Politics and International Relations Masterclass for Years 12 and 13: The 2011 Arab Uprisings in Context
Key information
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10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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- SOAS campus
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About this event
In this masterclass with members of the Department of Politics and International Studies, students from Years 12 and 13 will examine the origins and fortunes of the Arab uprisings that unfolded in Tunisia, Egypt, and beyond in 2010–11.
During the masterclass, you will explore key questions such as:
- What similarities and differences were there between protesters' grievances and strategies across the region?
- How can an understanding of regional and international politics—and not just domestic affairs—illuminate the trajectories of different uprisings?
- How did the uprisings unsettle what many had previously thought about the Middle East?
On-campus masterclasses are subject-based and are three hours long. They consist of a topic-based lecture and an interactive activity, led by a SOAS academic. There is also a campus tour and a workshop on higher education led by student ambassadors.
Applications
To apply, please complete the online application form by 9:00am on Monday 1 December 2025.
We will not be able to offer you a place until we have received confirmation from your school/college and parent/guardian that they give permission for you to participate. We will be in touch with them to request this.
This free SOAS event is a widening-participation activity designed to give students a first-class experience of university-level studies. Please note it is only open to pupils attending state schools, academies and colleges.
Students who meet at least one of the following criteria will be prioritised:
- eligible or previously eligible for Free School Meals
- experience of local authority care
- from an area of low progression to higher education (as measured by TUNDRA data)
Change of date
Please note we have changed the date of this masterclass from 17 to 18 December. If you submitted an application before we made this change, we will consider your application, and contact you if successful to find out if you can attend the new date of 18 December.
Contact
If you have any questions about this event, please email Jason Fernandez.
