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Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Africa and Black Diaspora including Year Abroad - 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

    4 Years

Course summary

Students on the BA Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) combined degree will be introduced to the cultures and societies of Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and South East Asia, through the study of languages, film, literature and cultural studies. In the first year, students are equipped with a broader understanding of these regions in order to gain a vital comparative perspective. Language is crucial to the understanding of culture and therefore all students will be required to choose from a range of languages in their first year of study. We encourage students to further develop their language skills as the degree progresses. Students will have the option to spend a year abroad to gain cultural and linguistic fluency in languages including Swahili, Ahmaric, Yoruba and Zulu.Students will gain critical insight into the history, politics, anthropology, economy, development, languages and cultures of Africa and the Black Diaspora.Students will also get the opportunity to engage with their own understanding of contemporary themes including Migration, Colonialism, economic change, climate change and popular culture.

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

    94th

  • 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

    Asian Studies

    9th out of 12 2

    6th out of 7 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 194
    130 67%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    4th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    9th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 194
    117 60%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    1st

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.82 71%

    7th

    1

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