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Postgraduate study at SOAS: global, interdisciplinary degrees
SOAS University of London brings together ambitious, globally minded students on its central London campus to engage with today’s most pressing world issues.
Our programmes combine language expertise, interdisciplinary teaching, and deep regional focus on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. You’ll learn from leading academics whose research shapes global debates and influences policy, economics, and societies worldwide.
At SOAS, students explore critical topics including human rights, development, migration, identity, law, poverty, religion, and social change – gaining the knowledge to understand and impact a complex world.
In the QS World University Rankings 2026, SOAS is recognised for subject excellence, with 13 subjects in the global top 100 and five in the top 40 (including Development Studies at 2nd in the world), reflecting strength in globally focused, interdisciplinary education.
SOAS graduates develop in-demand global expertise, preparing them for careers in international policy, research, and development.
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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
87% of research
Ranked 'world leading or internationally excellent' (REF 2021)
Over 320 scholarships totalling £4m
For postgraduate students in the 2026/27 academic year
Explore postgraduate scholarships at SOAS
Over 320 awards totalling £4 million are available in 2026/27, with 1 in 3 international postgraduates receiving support in 2025/26. Unlock funding opportunities to advance your studies and global career.
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