Overview
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 Africa and Black Diaspora programme at the SOAS University of London 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.
You will be able to combine your study of disciplines including Politics, Social Anthropology, Languages and Cultures, Economics and International Relations with Africa and Black Diaspora. 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.
Why study BA Africa and the Black Diaspora at SOAS
- SOAS is ranked 7th in the UK for African and Middle Eastern Studies (Complete University Guide 2025)
- We are ranked 13th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Modern Languages and Linguistics at SOAS has been ranked 10th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
- We've also been ranked 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
Employment
Graduates of the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics leave SOAS not only with linguistic and cultural expertise, but also with skills in written and oral communication, analysis and problem solving.
Recent graduates have been hired by:
- Amnesty International
- Arab British Chamber of Commerce
- BBC World Service
- British High Commission
- Council for British Research in the Levant
- Department for International Development
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Courses include:
- History of Africa
- Africa in the World
- African Philosophy
- Film Festivals and Film Curating
- Music in Africa
- Swahili
- Somali
- Amharic
- Zulu
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
African studies View 8 other Bachelors in African studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Level equivalent: ABB
- Contextualised offer: BBB
- BTEC qualifications will be reviewed in combination with GCSE profile for entry onto all programmes
- International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP): We will consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis. Students will need to be studying a combination of IB Higher level courses and acceptable Level 3 BTEC Diplomas. Combinations with other acceptable Level 3 qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- International Baccalaureate Certificates: We will consider stand alone IB Higher Level certificates either on their own or in combination with other acceptable Level 3 qualifications. You will need to study the equivalent of 3 A levels to be considered.
- T-level qualifications (equivalent to 3 A-levels), will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account the relevance of the subjects the applicant has studied to the programme applied for.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents22870 GBP / year≈ 22870 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Africa and Black Diaspora.
Available Scholarships
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