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History and Africa and Black Diaspora
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Awarded by:
- School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London
Course summary
This joint BA programme centres Africa, the African Diaspora and Black studies.
Through critical engagement, it provides strong intellectual grounding that will enable you to situate and engage with Africa in the global stage by acquiring substantive knowledge of historical and topical issues that are related to the continent.
You will also get the opportunity to engage with your own understanding of contemporary themes including migration, colonialism, economic change, climate change and popular culture.
The BA Africa and Black Diaspora degree enables students to negotiate with some of the key tensions in the study of Africa and its multiple diasporas. This programme is distinguished through its interdisciplinary and trans-regional approach. It engages with the diasporic worlds and connections between regions of Africa, the Black Atlantic, Black Pacific, Europe, Latin America and Caribbean.
From the Crusades to the contemporary Middle East; the Mughal Empire to Gandhi; slavery to Muslim societies in West Africa, History at SOAS offers its students a unique window on the world in order to develop your understanding of the fascinating histories relating to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
The two-subject degree additionally allows you to create a specialist niche for yourself within a specific regional, cultural or disciplinary context.
You will be able to engage on meaningful projects, explore the regions of your interest through the optional summer or year abroad programmes, and graduate as a skilled and accountable global change maker.
Apply by
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:
- VT25
- 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:
- VT25
- Institution code:
- S09
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction
Scottish Higher - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
555 at HL
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
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- CCD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20350 | Year 1 |
| International | £20350 | Year 1 |
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