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Social Anthropology and World Philosophies - 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

Our unique World Philosophies degree offers you the chance to engage with a diverse range of philosophical traditions from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. This course will expand your knowledge and develop your critical understanding of philosophy in the context of a wider range of societies and historical eras than a traditional philosophy degree. You will investigate the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge traditions of argumentation as well as political and ethical systems of thought from a truly global perspective.This degree will also allow you to study the methods of social anthropological investigation, emphasising the detailed study of multiple, interwoven areas of social and cultural life, through long participation and linguistic familiarity.

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

    Anthropology

    14th out of 23 1

    33rd out of 45 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    125 62%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    10th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.13 78%

    15th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    120 60%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.02 76%

    43rd

    13

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