thai or South East Asian culture or two further units in their other subject or an open A-Levels: AAB-ABB literature and two further units in their other subject option module. Minimum Entry Requirements (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) or an open option module. A-Levels: AAB-ABB IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) Year 4 For the most up to date programme information, Year 4 Students take a core unit in Vietnamese language or IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level please see Students take a core unit in Thai language, undertake literature, undertake an independent study project, For the most up to date programme information, www.soas.ac.uk/sea/programmes/bavietnameseand please see an independent study project or an extended essay, and take two other units in their other subject or an and take a further half-unit in Thai or South East open option module. www.soas.ac.uk/sea/programmes/bathaiand Asian culture or literature and two further units in Languages at SOAS are taught from scratch and no their other subject or an open option module. prior knowledge is required. A foreign language at Languages at SOAS are taught from scratch and no A-level or equivalent is preferred but not essential. prior knowledge is required. A foreign language at Applicants with non-standard qualifi cations may be A-level or equivalent is preferred but not essential. invited for interview. Applicants with non-standard qualifi cations may be invited for interview. Vietnamese is studied as part of a two-subject degree and may be taken over three or four years; students Thai is studied as part of a two-subject degree. studying for a four-year degree spend Year 3 at a Students may choose a three-year or a four-year university in Vietnam. degree, the latter including a year abroad at a university in Thailand. Students who take this degree benefi t from a unique opportunity to combine intensive study of Students who take this degree benefi t from a unique Vietnamese and its literature, fi lm and culture with opportunity to combine intensive study of Thai, and another discipline taught at SOAS. The opportunity its literature, fi lm and culture with another discipline to immerse themselves in Vietnamese language and taught at SOAS. The opportunity to immerse culture means that graduates from this degree will themselves in Thai language and culture means that have great career prospects both at home and in the graduates from this degree will have great career region. The degree also provides a great basis for prospects both at home and in the region. The postgraduate study. degree also provides a great basis for postgraduate study. Structure Structure Year 1 Year 1 Students take the core language unit ‘Vietnamese Language 1’, two half-units ‘Introduction to South Students take the core language unit ‘Thai Language East Asia’ and ‘South East Asia on Film’ and two units 1’, two half-units ‘Introduction to South East Asia’ and in their other subject. ‘South East Asia on Film’ and two units in their other subject.

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University of London Joint Degrees

It is possible to combine certain SOAS subjects with speciﬁ c subjects that are o ered at other University of London colleges. You should check the following entries for possible combinations, as well as the relevant degree descriptions earlier in the prospectus. Further information about the degree combinations can also be found on the websites of the other respective institutions.

BA Geography and... BA ...and French

UCAS Codes UCAS Codes See page 184 RT19 Duration 3 or 4 Years Duration 4 Years with 1 year abroad May Be Combined With May Be Combined With African Studies, Arabic+, Burmese++, Chinese+, Arabic, South Asian Studies, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Development Studies, Economics, Hebrew, History, Persian, Swahili, Thai, Turkish History of Art/Archaeology, Indonesian++, International Minimum Entry Requirements Relations, Japanese, Korean+, Law, Linguistics, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Persian, Politics, Social A-Levels: AAA for all programmes Anthropology, South Asian Studies++, South East Asian (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) Studies, Study of Religions, Swahili+, Thai++, Tibetan, IB: 38 points to include: Turkish+, Vietnamese++ Grade 6 in French B at Higher level + 4-year degree with (compulsory) 1 year abroad For the most up to date programme information, ++ 3- or 4-year degree with option of 1 year abroad please see Minimum Entry Requirements www.soas.ac.uk/departments/joint/programmes/ A-Levels: AAB bafrench (from 3 A-levels excluding General Studies) IB: 35 points with 6/6/5 at Higher level African, Asian and Middle Eastern languages taught at For the most up to date programme information, SOAS (Arabic, Hindi, Indonesian, Persian, Swahili, Thai please see and Turkish) may be combined with French, which is www.soas.ac.uk/departments/joint/programmes/ taught at University College London (UCL). All these babscgeogand degree combinations are four-year degrees, with an integral year of study abroad. Applicants should The Department of Geography at King’s College apply to UCL only (institution code name: UCL, and London (KCL) comprises a concentration of scholars institution short code: U80). and specialists in the geography of Africa and Asia not found anywhere else in Europe. Additional options Further information can be found at www.ucl.ac.uk/ are also available on the Caribbean and Latin America, french. as well as modules in both physical and human geography that place development problems in a global environmental context.

Students combining Geography with another subject are registered at SOAS but receive tuition in Geography at KCL’s Strand campus, and enjoy the facilities of both colleges. Applicants should apply to SOAS only.

For more information on Geography, please contact Dr Deborah Potts at [email protected] or visit www.soas.ac.uk/geography and www.kcl.ac.uk/ geography

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How to apply Qualiﬁ cations

Undergraduate degrees Transfer students the ability to evaluate evidence and present SOAS welcomes an argument. Such competencies can be All applicants for undergraduate degree programmes If you wish to transfer from another UK university highlighted in the UCAS personal statement of at SOAS must apply through the Universities and to SOAS, either to continue a similar programme at applications achievements or via the key skills certifi cate. Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) online at SOAS or to start another programme, you must do www.ucas.com. The UCAS form allows you to so through UCAS. It is sometimes possible to grant UK qualifi cations apply to up to fi ve institutions or degrees. If you exemptions from part of the programme at SOAS from students require further assistance with completing the in respect of previous study, although students are GCE A and AS-levels, and vocational A-levels online application form, please contact UCAS either always expected to complete two years of study at with a variety of by phone on 0371 468 0468 (+44 330 3330 230 the School. Each case is looked at individually: you We will consider applications with at least three from outside the UK) or online at www.ucas.com. should give full details of your school qualifi cations, A levels. We do not require an applicant to have the modules you have taken at university and the qualifi cations and a fourth subject at AS-level, but if an AS is taken Applications for 2017 entry from UK and EU students examinations you have passed there. We also expect we prefer it to be in a contrasting subject. Equally, should be submitted to UCAS between 1 September an academic reference from your current university experience applicants applying with the three-unit vocational 2016 and the initial closing date of 15 January 2017. tutor to be included in your UCAS application, which A-level as a fourth subject are welcome. should comment on your suitability for the proposed Applications received after 15 January will only be transfer and provide a prediction of your expected Admissions sta take several factors into The normal grade requirement at SOAS ranges from considered at the discretion of SOAS, and some level of achievement if your studies are on-going. consideration when assessing an application. You AAA to BBB from three A-levels (excluding General programmes may close after this date. must demonstrate that you have achieved (or Studies), but please look carefully at the academic If you are interested in transferring to the LLB Law, are expected to achieve) the appropriate entry requirements shown in each degree description in The deadline for international students is 30 June 2017. please see the special note on page 103. requirements for the degree you are applying to. the prospectus and on our website for specifi c grades and for any specifi c subjects required. If you are We aim to either make a decision on your application Disabled students The minimum entry requirements for each applying for a degree involving a language you will or provide correspondence related to your programme are detailed in the programme pages of normally be asked to show evidence of language- application within 20 working days of your receipt of Applications from disabled students are considered this prospectus. If you choose a degree combination learning ability in a classroom situation, for instance a SOAS acknowledgement email. We will consider using the standard academic criteria regardless of (two-subject degree), the higher of the entry by a pass in a foreign language at A or AS-level. the whole application: your past and expected any disability, and any related information supplied is requirements for the respective degrees applies. academic performance, your references, and your treated as confi dential. You are encouraged to disclose Scottish Highers personal statement. Some departments may wish to any disability that you may have, as this will help us to www.soas.ac.uk/admissions/ug/entryreq interview suitable candidates. work with you and plan for your support needs and for An average o er is fi ve subjects at Higher level any adjustments the School may need to make. In addition to looking at prior and potential academic with grades AAAAA to BBBBB. Alternatively, If you need to speak to us about your application, performance, our admissions sta consider we also accept three Advanced Highers please contact [email protected] Mature students your whole application, including your personal at the same specifi ed A Level grades. and remember to mention your UCAS number statement. You should provide considered and (which you will be given by UCAS once they have We welcome applications from those who are persuasive reasons for your choice of subject(s). BTEC received and processed your form) and the degree considering returning to education after a break. programme(s) for which you have applied. Each application will be considered individually on You may not previously have studied the subjects BTEC level 3 qualifi cations, or combinations of its own merits, and experience, if relevant, may be applied for, but you can support your application such qualifi cations, equivalent to three A-levels at Deferred entry considered in place of formal qualifi cations. If you with evidence of, enthusiasm for and interest appropriate grades will be considered for entry as have been out of formal education for some time in the subject, region or language chosen. will Higher level BTEC qualifi cations. Please note: SOAS is happy to consider applicants who wish to or left school without the necessary qualifi cations, for Law programmes, applicants o ering BTEC take a year out to gain some specifi c experience or you may be advised to consider an option such Considerable weight is also given to the academic qualifi cations, either on their own or in combination to take part in projects, particularly if relevant for as an Access to HE Diploma as our normal entry reference. In light of the range of factors that are with other qualifi cations, will be required to take their chosen degree and/or career. You should apply requirements will not automatically be waived in taken into account when considering an application, the Law National Admissions Test (LNAT). in your fi nal year of school or college, and indicate such cases. please note that having or being predicted on the UCAS form that you wish to defer your qualifi cations which meet the published entry Access courses admission. There is a special section in the form for If you gain a place, you may also wish to attend requirements does not guarantee acceptance. deferral, which you must remember to complete. a one-week bridging course during the summer SOAS welcomes applications from mature students prior to the start of your studies. This programme is Key skills on appropriate access courses. We tend to favour If your plans are relevant to your degree choice, designed to familiarise you with studying at SOAS. applicants attending access courses in the humanities it is advisable to mention them in your personal SOAS expects all applicants to be able to or social sciences rather than those aimed at statement. Please note that you may only defer for For further information visit demonstrate the acquisition of relevant intellectual specifi c careers, such as teaching or nursing. one year; if you wish to delay your study by another www.soas.ac.uk/add/wp/modules/mature-students skills, such as problem-solving, communication year, you will need to make a new application (especially writing) and numeracy skills, and through UCAS.

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Information for

For those hoping to study law at SOAS, an Access to International Applicants Law Course is highly recommended. Please note: applicants o ering non-traditional qualifi cations, including Access courses, are required to take the Law National Admissions Test (LNAT). SOAS accepts a range of international qualifi cations This requirement is specifi ed in order to ensure including applicants with International that the academic progress of students is not We advise that anyone considering an access Baccalaureate (IB) and European Baccalaureate hindered by language di culties and that course should talk to local careers or higher (EB) qualifi cations. Please see the individual students are able to integrate socially while education advisers about which type and level of entries in this prospectus, or check our website studying at SOAS and living in the UK. course is most appropriate for their aspirations. for specifi c requirements for each programme. Access students are also advised to come and Acceptable qualifi cations visit SOAS prior to applying if possible. Suitable The school-leaving qualifi cations of some access course applicants from partner colleges countries are not recognised by the School as The following examples apply for entry are guaranteed an interview, if appropriate, meeting its minimum entrance requirements. into SOAS degree courses: and may be asked to bring examples of written These countries include: Bahrain, Bangladesh, assignments completed on their access course. Brazil, China, Cyprus, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, For direct unconditional entry with an Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria, Insessional orientation course requirement, SOAS’s access partner colleges are: Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and the minimum scores are: many of the Commonwealth African states. • City of Westminster College Overall Listening Reading Speaking Writing • Westminster Kingsway College Applicants from these countries and those who • City and Islington College do not hold a qualifi cation recognised by the IELTS 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.5 6.5 • Tower Hamlets College school are required to supplement their studies TOEFL iBT 100 21 21 23 23 • Kensington and Chelsea College with GCE A-levels, the International Baccalaureate Pearson Test 65 60 60 65 65 • City Lit or a foundation programme before admission to an undergraduate degree. The ICC Foundation The minimum scores for entry to the longest year run by the IFCELS department at SOAS is Pre-sessional Course at SOAS (12 weeks) are: designed for such students. ICC students are You can support guaranteed an o er of a place at SOAS and the Overall Listening Reading Speaking Writing programme is also recognised throughout the UK (for details visit www.soas.ac.uk/ifcels/icc). IELTS 6.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.5 your application TOEFL iBT 85 18 18 18 20 Please see pages 174 - 175 for a list of the most Pearson Test 55 50 50 50 55 with evidence of, frequently accepted international qualifi cations; other qualifi cations will be also considered. The enthusiasm for list gives examples of typical minimum entry SOAS accepts a variety of English qualifi cations for requirements for each country, although please entry either directly or with a Pre-sessional course at be aware that the grades and scores respectively a variety of levels. More information can be found at: and interest in the may need to be signifi cantly higher in order to be www.soas.ac.uk/ifcels/presessional eligible for an o er from SOAS. SOAS welcomes subject, region or applications from all prospective students, even Please check www.soas.ac.uk/admissions/ where your country is not included in the list. international/englishrequirements for up- to-date information on entry requirements. language chosen Please contact [email protected] for details. Applicants can also contact IFCELS with any queries about English language entry levels English language requirements for SOAS by emailing [email protected].

If your ﬁ rst language (mother tongue) is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language ability before admission to the School. Language competence is generally demonstrated by success in one or more of a range of English tests, although other evidence may be acceptable.

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Entry requirements for degree Countries outside the EU language study Australia India USA Applicants who are hoping to study languages as School-leaving qualifi cations ISC from CBSE or ICSE with an Applicants from the US will be a single or two-subject degree do not need any that meet the matriculation overall percentage of 80 to 85 required to provide evidence previous experience of studying the languages they requirements of of three qualifi cations, have chosen. Languages at the School are usually Australian universities Israel as listed below. taught from beginner level. However, admissions Bagrut with mark of 8 tutors will look for evidence of language learning Brunei High School Diploma ability in a classroom situation, such as study of a Matriculation subjects at UK Malaysia with GPA of 3.0+ second language. If you have prior knowledge of A-level equivalent grades Advanced Certifi cate of PLUS the language you choose to study, you may be Education/STPM – accepted at SAT-R (ranging from 1850 - admitted to a year other than Year 1 of the degree Canada UK A level equivalent grades 1950+ overall) OR ACT (27 - 29+) programme. Contact undergradadmissions@ High school diploma accepted PLUS soas.ac.uk for further information. from across the various Norway SAT-S (3 x 600 - 650+) Canadian provinces with an Vitnemal with overall OR AP (444 - 554). Frequently Accepted International overall average of 85%. Specifi c average of 4.5 to 5 Qualifi cations requirements for each province Singapore can be found on our website Singapore A Levels – three EU Countries subjects required at H2 Level Hong Kong Hong Kong Diploma of Switzerland Austria France Netherlands Secondary Education Maturità (or equivalent in Reifezeugnis or Matura with French Baccalauréat or option VWO with an overall (HKDSE) with 554 to 555 other languages) with an overall average of 1.0 to 2.5 Internationale du Baccalauréat average of 7 to 8 in elective subjects and overall average of 5 to 5.5 with an overall average of 13 to 15 4444 in core subjects Belgium Poland Diploma van Secundair Germany New Polish Matura with an overall Onderwijs equivalent with an Abitur with an overall average of 75 to 85 (including Study Abroad at SOAS overall average of 7 to 8 average of 1.5 to 2.5 3 extended level subjects) Certifi cat d’Enseignement Our Study Abroad and Exchange programme Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) with Greece Portugal o ers undergraduate and postgraduate students an overall average of 15 to 18 Apolytirion of Eniaio Lykeio with Diploma de Ensino the opportunity to study at SOAS for either a an overall average of 17 to 19 Secundario with an overall semester or a year. You can transfer credit back Bulgaria average of 15 to 18 to your home university so that the modules Diploma za Sredno – Hungary you select here form a part of your degree. Spetzialno Obrazovanie with Matura with an overall Romania an overall average of 6 to 5 average of 4 to 5 Diploma de Bacalaureat with an As a Study Abroad or Exchange student at SOAS, you overall average of 8.5 to 9.5 are able to design your own unique programme of Cyprus Ireland study. Whether you decide to focus on a particular Apolytirion with an overall Irish Leaving Certifi cate Slovakia region or concentrate on a specifi c discipline, you average of 18.5 to 19 minimum of 300 UCAS tari Maturitna Skuska/Maturita with are free to choose modules from across each of + two A-levels or equivalent points from fi ve Higher-level an overall average of 1 to 2 our three Faculties and all of our Departments. The subjects at Grade C1A or above programme is open to students from any country Czech Republic Slovenia and SOAS has recently welcomed study abroad Maturita with an overall Italy Matura/Secondary School students from the US, Canada, Korea and Europe. average of 1.5 to 2 Diploma Consequito con Leaving Diploma with an L’Esame di Stato with an overall average of 4 to 5 E: [email protected] Denmark overall average of 75 to 85 W: www.soas.ac.uk/studyabroad Studentereksamen/Hf with an Spain Facebook: www.facebook.com/studyabroad.soas overall average of 9 to 10 Luxembourg Curso de Orientación (CoU)/ T: +44 (0) 20 7898 4125 Diplôme de fi n d’études with Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) Finland an overall average of 45 to 48 with an overall average of 7 to 9 Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen with an overall average Malta Sweden of 5 (or M) to 7 (or L) Advanced Matriculation Fullständigt Slutbetyg with Certifi cate with an majority of subjects graded A or B overall grade A to B

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School policies

Terms and conditions Freedom of expression may not be exercised to threaten the safety or freedom of expression of You can ﬁ nd the most up to date speciﬁ cation others. In making this assertion, the School endorses and regulations for each programme at the the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human bottom of the structure tab on each individual Rights and related international covenants. programme page. Find your programme page at: www.soas.ac.uk/admissions/ug/progs Complaints procedure

Admissions policy For our admissions complaints procedure please see our website: www.soas.ac.uk/admissions/ug The nature of the School places diversity at the centre of life at SOAS. As such we are committed to providing high-quality education to all, regardless of background, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual identity or religion. Applicants are welcomed from all backgrounds and will be considered on the basis of their academic ability and potential to beneﬁ t from the programme. SOAS actively ensures that all applicants are treated fairly and equitably.

Our admissions policy can be found in full at www.soas.ac.uk/admin/governance/policies

Equality and diversity

SOAS entertains a diverse population of students and sta . This diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and in order to consolidate and build upon it, equality of opportunity and the absence of unfair discrimination must be at the core of all our activities.

The School recognises the link between quality and equality and will not discriminate in the recruitment or treatment of students or sta on the basis of: age, disability, ethnicity/race, gender, marital status, nationality, religion/belief, sexual identity, sexual orientation or any other factor that is not relevant to their academic development.

For the full text of the School’s Equality and Diversity statement, please see www.soas.ac.uk/equalitydiversity/statement

Freedom of Expression: Statement of Principles

SOAS, University of London is committed to the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge. This can only be conducted e ectively in an atmosphere of open enquiry, mutual tolerance and intellectual freedom. In practice this means that we acknowledge the paramount importance of freedom of expression.

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It is taught at four di erent English levels (A1-4, covering 4.5 - 7.0 IELTS) and students with the English Language and equivalent of 4.5 IELTS can take an intensive English language module (level A1) before moving Academic Preparation on to combined language and academic study. There are three ten-week terms each year with ICC students are entry points in September, January and April and you can stay for one, two or three terms. guaranteed an o er

Students completing at least two terms on the programme may be awarded a SOAS Diploma/ of a place on SOAS Certiﬁ cate in Academic English with academic subject study. An Academic English mark of 70% undergraduate on ELAS meets the English language requirements for entry to a degree at SOAS. Transcripts are degrees and receive provided for students taking this programme as a period of study abroad from their home country. a 5% discount on ELAS details and application: www.soas.ac.uk/ifcels/elas tuition fees for the

Pre-sessional courses full period of their

SOAS Pre-sessional English courses run for 4, 8 and 12 weeks from the end of June until Welcome undergraduate Week in late September and are designed for international students who have narrowly failed to study meet the English language entry requirements for International Foundation Courses and It is designed for students who are interested in undergraduate, Master’s or Research degrees. The English Language Studies (IFCELS) degrees in Business, Finance and Management- courses aim to improve your ability to use English related studies, Economics, Law, the Social Sciences, in an academic context across all four skills. Subject and English teaching are combined so that IFCELS is one of the UK’s top centres of Media and the Humanities and o ers ten academic Most students joining the courses are required the academic content is accessible to students with expertise for Foundation, Pre-master’s and modules covering the above range of subjects. to do so as a condition of their o er from an intermediate or upper intermediate level of English Academic English programmes and has been SOAS and the condition will be clearly stated running foundation programmes since 1985. ICC students are guaranteed an o er of a place in your o er letter but others who wish to Summer programme details and application: on SOAS undergraduate degrees and receive a improve their skills are also welcome (as long www.soas.ac.uk/ifcels/summer Teaching on all IFCELS programmes features 5% discount on tuition fees for the full period as they are at the right level for the course). the integration of academic subject and of their undergraduate study. The programme Accommodation in the SOAS Halls Insessional courses supporting English study, so that you can Certifi cate is also recognised across the UK as is available at special rates. develop your knowledge, critical skills a valid entry qualifi cation. About half the ICC Insessional courses, which are free of charge and and language all at the same time. students usually stay at SOAS for their degrees and Pre-sessional details, entry non-credit bearing, are provided by IFCELS team of the other 50% go on to study for degrees at other requirements and application: expert teachers, to currently enrolled international As an IFCELS student you will be a fully integrated institutions. Over the past fi ve years 80% of ICC www.soas.ac.uk/ifcels/presessional non-native speaker students who need support member of SOAS. You will also benefi t from the graduates have gone on to top 30 universities and in Academic English and Academic Study Skills extra services provided by IFCELS, such as two 65% to a college of the University of London. IFCELS Summer programme while on degree programmes at SOAS. Some dedicated academic counsellors to advise on students are required to study on these courses university applications and the department’s own ICC details and application: www.soas.ac.uk/ifcels/icc IFCELS o ers a range of summer courses for as part of the terms of their o er, and have an Accommodation, Visa and Welfare O cer. international students wishing to improve their ‘Insessional requirement’, or a requirement to do www.soas.ac.uk/ifcels ELAS (English Language and Academic Studies) English skills and also programmes providing an an Insessional orientation course, while others IFCELS Programmes introduction to academic subjects. These o er can opt into the courses depending on their ELAS is a fl exible, modular programme that a great introduction to studying at an English needs. Classes take the form of 2 hour sessions allows students to focus on academic English speaking university and a “taster” for students once a week over a roughly 5 or 10 week period. ICC Undergraduate Foundation combined with subject study in the Social thinking of studying a longer programme at SOAS. Examples of courses o ered include Academic Sciences, Humanities and International Business Essay Writing, Seminar Speaking Skills, Reading and The Intermediate Certifi cate Course in Comparative Studies. Students also choose from a range of Enjoy summer in London, by studying for 3, 6 or Note-taking, Dissertation Writing and 1-1 tutorials. International Studies (ICC) runs from mid-September options – IELTS Preparation, Research Methods, 9 weeks between July and September and stay in to the end of June, and combines academic English language Skills practice, Media Studies the SOAS student halls at a special IFCELS rate. www.soas.ac.uk/ifcels/insessional study with English and study skills tuition. and History of Art - to individualise their studies.

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Fees and ﬁ nancial support

Fees Payment of fees Income-related loans are available to UK-resident SOAS bursaries and scholarships undergraduate students taking their fi rst degree to The tuition fee rates for each following academic Tuition fees are payable in full before, or at, help cover living expenses, and are administered SOAS annually invests more than £1 million in new year are posted on our website. At the time enrolment at the beginning of each academic by Student Finance. If you take out a student loan, fi nancial support for undergraduates ordinarily of printing, 2017 fees had not been set. For year. However, fee payments in two equal you won’t have to start paying it back until you resident in England. These awards help ensure that the current fee rates and information on ways instalments by debit or credit card are available have completed your degree and are earning SOAS is accessible to all academically talented people to pay, please see www.soas.ac.uk/fees for self-funding students undertaking on- more than a minimum salary. Further details are irrespective of family background and income. SOAS campus degree programmes. This incurs an available at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfi nance is a diverse institution with students from all over the Please note that there may be additional costs administration fee of £150 per payment. For world and every section of society, and maintaining incurred relating to some optional modules, further details see www.soas.ac.uk/registry/fees EU and international students this diversity is a key priority for the School. fi eld trips and the cost of living abroad if you undertake a study abroad programme. Please If your fees are being paid by Student Finance, a EU students Details of these 2017–18 SOAS bursaries will be refer to the website for up to date information. sponsor or other government funding body then you published at www.soas.ac.uk/registry/funding must provide proof of this before or at enrolment. If you are studying for your fi rst undergraduate For IFCELS fees please see www.soas.ac.uk/ifcels Fees include charges for tuition and examination. degree, you can apply for a tuition fee You can also fi nd details of available scholarships For further information visit www.soas.ac.uk/fees loan to cover the cost of tuition fees on at www.soas.ac.uk/scholarships Fee status the same basis as UK students. Financial support Higher Education Access to SOAS charges tuition fees at the Home/EU or Please see www.gov.uk/browse/education/ Learning Fund Overseas rate, depending on your fee status. Your UK students student-fi nance for information. You will not be fee status depends on several factors, including eligible for bursaries and maintenance loans unless Registered students experiencing severe fi nancial residency and immigration. For information on fee UK students taking their fi rst undergraduate you are in the UK as a migrant worker before 1 hardship or above-average needs can apply status regulations and legislation, and to calculate degree can obtain a loan each year from September 2017. Otherwise, you should apply in to the Higher Education Access to Learning your own fees status, please see the UKCISA website: Student Finance to cover tuition fees. You are your home country for help with living costs. Fund for additional help. For details and advice, www.ukcisa.org.uk advised to apply for fee assistance as soon as please contact the SOAS Welfare O ce possible and by the published deadlines before International students If you have a query about your fee status, please the start of your programme. Please see T: +44 (0) 20 7074 5015 contact the Admissions O ce, who will send you a https://www.gov.uk/student-fi nance for Scholarships may be available from your home E: [email protected] fees questionnaire: [email protected] information and application links. country (contact your local British Council for details: www.educationuk.org), and some The main sources of help with maintenance costs external bodies and foundations also provide for full-time UK undergraduate degree students are: fi nancial support for students. Please also see • Student loans from the government www.soas.ac.uk/scholarships for further via Student Finance information and links to external funding bodies. • SOAS bursaries

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Widening participation “ I have always had a passion for history, particularly East Asian history, so SOAS’ unique range of history modules really attracted me. SOAS is committed to ensuring that students from a variety of backgrounds have the Since starting my programme, it has not failed opportunity to benefi t from the unique higher education experience it o ers. To this end, to disappoint. The Department is unique and alongside a range of engaging outreach activities, we also provide Bridging Courses and the experience of studying such interesting fi nancial bursaries in order to support students to make the transition to higher education. modules has been enlightening. Plus the fi nancial support I have received from SOAS has given me greater freedom to enjoy university Widening Participation Outreach Bridging Courses as I don’t have to worry about expenses, which allows me to relax during my studies. I We o er engaging activities to schools and We o er two distinct Bridging Courses for those am learning new things on a daily basis and I colleges, which raise aspirations, improve about to start a degree at SOAS. One is for wouldn’t change a thing.” attainment and increase progression to students who are the fi rst in their family to go university for people from backgrounds currently to university or who grew up in an area where Sahmidul Islam Chowdhury under-represented in higher education. there is low progression to higher education, BA History and the other is for mature students who are Activities range from taster days for primary school 21 and over. They are free, week-long modules children to the two-year ‘SOAS Scholars: Thinking designed to enable participants to make a Globally!’ project for sixth-formers, as well as fl ying start to their studies and university life. outreach with adults returning to education. All For further information (including about our activities are designed to enable participants eligibility criteria) please visit to explore the breadth of opportunities available www.soas.ac.uk/widening-participation/modules. to them and to realize their academic potential.

For further information, please visit www.soas.ac.uk/widening-participation-outreach Alongside a range or contact [email protected].

Scholarships and bursaries of engaging

We also o er fi nancial awards for students outreach activities, who may face challenges in accessing higher education. The SOAS Excellence Bursary we also provide consists of £7500 in cash bursaries over the duration of your degree (£2500 cash bursary a year, excluding language years abroad). Over Bridging Modules 150 awards are available, with a total combined value of over £1 million, and they are targeted and fi nancial at care-leavers, students from low participation neighbourhoods, fi rst generation HE entrants and bursaries those with household incomes below £25000.

These awards ensure that students with the academic potential to succeed at SOAS – irrespective of any social, ﬁ nancial or personal di culty – can access ﬁ nancial assistance to ensure a positive and rewarding student experience. For further information (including about eligibility criteria) please visit www.soas.ac.uk/registry/funding/bursaries or contact [email protected]. 94% satisfaction with teaching (NSS) 94% Careers in the charity sector, non-governmental organisations, private sector and policy.

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UCAS course codes

Below are listed all single and two-subject Course Title Course Short Course Title Course Short Course Title Course Short degrees available for 2017 entry, with their Code Code Code Code Code Code UCAS codes. Please use the codes shown here BA with Honours BSc with Honours Development Studies and for your chosen degree in the ‘Choices’ section Single-subject degrees Development Economics L170 BSc/DE Arabic+ LT96 BA/DVSA Development Studies and of your UCAS application. Development Studies and Development Studies L905 Tibetan (4 years) LTXH BA/DVSTI Burmese++ LT9H BA/DVSBU English Q300 BA/Eng Economics L100 BSc/E Development Studies and Institution code: SOAS Global Popular Music W301 International Management Chinese+ LT91 BA/DVSCH Short code: S09 History V100 BA/H (China) (3 years) N290 BSc/IntMgt Development Studies and (SOAS does not have a ‘Campus Code’) History of Art (Asia, Africa) V350 BA/HAr International Management Linguistics LQ93 BA/DVSLG History of Art (China)+ NT2C BSc/IMChin Development Studies and Please note: Applicants searching the list for available (Asia, Africa and Europe)1 V351 BA/HArAAE International Management South East Asian Studies TLJ9 BA/DVSSEA combinations should search under BOTH subjects. History of Art/Archaeology VV43 BA/HArAg (Japan and Korea) (3 years) NT12 BSc/IMJK Development Studies and International Relations L250 BA/IR International Management Study of Religions LV96 BA/DevStSR Applicants looking for particular combinations are Linguistics Q100 BA/LG (Japan) (4 years) NTC2 BSc/IntMan Development Studies and Music W300 BA/MS advised to look under both subjects, for example if International Management Tibetan (3 years) VTJJ BA/DST Politics L202 BA/POL (Korea with year abroad) 4F47 BSc/IMKor Development Studies and you want to study History and Politics, check under Social Anthropology L600 BA/SA International Management Tibetan+ LTXH BA/DVSTI both ‘History’ and ‘Politics’. If it appears under either Study of Religions V627 BA/SR (Middle East and North Development Studies and one, then you know that the degree is being o ered. Africa) (3 years) World Philosophies L800 BA/DVSWP Courses with a language of Africa NT15 BSc/IMMENA Economics and African Studies TL51 BA/ECAF The order in which subjects are listed for joint African Language and Culture+ T508 BA/ALC International Management Economics and Arabic+ LT16 0BA/ECA programmes is not signifi cant — it does not African Studies T500 BA/AfSt (Middle East and North Africa) Economics and Burmese++ LT1H BA/ECBU imply that the fi rst is the major subject and the (4 years)+ Economics and Chinese+ LT11 BA/ECCH second the minor subject. The emphasis of the Courses with a language of East Asia NT56 BSc/IMMENo Economics and degree specialisation will be determined by the Chinese (Modern and Classical)+ T100 BA/CHMC Management 4G55 BSc/M Development Studies LL91 BA/ECDVS courses you select during your years of study. Chinese Studies T102 BA/CHinS Economics and Linguistics LQ13 BA/ECLG Japanese+ T210 BA/J LLB with Honours Economics and Japanese Studies T200 BA/Jap Law M100 LLB For joint programmes, the entry requirement is set at South East Asian Studies TLJC BA/ECSEA Korean+ T415 BA/K Law (Senior Status) M102 LLB/SS Economics and Tibetan the level of the subject with the higher requirement. (3 years) LT13 BA/ET For more information visit www.ucas.com Courses with a language of the Near and Middle East BA with Honours Economics and Tibetan+ LT1J BA/ETi Ancient Near Eastern Studies* Q400 BA/ANESt Two-subject degrees Economics and World * There are seven regional and thematic Arabic+ T620 BA/A African Studies and History Philosophies L101 BA/ECWP pathways available within the single-subject Arabic and Islamic Studies+ QT96 BA/ArIslSt of Art/Archaeology TV53 BA/ASHAA English and Arabic BA/EA Q3T6 BA History degree: Africa (A); East Asia (EA); Hebrew and Israeli Studies+ QTY6 BA/HEIsrSt African Studies and Law TM51 BA/ASL English and Burmese BA/EB Q3T4 Near and Middle East (NME); South Asia (SA); Islamic Studies T601 BA/IS African Studies and Linguistics TQ51 BA/AFLG English and Chinese BA/EC QT31 the Modern Third World (MTW); the Islamic Middle Eastern Studies T600 BA/MES African Studies and English and Hebrew BA/EH QQ34 World (IW); Asia/Pacifi c (AP). Applicants should Persian T660 BA/P South Asian Studies TT35 BA/AFSAS English and Indonesian BA/EI QT34 + enter one provisional choice of pathway under Turkish T680 BA/T African Studies and World English and Japanese BA/EJ QT32 ‘Further Details’ in the ‘Choices’ section of the Philosophies T501 BA/AFWP English and Korean BA/EK QT3K Courses with a language of South Asia Arabic and History of Art/ English and Persian BA/EP QT36 application using the abbreviations shown. South Asian Studies (3 years) T300 BA/SAS Archaeology+ TV63 BA/AHAA English and South Asian Studies BA/ESAS QT33 South Asian Studies + T304 BA/SASYA Arabic and Linguistics+ QT16 BA/ALG English and Swahili BA/ES QT35 + Four years South Asian Studies and Arabic and World Philosophies T631 BA/AWP English and Thai BA/ETh QT3L ++ Three or four years International Management Burmese and History of Art/ English and Tibetan BA/ETib QT3M 1 Joint degree with University College London (UCL); (3 years) TNC2 BA/SASIM Archaeology++ TV33 BA/BGAA English and Turkish BA/ETu QT3P apply to SOAS only South Asian Studies and Burmese and Linguistics++ QT1H BA/BULG English and Vietnamese BA/EV QT3N 2 Joint degree with King’s College London (KCL); International Management+ TND2 BA/SASIMY Burmese and World Philosophies T432 BA/BUWP English and World Philosophies Q301 BA/EWP apply to SOAS only Chinese and History of Art/ French and an Asian or 3 Joint degree with University College London (UCL); Courses with a language of South East Asia Archaeology+ TV13 BA/CHAA African Language3 RT19 – 2 apply to UCL only South East Asian Studies Chinese and Japanese Studies TT12 BA/ChiJap Geography and African Studies TL57 BA/GEAF + +2 4 Joint degree with King’s College London (KCL); (3 years) T302 BA/SEASt Chinese and Linguistics QT11 BA/CHLG Geography and Arabic LT76 BA/GEA South East Asian Studies+ T301 BA/SEAS Chinese and Tibetan T101 BA/ChinTib ++2 apply to KCL only Geography and Burmese LT7H BA/GEBU Chinese and World Philosophies T103 BA/CHWP Geography and Chinese+2 LT71 BA/GECH 5 Joint degree with Birkbeck; Development Studies and Geography and apply to Birkbeck only African Studies TL59 BA/DVSAF Development Studies2 LL97 BA/GEDVS Geography and Economics2 LL17 BA/GEEC

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Course Title Course Short Course Title Course Short Course Title Course Short Course Title Course Short Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code

Geography and History of Art/Archaeology International Relations and Korean and Linguistics+ QTCJ BA/KOLG History of Art/Archaeology2 LV73 BA/GHAA and Social Anthropology VL36 BA/HAASA Japanese Studies LTG2 BA/IRJS Korean and World Philosophies T431 BA/KOWP Geography and Linguistics LQ73 BA/GELG History of Art/Archaeology International Relations and Korean Studies T411 Geography and and South Asian Studies VTH3 BA/HAASAS Korean LT24 BA/IRK Korean Studies and Chinese TT14 South East Asian Studies TLJR BA/GESEA History of Art/Archaeology International Relations and Law LMF1 BA/IRL Korean Studies and Geography and Tibetan (3 years) LFT1 BA/GT and South East Asian Studies VTJ3 BA/HAASEAS International Relations and Development Studies TL48 Geography and Tibetan+ LFT2 BA/GTi History of Art/Archaeology Linguistics LQ21 BA/IRLi Korean Studies and Economics TL41 Georgian and Arabic+ TT69 BA/GNA and Study of Religions VV36 BA/HAASR International Relations and Korean Studies and History Georgian and Development History of Art/Archaeology Persian LT2Q BA/IRP of Art/Archaeology TV43 Studies LT99 BA/GNDVS and Swahili+ VT35 BA/HAASw International Relations and Korean Studies and Indonesian TT49 Georgian and Economics LT19 BA/GNEC History of Art/Archaeology Social Anthropology LL26S09 BA/IRSA Korean Studies and International Georgian and Geography2 LT79 BA/GNGE and Thai++ VT3H BA/HAATh International Relations and Relations TL42 Georgian and History of Art/ History of Art/Archaeology South Asian Studies LTF3S09 BA/RSAS Korean Studies and Japanese TT24 Archaeology TV93 BA/GHArtA and Tibetan (3 years) VT3J BA/HAAT International Relations and Korean Studies and Japanese Georgian and Linguistics QT19 BA/GNLG History of Art/Archaeology South Asian Studies Studies T2T4 Global Cinema and Screen Arts5 RT19 and Tibetan+ VV34 BA/HAATi (with year abroad) LTG3 BA/IRSASt Korean Studies and Linguistics TQ14 Hebrew and Arabic+ QTX6 BA/HEA History of Art/Archaeology International Relations and Korean Studies and Music TW43 Hebrew and Economics+ LQ14 BA/HEEC and Turkish+ VTH6 BA/HAATurk South East Asian Studies LTF4 BA/IRSEAS Korean Studies and Politics TL14 Hebrew and Geography+2 LQ74 BA/HEGE History of Art/Archaeology International Relations and Korean Studies and Study Hebrew and Georgian+ QT49 BA/HEGN and Vietnamese+ VTHJ BA/HAAViet Study of Religions LVF6 BA/IRSR of Religions TV64 Hebrew and History of Art/ History of Art/Arch and World International Relations and Korean Studies and World Archaeology+ QV43 BA/HebHAA Philosophies V352 BA/HAAWP Swahili LT2M BA/IRS Philosophies TV54 Hebrew and Linguistics+ QQ14 BA/HELG Indonesian and Arabic+ TTJ6 BA/IA International Relations and Thai LTG4 BA/IRT Law and Arabic+ MT16 BA/LWA Hebrew and World Philosophies Q480 BA/HEWP Indonesian and Chinese+ TT13 BA/ICH International Relations and Law and Burmese++ MTCH BA/LWBU History and African Studies VT15 BA/HAF Indonesian and Turkish LTFP BA/IRTu Law and Chinese+ MT11 BA/LWCH History and Arabic+ TV61 BA/HA Development Studies++ LT93 BA/IDVS International Relations and Law and Development Studies LM91 BA/LWDVS History and Burmese++ TVH1 BA/HBU Indonesian and Economics++ LTCH BA/IEC Vietnamese LT2K BA/IRV Law and Economics LM11 BA/LWEC History and Chinese+ TV11 BA/HCH Indonesian and Geography ++ 2 TLJ7 BA/IGE International Relations and Law and Geography2 LM71 BA/LWGE History and Development Indonesian and History++ VTC3 BA/IH World Philosophies L251 BA/IRWP Law and Georgian MT19 BA/LWGN Studies LV91 BA/HDVS Indonesian and Linguistics++ QTCH BA/ILG Japanese and Economics LT12 BA/JEC Law and Hebrew+ MQ14 BA/LWHE History and Economics LV11 BA/HEC Indonesian and World Japanese and Geography LT72 BA/JGE Law and History MV11 BA/LWH History and Geography2 LV71 BA/HGE Philosophies T433 BA/IWP Japanese and Chinese Studies TT21 BA/JapChi Law and Indonesian++ MTDH BA/LWI History and Georgian TV91 BA/HGN International Relations and Japanese and History TV21 BA/JH Law and Korean+ MTDL BA/LWKO History and Hebrew+ QV41 BA/HHE African Studies LT25 BA/IRAS Japanese and World Philosophies T202 BA/JWP Law and Linguistics MQ11 BA/LWLG History and History of Art/ International Relations and Japanese Studies and Law and South East Asian Archaeology VV13 BA/HisHAA Arabic LT2P BA/IRA Economics TL21 BA/JSE Studies TMJC BA/LWSEA History and Linguistics QV31 BA/HLG International Relations and Japanese Studies and History TV2C BA/JSH Law and World Philosophies M101 BA/LWWP History and South East Burmese LTF9 BA/IRB Japanese Studies and Linguistics and Music QW33 BA/LGMS Asian Studies VTCJ BA/HSEA International Relations and History of Art/Archaeology TV23 BA/JSHAA Linguistics and Persian QTD6 BA/LGP History and Tibetan (3 years) VT23 BA/HT Chinese LB23 BA/IRC Japanese Studies and Korean+ TT42 BA/KorJap Linguistics and Politics LQ23 BA/LGPOL History and Tibetan+ VT2H BA/HTi International Relations and Japanese Studies and Linguistics TQ21 BA/JSL Linguistics and Social History and World Philosophies V101 BA/HWP Development Studies LL28 BA/IRDS Japanese Studies and Music TW2H BA/JSMu Anthropology LQ61 BA/LGSA History of Art/Archaeology International Relations and Japanese Studies and Politics TL22 BA/JSP Linguistics and South Asian and Indonesian++ VT33 BA/HAAI Economics LL21 BA/IRE Japanese Studies and Studies TQH1 BA/LGSAS History of Art/Archaeology International Relations and Social Anthropology TL26 BA/JSSA Linguistics and South East and Japanese++ VT32 BA/HAAJ Geography LL27 BA/IRG Japanese Studies and Asian Studies TQJD BA/LGSEA History of Art/Archaeology International Relations and Study of Religions TV2P BA/JSSR Linguistics and Study and Korean+ VV13 BA/HAAK Georgian LTG9 BA/IRGe Japanese Studies and World of Religions QV16 BA/LGSR History of Art/Archaeology International Relations and Philosophies T201 BA/JSWP Linguistics and Swahili+ QTD5 BA/LGSW and Law VM31 BA/HAAL History LV22 BA/IRH Korean and Chinese+ TTC4 BA/KOCH Linguistics and Thai++ TQ31 BA/LGTH History of Art/Archaeology International Relations and Korean and Development Studies+ TL49 BA/KODVS Linguistics and Tibetan (3 years) QT13 BA/LT and Linguistics VQ31 BA/HAALing Hebrew LQ42 BA/IRHeb Korean and Economics+ LTCL BA/KOEC Linguistics and Tibetan+ QTC3 BA/LTi History of Art/Archaeology International Relations and Korean and Geography+2 LT7L BA/KOGE Linguistics and Turkish+ QTC6 BA/LGTU and Music VW33 BA/HAAM Indonesian LT23 BA/IRI Korean and History+ TVL1 BA/KOH Linguistics and Vietnamese++ TQ3D BA/LGV History of Art/Archaeology International Relations and Korean and Indonesian+ TT34 BA/KOI Management 4G55 and Persian VT36 BA/HAAP Japanese LTF2 BA/IRJ Korean and Japanese+ TTG4 BA/KOJ Middle Eastern Studies and Development Studies TL6X BA/MESDVS

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Course Title Course Short Course Title Course Short Course Title Course Short Course Title Course Short Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Middle Eastern Studies and Politics and Law LM21 BA/POLLW South Asian Studies and History Swahili and Geography+2 LTT5 BA/SWGE Economics TL61 BA/MESEC Politics and Persian LTG6 BA/POLP of Art/Archaeology (4 years) TV3H BA/SASHAA Swahili and History+ TVN1 BA/SWH Middle Eastern Studies and Politics and South East South Asian Studies and Law Swahili and Law+ MTD5 BA/SWLW Geography2 TL67 BA/MESGE Asian Studies TLH2 BA/POLSEA (3 years) TMH1 BA/SASLW Swahili and Music+ TWN3 BA/SWMS Middle Eastern Studies and Politics and World Philosophies L200 BA/POLWP South Asian Studies and Law+ TM3C BA/SASLYA Swahili and Politics+ LTG5 BA/SWPOL History of Art/Archaeology TV6H BA/MESHAA Social Anthropology and South Asian Studies and Swahili and Social Anthropology+ LTQ5 BA/SWSA Middle Eastern Studies and Law TM61 BA/MESLW African Studies TL56 BA/SAAF Linguistics (4 years) TQ3C BA/SASLiYA Swahili and Study of Religions++ TVN6 BA/SWSR Middle Eastern Studies and Social Anthropology and Arabic+ LT66 BA/SAA South Asian Studies and Music Swahili and World Philosophies T511 BA/SWWP Linguistics TQ61 BA/MESLG Social Anthropology and (3 years) W TH3 BA/SASMS Thai and Development Middle Eastern Studies Burmese++ LT6H BA/SABU South Asian Studies and Music+ TW33 BA/SASMuYA Studies++ LTXJ BA/THDVS and Music TW6H BA/MESMS Social Anthropology and South Asian Studies and Politics Thai and Economics++ TL31 BA/THEC Middle Eastern Studies and Chinese+ LT61 BA/SACH (3 years) TLHF BA/SASPOL Thai and Geography++2 LTT3 BA/THGE Social Anthropology TL66 BA/MESSA Social Anthropology and South Asian Studies and Politics+ TL3F BA/SASPoYA Thai and History++ TVHD BA/THH Middle Eastern Studies and Development Studies LL96 BA/SDAVS South Asian Studies and Social Thai and Law++ TM31 BA/THLW Study of Religions TV6P BA/MESSR Social Anthropology and Anthropology (3 years) TL3Q BA/SASSA Thai and Music++ WT33 BA/THMS Middle Eastern Studies and Economics LL16 BA/SAEC South Asian Studies and Thai and Politics++ TL32 BA/THPOL World Philosophies T602 BA/MESWP Social Anthropology and Social Anthropology+ TLH6 BA/SASSAYA Thai and Social Anthropology++ LTQJ BA/THSA Music and African Studies W T35 BA/MSAF Geography2 LL76 BA/SAGE South Asian Studies and Thai and Study of Religions++ VT6H BA/THSR Music and Arabic+ TW63 BA/MSA Social Anthropology and Study of Religions (3 years) VTQ3 BA/SASSR Thai and World Philosophies T435 BA/THWP Music and Burmese++ TWH3 BA/MSBU Georgian LT69 BA/SAGN South Asian Studies and Tibetan and Study of Religions Music and Chinese+ TW13 BA/MSCH Social Anthropology Study of Religions+ TL33 BA/SASSRYA (3 years) V6T3 BA/TISR Music and Development Studies LW93 BA/MSDVS and Hebrew+ LQ64 BA/SAHE South Asian Studies and Tibetan and Study of Religions+ TV36 BA/TSR Music and Geography2 LW73 BA/MSGE Social Anthropology and History LV61 BA/SAH World Philosophies T303 BA/SASWP Tibetan and World Philosophies T436 BA/TIWP Music and Georgian TW93 BA/MSGN Social Anthropology and South Asian St and World Tibetan and World Philosophies Music and Hebrew+ QW43 BA/MSHE Indonesian++ LTPH BA/SAI Philosophies-yr abroad T305 BA/SASWPYA (Year Abroad) T437 BA/ TIWPYA Music and History VW13 BA/MSH Social Anthropology and South East Asian Studies and Turkish and Arabic+ TR69 BA/TUA Music and Indonesian++ TWHH BA/MSI Japanese+ LT62 BA/SAJ Study of Religions VTPJ BA/SEASR Turkish and Development Music and Japanese+ TW23 BA/MSJ Social Anthropology and South East Asian Studies and Studies+ LTX6 BA/TUDVS Music and Korean+ TWLH BA/MSKO Korean+ LTPL BA/SAKO World Philosophies T434 BA/SEASWP Turkish and Economics+ LTC6 BA/TUEC Music and South East Social Anthropology and Law LM61 BA/SALW Study of Religions and Turkish and Geography+2 LTR6 BA/TUGE Asian Studies WTHH BA/MSSEA Social Anthropology and Music LW63 BA/SAMS African Studies VT65 BA/SRAF Turkish and Georgian+ TTP9 BA/TUGN Music and World Philosophies W302 BA/MWP Social Anthropology and Persian LTQ6 BA/SAP Study of Religions and Arabic+ TV66 BA/SRA Turkish and History+ TVP1 BA/TUH Persian and Arabic+ T621 BA/PA Social Anthropology and Politics LL62 BA/SAPOL Study of Religions and Turkish and Law+ MTC6 BA/TULW Persian and Development Social Anthropology and Burmese+ TVH6 BA/SRBU Turkish and Modern Studies LTY6 BA/PDVS South East Asian Studies TLHP BA/SASEA Study of Religions and Chinese+ TV16 BA/SRCH Greek Studies4 T630 BA/TSMG Persian and Economics LTD6 BA/PEC Social Anthropology and Study of Religions and Turkish and Music+ TWP3 BA/TUMS Persian and Geography2 LTT6 BA/PGE Tibetan (3 years) LTPJ BA/SAT Economics LV16 BA/SREC Turkish and Persian+ T661 BA/TUP Persian and Georgian TTQ9 BA/PGN Social Anthropology and Study of Religions and Turkish and Politics+ LTF6 BA/TUPOL Persian and History TVQ1 BA/PH Tibetan+ LT63 BA/SATi Geography2 LV76 BA/SRGE Turkish and Social Persian and Law MTD6 BA/PLW Social Anthropology and Study of Religions and Georgian TV96 BA/SRGN Anthropology+ LTP6 BA/TUSA Persian and Music TWQ3 BA/PMS World Philosophies L610 BA/SAWP Study of Religions and Hebrew+ QV46 BA/SRHE Turkish and Study of Religions+ VT66 BA/TUSR Persian and World Philosophies T633 BA/PWP South Asian Studies and Study of Religions and History VV16 BA/SRH Turkish and World Philosophies T636 BA/TUWP Politics and African Studies TL52 BA/POLAF Development Studies (3 years) TLH9 BA/SASDVS Study of Religions and Vietnamese and Politics and Arabic+ LT26 BA/POLA South Asian Studies and Indonesian+ TV3Q BA/SRI Development Studies++ LT9J BA/VDVS Politics and Burmese++ LT2H BA/POLBU Development Studies+ TL38 BA/SASDSYA Study of Religions and Japanese+ TV26 BA/SRJ Vietnamese and Economics++ TL3D BA/VEC Politics and Chinese+ LT21 BA/POLCH South Asian Studies and Study of Religions and Korean+ TVLP BA/SRKO Vietnamese and Geography++2 LTTJ BA/VGE Politics and Development Economics (3 years) TLH1 BA/SASEC Study of Religions and Law MV16 BA/SRLW Vietnamese and History++ TVJD BA/VH Studies LL92 BA/POLDVS South Asian Studies Study of Religions and Music VW63 BA/SRM Vietnamese and Law++ MT1H BA/VLW Politics and Economics LL12 BA/POLEC and Economics+ TL3C BA/SASEcYA Study of Religions and Persian TVP6 BA/SRP Vietnamese and Music++ WTJ3 BA/VMS Politics and Geography2 LL72 BA/POLGE South Asian Studies and Study of Religions and Politics LV26 BA/SRPOL Vietnamese and Politics++ TL3G BA/VPOL Politics and Georgian LT29 BA/POLGN Geography2 (3 years) TLHR BA/SASGE Study of Religions and Vietnamese and Social Politics and Hebrew+ LQ24 BA/POLHE South Asian Studies and Social Anthropology LV66 BA/SRSA Anthropology++ TLJ6 BA/VSA Politics and History LV21 BA/POLH Geography2+ TF38 BA/SASGYA Study of Religions and World Vietnamese and Study Politics and Indonesian++ LTFH BA/POLI South Asian Studies and Philosophies V620 BA/SRWP of Religions++ VTP3 BA/VSR Politics and Japanese+ LT22 BA/POLJ History (3 years) VT1J BA/SASH Swahili and Vietnamese and World Politics and Korean+ LTFL BA/POLKO South Asian Studies and History+ TV31 BA/SASHi Development Studies+ LTY5 BA/SWDVS Philosophies T438 BA/VWP Swahili and Economics+ LTD5 BA/SWEC World Philosophies V590 BA/WP

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Index

…and French 166 Financial and Management Studies 74 Language Centre 8 Student Central 26 Academic skills development 17 Geography and… 166 Law 100 Student Enterprise 19 Accommodation 28 Global Cinema and Screen Arts 73 Library 14 Student life 23 Africa 32 Global Liberal Arts 107 Linguistics (Department of) 108 Student’s Union 23 African Language and Culture 35 Global Popular Music 117 Linguistics 111 Study Abroad 10, 175 African Studies 36 Hebrew and... 123 Linguistics and… 111 Study of Religions 145 African Studies and... 36 Hebrew and Israeli Studies 123 LLB Law 103 Study of Religions (Certifi cate) 147 Ancient Near Eastern Studies 127 History 85 Management 80 Study of Religions and… 145 Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Certifi cate) 129 History (Department of) 82 Mature students 170, 182 Studying in London 26 Anthropology and Sociology 40 History and… 85 Middle Eastern Studies 124 Support when you need it 16 Arabic 121 History of Art 89 Middle Eastern Studies and... 124 Swahili and... 37 Arabic (Certifi cate) 130 History of Art (Asia, Africa and Europe) 89 Music (Department of) 112 Thai and... 164 Arabic and... 121 History of Art and Archaeology (Department of) 86 Music 115 Tibetan and... 52 Arabic and Islamic Studies 122 History of Art/and Archaeology and… 91 Music and ... 116 Transfer students 170 Arabic Studies (Certifi cate) 130 History of Art/Archaeology 90 Near and Middle East 118 Turkish 126 Burmese (Myanmar) and... 162 How to apply 170 Nepali Studies (Certifi cate) 153 Turkish (Certifi cate) 132 Campus map 192 Indonesian and... 163 Persian 125 Turkish and ... 126 Careers Service 18 International Foundation Courses and English 178 Persian (Certifi cate) 131 Turkish Studies (Certifi cate) 132 Centenary 1, 2 International Management (China) 77 Persian and ... 125 UCAS course codes 184 China and Inner Asia 44 International Management (China) (Year Abroad) 77 Political Studies (Certifi cate) 140 Useful contacts 192 Chinese (Modern and Classical) 47 International Management (Japan and Korea) 78 Politics 138 Vietnamese and... 165 Chinese (Modern and Classical) and... 47 International Management (Japan) (Year Abroad) 78 Politics and International Studies 134 What you need to know 168 Chinese Studies 49 International Management Politics and… 138 Working in London 26 Cost of living 26 (Middle East and North Africa) 79 Preparing you for a world of opportunities 18 World Philosophies 146 Deferred entry 170 International Management Qualifi cations 171 World Philosophies and … 146 Degree Programmes 30 - 167 (Middle East and North Africa) (Year Abroad) 79 Religions and Philosophies 142 Develop your language skills 8 International Management and Sanskrit (Certifi cate) 153 Development Economics 66 Southeast Asian Studies 161 School policies 176 Development Studies 57 International qualifi cations 174 Senior Status LLB 105 Development Studies (Department of) 54 International Relations 137 Social Anthropology 43 Development Studies and… 57 International Relations and… 137 Social Anthropology and… 43 Diploma in Sanskrit 154 Japan and Korea 92 South Asia 148 Disabled students 17, 170 Japanese 95 South Asian Studies 151 Economics 63 Japanese and… 95 South Asian Studies (Certifi cate) 154 Economics (Department of) 60 Japanese Studies 96 South Asian Studies (Year Abroad) 151 Economics and... 64 Japanese Studies and… 96 South Asian Studies and... 151 English 70 Joint Degrees 166 South Asian Studies and… (Year Abroad) 151 English and… 71 Korean 97 South East Asia 156 English language requirements 173 Korean and... 97 South East Asian Studies 159 Erasmus exchange programme 10 Korean Studies 98 South East Asian Studies (Year Abroad) 160 Fees and fi nancial support 180 Korean Studies and… 98 South East Asian Studies and ... 160

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Campus map

Kings Cross 6 7 Point of interest St Pancras Pentonville Road King’s Cross Rd Tube Station International Eversholt St

Rail Link British Library 1 SOAS Campus and halls of residence Euston Euston Rd 2 3 University of London halls of residence Euston Square

Judd St Gordon St Tavistock

Gordon Tavistock Place Kings Cross St Pancras Woburn Pl 4 Sq Bedford Way

British Library 5 Bernard St SOAS Gower Street Russell Sq Russell Square

Tottenham Court Road

Euston Bedford Pl

Bloomsbury St British Museum

Tottenham Holborn Russell Sq Court Road New Oxford St

SOAS 1. Hughes Parry Hall 4. International Hall 6. Dinwiddy House Goodge St BLOOMSBURY 2. Canterbury Hall 5. College Hall 7. Paul RobesonBarbican House 3. Commonwealth Hall British Museum

Museum of London

Oxford Circus

Royal Courts of Justice SOHO Royal Opera House St Paul’s Cathedral Covent Garden CITY OF COVENT LONDON GARDEN

National Gallery River Thames Shakepeare’s Globe London Bridge

The Shard

Green Park London Eye

Buckingham Palace Big Ben

Westminster Abbey London

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Student Recruitment O ce/ Undergraduate Admissions O ce International O ce For queries following submission of your application. For all enquiries prior to submission of an application and for advice on studying at SOAS, including available T: +44 (0) 20 7898 4351/4306 programmes and courses, entry requirements, E: [email protected] application procedures, housing, living costs etc.

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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]

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