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Shortlisted for University of the Year

Times Higher Education Awards 2026

5 subjects in global top 40

Development (2nd), Politics (16th), Anthropology (19th), History of Art (24th), History (36th) – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

Joint 1st in the UK for International Faculty

QS World University Rankings 2027

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SOAS spotlight

College of Humanities, Department of Philosophy & School of History, Religions and Philosophies

AI begins and thrives with the humanities

The key to understanding AI's place in human society is the humanities, whose scholars have been studying the human-nonhuman relationship for centuries, argues Dr Elvis Imafidon.

Department of Economics, Department of Politics and International Studies, College of Social Sciences & Department of Philosophy

“The degree that runs Britain”: Why I chose PPE and my experience so far

BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) student Siddhant Pawar reflects on why they chose to study the combined subject at SOAS and how it’s helped them understand what drives the decisions societies make.

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College of Humanities, College of Law & College of Social Sciences

Starting uni? Here’s what nobody tells you (and where to find help)

The SOAS Student Advice and Wellbeing team are here to offer some tips on how to settle into university life and get the support you need.

College of Humanities, College of Law & College of Social Sciences

Where SOAS graduates are taking their careers after university

We asked the Class of 2026 to share what their next career steps are and how their time at SOAS shaped them.

College of Humanities, College of Law, College of Social Sciences & Foundation College

Finding your place at SOAS: Hannah’s first-year story

After studying at two other universities and taking time away, Hannah started at SOAS feeling behind, but support gradually helped her feel like she belonged.