Language Entitlement Programme
SOAS would like all of its undergraduate students to possess at least a basic working knowledge of one of the languages of Africa, Asia or the Middle East by the time they graduate. With the language entitlement programme if you are a SOAS undergraduate, regardless of your department or degree registration, you are entitled to register for one language course during your time with us for free, and we hope that you will consider doing so.
Ideally, you will take one or more languages courses in one of the School’s Language and Culture departments as a part of your degree. Degree syllabus requirements vary across the School, but every syllabus does allow you to take at least two courses outside your department during your time at SOAS. You do not need to have any qualification in or experience of language study to take language courses in this way. Simply visit the Languages and Cultures Faculty Office (Room 351) at the beginning of the academic year and complete the relevant form.
You will need to discuss with your Personal Advisor whether taking the Language Entitlement course will adversely affect your studies, and will monitor your progress during the year. You will need the signature of your Personal Advisor and of the course convenor on the application form.
