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Creative Arts and Social Anthropology - BA (Hons)

SOAS University of London

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The BA Creative Arts and Social Anthropology combined degree at SOAS University of London offers a rich, interdisciplinary education that explores the intersections between artistic practices and cultural anthropology, with a focus on Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. This programme enables students to investigate the role of the arts in expressing cultural identities and beliefs, while studying the social and cultural contexts that shape these practices. In the Creative Arts component, students engage with visual, performing, and musical arts, alongside broader cultural industries from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The curriculum covers topics such as arts management, heritage preservation, and cultural diplomacy, providing students with practical skills in curation, project management, and consultancy. Students gain a global perspective on the creative arts, informed by insights from anthropology. The Social Anthropology component immerses students in the study of diverse societies and cultural practices, examining topics such as ritual, religion, kinship, and social organisation. By exploring anthropological theories and methodologies, students gain an understanding of how art and culture express social values and identities. This component emphasises the importance of ethnographic research and critical analysis, equipping students with the skills to interpret cultural production within broader social frameworks. By combining these two disciplines, the BA Creative Arts and Social Anthropology programme offers graduates a distinctive skill set that merges creative insight with anthropological understanding. This interdisciplinary approach prepares students for careers in arts management, cultural consultancy, heritage organisations, social research, and NGOs, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to global cultural and social discussions.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 23,780per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

  • University League Table

    62nd

  • Campus address

    SOAS, University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Camden, Greater London, WC1H 0XG, United Kingdom

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SOAS is a place for those who want to expand their horizons, develop a deeper understanding of the world, and re-examine their preconceptions.
Building on values of social justice and equality, students are encouraged to challenge conventional views and to think globally.
SOAS is one of the UK's most international universities, with around half of SOAS students coming from outside the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Anthropology

    13th out of 23

  • Entry standards

    / Max 201
    130 65%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    8th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    14th

    4

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