Program Overview
The Southeast Asian 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 Southeast Asian 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Southeast Asian Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Culture and Society of South East Asia\', \'Arts of contemporary and modern Southeast Asia\', \'Art of monumental Southeast Asia\', \'Genders and Sexualities in South East Asian Film\', \'(Post) Colonialism and Otherness in South East Asia on Screen\', \'Post-crisis Thai Cinema (1997-2007)\', \'The economic development of South East Asia\', \'Economic dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region\', \'The State and the Art: Photography and Nation Building in Burma\', \'State and Culture in Mainland South East Asia in the Sixteenth to Nineteenth Centuries\', \'Histories of Ethnicity and Conflict in South East Asia I -\', \'Histories of Ethnicity and Conflict in South East Asia II\', \'Society and Politics in Late Colonial South East Asia\', \'World War II, Cold War, and the "War On Terror": the United States and South East Asia -\', \'Islamic law (MA/LLM)\', \'Migration, gender and the law in South East Asia and beyond\', \'Traditional Malay Literature\', \'Modern Literature in Malay\', \'Jawi and the Malay Manuscript Tradition\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum upper second class honours (or equivalent)
In order to ensure that SOAS students have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively, we require overseas students to submit evidence, during the application process, of their current level of proficiency.
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 75 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
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
- Credits 180