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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 Turkish 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 Turkish 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 Turkish 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. Social and Political Trends in 19th Century Turkish Literature
  2. Selected Topics in 20th Century Turkish Literature
  3. Classical Ottoman Literature
  4. Turkey:Continuity and Change
  5. The End of Empire in the Middle East & the Balkans
  6. New Cinemas of Turkey
  7. Ottoman Architecture in Istanbul: 15th-19th Century
  8. Ottoman Art
  9. Elementary Written Turkish
  10. Intensive Turkish Language
  11. Intermediate Modern Turkish Language
  12. Advanced Translation
  13. Ottoman Turkish Language
  14. Culture and Society of the Near & Middle East
  15. African and Asian Cultures in Britain
  16. Comparative Study of Islam: Anthropological Perspectives A
  17. Comparative politics of the Middle East
  18. Political society in the Middle East
  19. Political violence
  20. Politics of resistance in the Middle East
  21. State and transformation in the Middle East
  22. Islam and political ideologies
  23. Violence, justice and the politics of memory
  24. Islam and politics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Minimum upper second class honours degree in a social science or humanities subject 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

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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