Study

Study at SOAS

From undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to research, online, and distance learning – with study abroad opportunities – SOAS equips students to think globally and act locally.

Our mission is to develop knowledge, international perspectives, and critical skills to tackle today’s complex world.

Recognised in the QS World University Rankings 2026, SOAS has 13 subjects in the global top 100 and five in the top 40, reflecting our strength in interdisciplinary, globally focused education.

Facts and figures

Top 15 in the UK for Employment Outcomes

QS World University Rankings 2027

Five subjects in global top 40

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

Joint 1st in the UK for International Faculty

QS World University Rankings 2027

Courses

Undergraduate courses

Explore the full range of undergraduate courses at SOAS, discover what you're inspired by and find the right subject for you.

Postgraduate taught courses

We offer more than 200 postgraduate programmes, all providing specialist focus, flexible, tailored learning and an international perspective.

Postgraduate research degrees

We welcome applications from qualified students holding a good Master’s level degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject for research degrees at SOAS.