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MA African Studies and Intensive Language

SOAS University of London

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    SOAS, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

The MA African Studies and Intensive Language from SOAS provides students with competency in language skills and intercultural awareness and understanding. Familiarity with the region will have been developed through a combination of the study of language, history, cinema, politics, economics or law.

Students on this postgraduate degree programme will develop their ability to engage with and explore relationships between indigenous African aesthetics and contemporary literary theories.

Why study African Studies and Intensive Language at SOAS?

  • SOAS is ranked 1st in London and 9th in the UK in the Complete University 51ÊÓƵ 2023 for Middle Eastern and African Studies
  • We are ranked 6th in the UK for employability (QS World University Rankings 2023)
  • Top 10 in the UK for African and Middle Eastern Studies (Complete University 51ÊÓƵ 2023)
  • Modern Languages and Linguistics at SOAS has been ranked 10th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
  • 4th for research environment - with 100% of our research ranked as 'internationally excellent' and 85% as 'world-leading' - and 8th for research outputs in the REF 2021
  • You will be eligible to apply for internships, available to students starting 2023/24.

Tuition fees

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(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

    71st

  • 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

    African & Middle Eastern Studies

    7th out of 8 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    138 67%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    4th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    4th

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