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MRes Social Anthropology and Intensive Language (South East Asian Language)

SOAS University of London

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SOAS University of London

Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    SOAS, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

The MRes Social Anthropology offers students training in social science research methods, with a strong focus on ethnographic methods. It aims to provide students with the skills they need to conduct research at a doctoral level, or to work as social science researchers. In addition to the acquisition of strong methodological skills, students are able to benefit from SOAS' renowned offering of African and Asian languages, as well as its expertise in the humanities, including philosophy, linguistics, literature, and history.The MA... combined degree with Intensive Language (South East Asian Language) has a two-year language pathway. This MA programme is directed at students who want to engage with South East Asia in a professional as well as academic way, as the intensive language module would enable them to reach a good level of proficiency in one of two languages: Indonesian or Vietnamese. The summer between the first and second year of study is spent in the region following an intensive language module.In the two-year pathway, students can take intensive South East Asian language with either MA Linguistics, MA History, MA Anthropology of Food, MA Anthropological Research Methods, MA Migration and Diaspora Studies, MA Social Anthropology.

Application deadline

14 June 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,320per 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, 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

    7th out of 13 1

  • 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

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    134 65%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    4th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.75 69%

    12th

    3

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