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Accepting/Deferring/Declining offer

If this does not answer your query, then please e-mail the Head of Admissions and Recruitment: mastersadmissions@soas.ac.uk, clearly indicating that you have read the Frequently Asked Questions in the Subject 
  • I cannot reply within the 6 weeks deadline because I am still waiting for a decision on a scholarship application / decision from another university/degree results. What do I do?

    You should still accept the offer and sent the signed acceptance form to keep your place on the programme. 

    If you subsequently decide not to take up the offer because you did not get your scholarship, just  let us know and we will amend your records and release your place and offer it to another student. 

    Offers are automatically withdrawn if we do not get a reply from you within a 6 -8 weeks period.

  • When will I receive information about Registration and Orientation week?

    We normally send detailed information about Registration and Orientation in August.  You will have to enter your enrolment details and payment online, select your courses via the Course Sign-up system then come in person at a designed date to complete the Enrolment process.

     Details will be posted on our website in August / September

  • I have sent my Acceptance of Offer Form, will I receive an acknowledgment?

    Yes, you will receive an acknowledgment email, but please allow two weeks for a response. Please note that at certain times of the year, it can take longer.

  • Where do I send my acceptance form?

    You can send your acceptance form duly signed and completed via one of the following way only :


    by post to: Students Admission and Recruitment Office, SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H OXG


    by fax to: +44 (0)207 898 4039


    by emailing: mastersadmissions@soas.ac.uk

    If you have faxed or emailed the acceptance form you do not need to send a hard copy

    We will email you confirmation of your acceptance in due course.  

  • I am considering deferring my place. How may I do so? Do I have to resubmit an application?

    You can request to defer your offer to the following year entry. 

    Please make your request in writing to mastersadmissions@soas.ac.uk stating the reason(s) why you wish to defer. Your file will be sent to the academic selectors for consideration, and we will notify you in writing of their decision. 

    There is no need to submit a new application when requesting a deferral but you might be asked to provide updated information such as a new reference, statement, or evidence of English language proficiency( if relevant)  before a decision can be reached

     First deferrals are normally approved - Deferrals are considered once, and for the following academic year only. 

    Second deferrals can sometimes be considered . You will need to provide us with updated information covering the past two years since you first application

    Please note that course options are subject to changes and you will need to refer to the SOAS website to check what courses will be on offer for the next academic year. The updated course list will be available by August each year.

  • I have received an offer and have accepted my place. Do I need to do anything else?

    If you have an unconditional offer, there is nothing else to do. 

    If you have a conditional offer, you need to provide us with the information requested as per the Conditions of Offer (section 6) of your offer letter. Please send us this information as soon as it is available and as per the deadline set in the offer letter.

    You will receive enrolment information at the end of August.

  • I want to decline my offer. What are the procedures?

    If you want to decline an offer, please email mastersadmissions@soas.ac.uk for Taught Masters offers and researchadmissions@soas.ac.uk for Mphil/P.h.D.  No acknowledgement will be sent unless requested.

    Please enter DECLINE in subject