Overview

While anchored in the academic field of political science, this Politics programme from SOAS University of London employs interdisciplinary perspectives on pressing issues of the modern world and offers a wide variety of thematic modules on the politics of culture, nationalism, race, gender, migration, institutions, environmental justice, conflict and war. This range of options helps students to gain a critical understanding of political dynamics in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, while acquiring practical analytical and communications skills.

You will be introduced to the core subjects of political theory, comparative politics, political economy, and international relations, which are then applied to the analysis of real world political situations. Through a mix of disciplinary and regional training, you will develop a critical understanding of contemporary geopolitics, transnational social movements, as well as political developments and governance structures in particular countries.

Career opportunities:

SOAS Politics and International Relations students leave SOAS not only with a knowledge and understanding of the complex political and cultural issues of our time, but also with a portfolio of widely transferable skills which employers seek in many professional and management careers.

Recent graduates have been hired by:

BBC World Service

Bloomberg

British Red Cross

British Council

Center for International Peace Operations

Channel 4

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The State and Politics in Africa

Government and Politics of China

Foreign Policy Analysis

Government and Politics of the Middle East

Politics of Culture

Conflict, Rights and Justice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A Level equivalent: AAB

Contextualised offer: ABB

The university understands that many applicants may choose to take a combination of qualifications, such as A-levels and BTEC. The university Admissions team will consider all of your qualifications and make a decision based on A-level equivalency and suitability, depending on your chosen programme of study.

The university will consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis.

The university will consider stand alone IB Higher Level certificates either on their own or in combination with other acceptable Level 3 qualifications.

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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Tuition Fees

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23780 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

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1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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