Program Overview
The State at SOAS University of London is a MSc 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 State 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 18,790 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,995 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the State 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
- [\'State & society in Asia & Africa\', \'Politics of Globalisation and Development in Asia and Africa\', \'Government and politics in Africa\', \'Government and politics of modern South Asia\', \'Government and politics of modern South East Asia\', \'State and society in the Chinese political process\', \'Northeast Asian politics: Japan, Korea and Taiwan\', \'State and Society in Central Asia and the Caucasus\', \'Geopolitics and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus\', \'Infrastructures, Conflict and Struggle\', \'The Indian Ocean in World Politics\', \'Political society in the Middle East\', \'State and transformation in the Middle East\', "Taiwan\'s politics and cross-strait relations", \'Japan Unravelled\', \'Asian Security\', \'Political Thought on the Just Rebellion\', \'Political violence\', \'Urban Politics in the Middle East\', \'Approaches to Comparative Political Thought\', \'Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Social Research\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The qualification for entry is normally a first or upper-second class honours degree (or equivalent) in Politics or International Relations, or a related social science discipline. Applicants without such a background may be considered for admission depending on their academic training and undergraduate performance.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,790 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,995 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,790 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,995 (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 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months