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MA History and Intensive Language (Japanese)

SOAS University of London

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    SOAS, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

SOAS’s MA History and Intensive Language programme is one of the few UK Master-level degrees in History which focuses on the histories of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. With its high concentration of expertise of these regions, the programme offers an unrivalled breadth of courses on these regions’ respective as well as interconnected histories. In addition to offering regional and global/transnational expertise, the SOAS MA History and Intensive Language programme also provides a rich training in the theory and methodology in history-writing and historical research.

While the course is open to students from a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal applicant would have an undergraduate degree in History (or a related discipline), some knowledge of foreign, including Asian or African languages, and preferably some relevant background in the region of specialism.

Why Study MA History and Intensive Language at SOAS?

  • SOAS is ranked 12th in the UK for History (QS World University Rankings 2023)
  • SOAS is ranked 6th in the UK for employability (QS World University Rankings 2023)
  • You have the opportunity to significantly enhance proficiency in a range African, or Asian, or Middle Eastern languages
  • Our History research environment is entirely world-leading/internationally excellent (REF 2021)
  • 83.3% of our History impact case-studies were world-leading/internationally excellent (REF 2021)
  • 71.2% of our History research outputs were world-leading/internationally excellent (REF 2021)
  • In the 2023 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey, History scored above sector in the following categories: research culture, community, research skills, and professional development
  • You can participate in the Regional History Seminars, as well as in a wide range of research seminars, lectures and conferences, which regularly take place in different departments across the School and at other colleges of the University of London.

With specialised historical knowledge, an understanding of cultural sensibilities and skills in research and analysis, graduates from the Department of History are well respected by employers across private and public sectors.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,320per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

  • University League Table

    71st

  • Campus address

    SOAS, University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, Camden, Greater London, WC1H 0XG, United Kingdom

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SOAS is a place for those who want to expand their horizons, develop a deeper understanding of the world, and re-examine their preconceptions.
Building on values of social justice and equality, students are encouraged to challenge conventional views and to think globally.
SOAS is one of the UK's most international universities, with around half of SOAS students coming from outside the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Asian Studies

    6th out of 11 2

    32nd out of 91 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    147 72%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    3rd

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.82 71%

    9th

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    140 68%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    63rd

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    88th

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