SOAS University of London
A global outlook with a small community vibe, a truly unique and international experience.
About the institution
SOAS, University of London is the only Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. There are more than 350 undergraduate degree combinations available in social sciences, arts, humanities and languages, all with a distinctive regional focus and global relevance. Based in the heart of London, SOAS is a relatively small but mightily diverse university with just over 5500 students from over 130 nationalities.
Number of Undergraduate Students
3200
Average Undergraduate Class Size
Varies significantly depending on degree (between 6-110)
Size of Instituition
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Campus Style
City
Education Model
Bachelors in Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities, Languages and Cultures (including Global Liberal Arts)
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - Micro placements offered in only select degrees
Are there study abroad options?
Yes
Cost of Tuition
Home £9250, Overseas £18,630 (2020-21 entry)
Funding
Yes, details can be found here: https://www.soas.ac.uk/registry/scholarships/ug/
IB Grade Requirements
IB Range from 35 (6/6/5 at HL) to 37 (6/6/6 at HL)
UFP Grade Requirements
For most UFPs we ask for 80-85% equivalent plus English
Subjects
World Top 500
UK Top 100
Accounting & Finance | UK Top 50 | |
African & Middle Eastern Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Anthropology | UK Top 20 | |
Anthropology | World Top 50 | |
Archaeology | World Top 300 | |
Asian Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Business & Management Studies | UK Top 100 | |
Classics & Ancient History | World Top 100 | |
Communication & Media Studies | World Top 200 | |
Economics | UK Top 50 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 300 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 100 | |
Geography | World Top 50 | |
History | World Top 100 | |
History | UK Top 50 | |
Law | UK Top 50 | |
Law & Legal Studies | World Top 200 | |
Linguistics | World Top 100 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 100 | |
Philosophy | UK Top 20 | |
Politics | UK Top 30 | |
Politics | World Top 50 | |
Sociology | World Top 100 | |
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | World Top 100 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
African Studies | Language & Culture |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies | Language & Culture |
Archaeology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Business and Management | Business |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Classics and Ancient History
| Society & Social Sciences
|
Development Studies | Society & Social Sciences |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Japanese | Language & Culture |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts Only | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Linguistics | Language & Culture |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Music | Performing Arts |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |