Padraig Belton
MA in Near and Middle Eastern Studies & Certificate in Arabic
I happily give to SOAS, my two courses and my lecturers my warmest recommendation.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate Student Profiles
Marina Di Giorgi
MMus Ethnomusicology
I chose SOAS because it is the only place in London where I could gain a broad knowledge of Music in the Middle East.
Xavier Fournier
MA History of Art and Archaeology (Near & Middle East & South East Asia)
The insight provided, knowledge delivered and understanding transmitted during lectures, seminars and conferences at SOAS is impressive and requires real personal involvement in the topics.
Stephen Gedion
MSc Public Policy & Management
CeFiMS offered me a truly unique experience of top class education combined with an opportunity to achieve my full potential…
Julio Giró, Switzerland
MSc in Environmental Management
The knowledge gained has helped me by improving both the skills and quality of my work…
Minna Hsu
MA in Taiwan Studies
Studying for my MA in Taiwan Studies at SOAS was a wonderful experience
Alice Huang
MSc International Studies and Diplomacy
SOAS attracts such high calibre students with international backgrounds, I have not only enjoyed socialising with my classmates, but have learnt much from them as well.
Akhil Katyal
PhD South Asia
The most lucrative resource has been the SOAS library which has an excellent South Asia collection
Nina Kaysser
MPhil Development Studies
The past two years at SOAS have been most challenging and stimulating at the same time.
Andre Keuck
MSc Finance and Financial Law
There is absolutely no question that I would recommend SOAS to anyone interested in a hybrid finance and law master's program. It's a place like no other, and I'd be lying if I said I hadn't considered going back for another course. Hopefully one day…
Tullio Lobetti
PhD Study of Religions
The MA year was probably one of the most life-changing experiences in my life, and it was paramount in my decision to continue my studies towards an academic career.
Jack Lord
PhD History
If you are interested in a truly global history, then SOAS is the place to study.
Zahrah Mamode
MA Global Media and Postnational Communication
SOAS is the ultimate place for intellectual thinking about the world with special attention to cultural and political issues.
Mohammad Mirbashiri
MA Near and Middle Eastern Studies
SOAS is a truly great institution that provides a stimulating learning environment with extensive resources and outstanding teaching staff.
Daniel Mojahedi
MA Chinese Studies
SOAS was the ideal place for me to study cross-Strait relations
Isabella Fung Sheung Ng
PhD Gender Studies
SOAS came to my mind naturally as it is well-known for its regional specialization and individual staff’s strength on gender studies.
Fiona O’Cleirigh
MA Global Media and Postnational Communication
I was drawn to the university’s outstanding reputation in my area of interest (the Middle East, particularly Iran) as well as the availability of postgraduate programmes that could complement a career in journalism.
Atit Pongpanit
PhD South East Asian Studies
SEA is one of not many departments in the world where Thai cinema has been intensively taught and studied.
Samuel Southgate
MA Near and Middle Eastern Studies
SOAS seemed the natural place to come, not only because of its fantastic location in the heart of London, but also because of its specialist focus and its diverse student body.
Tomoko Sugimoto
MSc International Management (Japan)
SOAS is a unique university in which to study management and its environment in Japan
Josephine Tsui
MSc Globalisation and Development
The flexibility of the department to customize my classes was extremely appreciated so I could focus on the gendered component of globalisation.
Nafsika Papacharalampous
MA Anthropology of Food
I loved every aspect of my MA. The teaching was exceptional; our seminars were intellectually stimulating and fascinating.
Marie-Angele Thomas
MA International Studies and Diplomacy
SOAS is the best place to learn about other cultures, not just through its courses but through the various social activities and interactions.
Robtel Neajai Pailey
PhD Development Studies
Above all, being at SOAS is like coming ‘home’. It’s a place where I feel entirely comfortable in my own skin, while also being challenged to question who I am, and what I stand for.
Anita Nwachukwu
MSc Political Economy of Development
SOAS is an amazing place, it has the most interesting lectures and events pertaining to a whole range of relevant issues.
Mary Bridger
MA Gender Studies
SOAS is a great place for collaborative learning and one that provides unique opportunities.
Nikola Georgiev
Ma International and Comparative Commercial Law
If I was to describe SOAS in one sentence it would be, ‘strong, ongoing, aspiring, successful’
Birgul Yilmmaz
PhD in Linguistics
My main reason for coming to SOAS was that this was the only place where there was a specialist who could supervise my thesis.
Osman Diallo
MSc State, Society and Development
SOAS is the place to be
Liam Barnard
MMus Ethnomusicology
It is fantastic being part of this wonderful community and having the opportunity to say and do things that would just cause bewilderment anywhere else! It really is a special place.
Giulia Cibotti
MA in Chinese Studies
There is some sort of positive vibe that makes this place highly addictive.
Joe Buckley
MSc Labour, Social Movements and Development
Deciding to come here will be one of the greatest decisions you ever make. You will find a warm, welcoming second home in the centre of London.
Shreya Ila Anasuya Sanghani
MA Anthropology of Development
Beyond academia, there is a lot of opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities at the SOAS.
Tariq Islam
MSc Finance and Financial Law
Part of the reason I chose SOAS over others is because it offered the Islamic Banking and Finance elective module.
Naureen Ali
MA Gender Studies
SOAS truly opens up a horizon of possibilities, possibilities you can explore and build upon.
Judith Nubold
MSc Middle East Politics
It is the unique SOAS community that makes studying here so special
Erum Abdullah Al-Howaish
MSc International Management (MENA)
In short, SOAS is a place where you feel that the world meets, but without boundaries
Cornelia Rottenmoser
MSc in Global Energy and Climate Policy
Having been part of SOAS is something I never want to miss in my life and whenever passing through London I will come back “home” to SOAS for a visit.
Damian Burns
MSc Political Economy of Development
SOAS is a place where people find a home, and that is why so many, like myself, always seem to return; be it to study, protest, debate, or even just have a cup of tea.
Samuel Kustaa Lammi
MA Middle Eastern Studies
SOAS is truly a microcosm in the heart of London.
Linda Renland
MA in Migration and Diaspora Studies
The MA fundamentally challenge the perceptions students have of migration and allow students to critically question our own perceptions.
Dinita Setyawati
MA Southeast Asian Studies
SOAS encourages and motivates its student to believe in themselves, and that is exactly what I have done.
Caroline Makasa, Zambia
MSc in Sustainable Development
When I discovered the MSc course in Sustainable Development on the internet I was thrilled because I could study part-time and work, all at the same time.
Luminita Cuna
MSc Sustainable Development (specialism: Environmental Management)
I researched many online programs in US, Canada, and UK, but I found that the SOAS CeDEP Master of Science is the one that suited my needs best, in terms of quality, content, flexibility and finances.
Eyob Ghilazghy, Eritrea
MSc in Sustainable Development
The learning experience was exciting and interesting yet with some challenges also.
Brechtje Swart
PG Dip Public Financial Management
I can assure my sponsor that the studies I undertook were value for money and have helped me tremendously in my career development. I would recommend studying through CeFiMS to anybody.
Tim Rippon
MSc Global Energy and Climate Policy
I would strongly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in contemporary energy and climate issues.
Douglas Mundopa
MSc Finance & Financial Law
Doing the MSc was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I can already see the benefits on a daily basis at work.
Esha Mendiratta
MSc Finance (major: Financial Sector Management)
This programme is designed perfectly for people already working in the financial industry
Olimpia Dumitru
MSc Public Policy & Management
The distance learning mode is a very efficient way to study, especially for someone like me who had a full-time job and a family to look after.
Alessandra Awolowo
CISD staff and the lecturers are super-dedicated and approachable, ready to make you feel part of the family.
Catherine Ogden
At an academic and social level, the SOAS experience definitely exceeded my expectations!
Charles Malissard
CISD opened my eyes on the multitude of world visions, and helped me develop, articulate and believe in my own.
Chloe McWeeny
I gained academic and personal skills which I am now using on a day-to-day basis in my professional activities.
Kristale Ivezaj
Nowhere in the world will you have the chance to meet so many helpful and caring staff, people who are truly interested in seeing you succeed.
Yi Xie
CISD is a unique place where the West meets the East. Wherever you are from, you could feel that you are welcomed, accepted, and appreciated.
James Ingram
MA in Migration and Diaspora Studies
The range of academic expertise and specialised postgraduate courses show why the Department of Anthropology and Sociology continues to be so popular.
Osama Salameh
MA Global Media and Postnational Communication
The Centre for Media and Film Studies has been a turning point in my academic, professional, and epistemological life. I will never read, watch or receive information or media products as before.
Berkay Gulen, MSc International Politics
Berkay Gulen, MSc International Politics
If you are looking for alternative approaches and think that “another way is possible”, SOAS can be the right choice.
Tetsuhiko Endo
MA Postcolonial Studies
I can't recommend this course enough for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of our contemporary world
Boying Xu
PhD Finance and Management
The friendly research atmosphere, extensive library resources and academic training courses will help to stimulate your inspiration, promote your talent, and push yourself to new academic heights.
Mounira Lisa Sabella
MA Media and the Middle East
The Media and Middle East degree is one in a million
Poonkulaly Gunaseelan
MPhil/PhD Programme CCLPS
The MPhil/PhD programme offered by the CCLPS is a challenging and rewarding experience.
Neslie Carol Tan
MA in Cultural Studies
"MA Cultural Studies in SOAS is a course where I was forced to question my perceptions, reexamine my beliefs, and widen my (mental) map.
Meng Wang
MA Religions of Asia and Africa: Buddhism pathway
The multilingual culture and great diversity at SOAS makes it a unique place to study.
Simon Perfect
MA Religions of Asia and Africa
The Study of Religions department offers the perfect combination of unparalleled breadth of modules with excellent teaching by leading academics.
Sue Roach
PhD Buddhist Studies
I would describe my time at SOAS as some of the happiest years of my life.
Maimoona Cheema, Pakistan
MSc Finance and Financial Law
I have found the MSc Finance and Financial Law degree particularly useful since it has added essentials of finance including but not limited to concepts of risk management, financial markets, banking and investment to my skill-set
Yiyi Li, China
MSc Finance and Financial Law (2012-2013)
I would recommend the MSc Finance and Financial Law programme at SOAS for those who are interested in both finance and financial law while also wish to compare the differences between jurisdictions.
Teuku Reza Fadeli
At SOAS, I have learnt how to read a variety of texts critically and analytically and then to write about them in engaging ways.
Sehrish Javid
The teaching has been passionate and engaging with a level of expertise hard to find elsewhere.
Amrit Kaur Lohia
Studying history at SOAS has been a life-changing experience.
Qingniao Li
Studying Buddhism at SOAS is certainly an enjoyable journey full of enlightenment and encouragement.
Jessica Blomfield
MSc Environment, Politics and Development
SOAS offers such an open environment that fosters creative learning and encourages students to be proactive.
Charlie Orr
MA Japanese Studies with Intensive Language
SOAS has an excellent reputation and my chosen course fitted my interests perfectly. So far my time here has exceeded every expectation.
Ana Carolina Sarmento
MA International Studies and Diplomacy
One of the things that make SOAS truly unique is the cultural diversity. You can meet people from all across the globe and understand better the place where they are coming from
Jo Tomkinson
MPhil/PhD International Development
SOAS is an utterly special institution, unrivalled both in the UK and internationally. It is a space where ideas at the margins of the academic mainstream develop, flourish and spread.
Lois Barnett
MPhil/PhD Film Studies
SOAS has allowed me to achieve more than I ever believed I was capable of - if someone had told me five years ago that I would be studying towards a PhD now, I would be more than surprised!
Marta Corti
MA International Studies and Diplomacy
I have also been pleased with the quality of teaching. Lectures are engaging and seminars thought-provoking. I like the fact that we always apply the theory to current, real events and that the teachers push us to think outside the box and challenge our preconceptions.
Stina Maria Lindholm
MSc Environment, Politics and Development
I had dreamt about applying to SOAS since I started my undergraduate degree as it was presented to me as one of the best schools to study international development.
Hannah Duncan
MSc Environment, Politics and Development
SOAS has given me the space to ask questions of myself and of my studies which I hadn’t had before, it gives you the academic and ideological freedom to explore your own ideas.
Jake-Thurston
MA in Advanced Chinese Studies
I immensely enjoyed my undergraduate and knew that my only ambition was to take the interests that I had developed in its course forward into postgraduate study.
Jen Guha (USA)
The professors I had were all high quality, and willing to spend the extra time going over concepts, or taking time during class to have in depth discussions.
Amanda Marmot
The teaching focuses not just on lectures, but small discussion groups as well as ready access to individual support and guidance. All within a world-class university, and the library is excellent.
Aishwarya Singh (India)
The teaching faculty is par excellence….. SOAS rightfully boasts of an exceptionally resourceful library, a paradise of sorts for bookworms and students alike! ….. SOAS has a special place in my heart.
Mohini Gupta
The knowledge and enthusiasm regarding South Asia at SOAS made me proud of belonging to the region as well as embarrassed of how little I knew about it
Michele Serafini (Italy)
Let me put it like this: studying South Asia at SOAS is a greatly enriching experience.
Xiaoyu Zhang (China)
The course touched different topics and it opened my mind to diversified South Asian cultures, social issues and literature...
Rahul Verma (UK)
The MA, course tutors and overall SOAS experience invigorated and inspired me more than I could ever have imagined.
Edward Rowe
Taking an MA in Turkish Studies at SOAS has been an incredibly rewarding experience.
Maya Schkolne
My time at SOAS has exceeded my expectations.
Ifat Gazia
SOAS opens minds and broadens the spectrum of opportunities.
Menelik Lee
Knowing a language opens up different worlds.
Ella Britton
SOAS offered the opportunity to study a more specific field of Anthropology than had been available during my undergraduate studies.
Magda Biran Taylor
I am constantly impressed by the commitment of my fellow students at SOAS.
Richard Gray
I would sum up my studies here so far as a white-knuckle intellectual adventure.
Ludovica Meacci
MSc Contemporary China Studies
In order to gain a wider understanding of other aspects of China it was a natural progression for me to come to study at SOAS.
Adrian Plau
MA Languages and Cultures of South Asia
I have been impressed by the quality, breadth and scope of the SOAS course.
Julia Eberhard
MSc International Management
SOAS offered a unique programme combining Business with the Middle East and North Africa region, which was just what I was looking for.
Victoria Vosseberg
MA Global Cinemas and the Transcultural
I was surprised to discover how closely the SOAS course matched what I wanted to study.
Lucie Pelcikova
MSc Economics with reference to South Asia
I have always been fascinated by Asian cultures, so SOAS was my clear choice for postgraduate study.
Fatima Sator
MA International Studies and Diplomacy
SOAS gives everyone the chance to succeed, and it is up to you to make the most of the experience.
Ana de los Mozos Velasco
LLM Law
I was keen to increase my knowledge of International Law and so chose the SOAS LLM.
Philip Kowalski
MA History
The academics teaching my history course have been fantastic.
Olivia Ayorinde John
MA African Studies
My tutors approach their subjects from unconventional perspectives, always searching for the truth.
Kozue Oguma
MA Translation
The SOAS course has provided me with the practical foundation to help me excel as a translator.
Michael Scott-Baumann
MA Palestine Studies
SOAS was the obvious choice of place to study and the MA in Palestine Studies, taught by Palestinian, Israeli and British academics, fitted the bill.
Dean Beard
MA Israeli Studies
SOAS has a reputation for being the best place to study the Middle East region.
Vicky Cheng
MSc Finance
My entire time at SOAS has been a very positive experience.
Tami Ren
MSc Politics of China
My time at SOAS has focused my knowledge and allowed me to get to know myself better.
Clara Wenz
PhD Student
More than any other place, the SOAS Music Department allows me to combine my interests in music, philosophy and culture in the Middle East.
Thomas Graves
MMus Ethnomusicology
As soon as I first walked into the Junior Common Room I said ‘this is what university should be like!’
Palden Sonam
MSc Politics of China
I received a Dalai Lama Trust Scholarship to study at SOAS and I have been able to take modules on both China’s foreign and domestic policies.
Yangminglang Guan
MA Southeast Asian Studies
The course has more than lived up to my expectations.
Malebo Boshiane
MA Anthropology of Food
SOAS has reinforced my interest in issues surrounding food.
Lucy Rawlings
MSc Globalisation and Development
SOAS has offered me a truly international education that I do not feel I could’ve received anywhere else.
Jacob Mardell
MA Chinese Studies
When it came to studying and finding out more about China and its political systems, the SOAS course seemed like the obvious choice.
Eliot Gee
MA Anthropology of Food
The energy from course discussions, which brought texts and classmates into rigorous dialogue with each other, would often carry on after seminars.
Kate Cook Lineham
MA Anthropology of Food
A deep dive into Anthropology is like living in a monochrome world and having it suddenly illuminated by vibrant colours.
Juliet Tempest
MA Anthropology of Food
SOAS's MA in Anthropology of Food had been my dream programme and it did not disappoint.