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Tuition GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2030-06-18
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Israeli Studies at SOAS University of London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Israeli Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Israeli Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Zionist Ideology
  2. Israel, the Arab World and the Palestinians
  3. Modern Israel through its Culture
  4. A Historical Approach to Israeli Literature
  5. Religion, Nationhood and Ethnicity in Judaism
  6. The Holocaust in Theology, Literature and Art
  7. Family, Work, and Leisure in Ancient Judaism
  8. Judaism and Gender
  9. Elementary Hebrew
  10. Intermediate Hebrew
  11. Intensive Modern Hebrew
  12. Advanced Hebrew
  13. Arabic language courses
  14. African and Asian Diasporas in the Contemporary World
  15. Social and Political Dimensions of Modern Arabic Literature
  16. End of Empire in the Middle East and the Balkans
  17. Modern Palestinian Literature

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements:

The usual qualification for entry is a good first degree in a relevant field. However, the School is keen to offer the course to those with a real passion for the subject, who wish to develop a strong interest within an academic framework.

Score for Unconditional Entry

  • IELTS: Overall 7+ with at least 7 in all sub scores
  • TOEFL: iBT105+ with at least 25 in all sub scores
  • Pearson Test of English - Academic: Score of 70 or above with at least 70 in all sub scores

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact SOAS University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About SOAS University of London

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SOAS University of London

London, United Kingdom

SOAS is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2030-06-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-24
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months