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History and Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) including Year Abroad

Study level:
Undergraduate
Awarded by:
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Duration:
3 Years
Start date:
23/09/2024
Campus:
Main Site
2024
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Course summary

This interdisciplinary programme introduces students to the cultures and societies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East through their languages, literatures and screen culture, providing an understanding of the interconnectedness of these regions in an increasingly globalised world. Students will choose to specialise in one particular region through their languages and module choices, with an optional Year Abroad at one of our partner universities. In combination with History, this degree programme provides a high standard of training in history as an academic discipline. Students will develop an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the history of Africa and Asia.

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31 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
TTV1
Institution code:
S09
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
31 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
TTV1
Institution code:
S09
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

A level General Studies not accepted for entry. Contextual offer: BBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher.

Scottish Higher - AABBB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points

555 at HL

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2

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English language requirements

https://www.soas.ac.uk/international/englishrequirements/ https://www.soas.ac.uk/international/englishrequirements/

Historical entry grades data

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Data from:
This course and 22 other languages and area studies courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

BBC Most common
  1. A*A*A
  2. Highest grades
  3. CCD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

94% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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55 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

75 Go onto work and study

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