Key information

Duration
4 years with one year abroad
Start of programme
September
Attendance mode
Full-time
Location
University of London Union
Course code
RT19

Course overview

African, Asian and Middle Eastern languages taught at SOAS (Arabic, Hausa, Hindi, Indonesian, Persian, Swahili, Thai, and Turkish) may be combined with French, which is taught at University College London (UCL).

All these degree combinations are four-year degrees, with an integral year of study abroad. Applicants should apply to UCL only (Institution code name: UCL; institution short code: U80). Further information can be found on UCL's BA French and an Asian or African Language webpage.

Degree combinations

May be combined with

UCAS Code: RT19

Structure

Important notice

The information on the programme page reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session. If you are a current student you can find structure information through your Department. Please read the important notice regarding changes to programmes and modules .

Teaching and learning

Most of our modules are taught through a combination of lectures and tutorials. Lectures (50 minutes) provide broad overviews of the topic.

Learning resources

Students also benefit from the vibrant learning environment SOAS provides more broadly. The SOAS Library is one of the world's most important academic libraries for the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East, attracting scholars from all over the world. Moreover, every year there is a lively events programme that attracts renowned speakers from around the world, allowing students to engage with cutting edge debates on contemporary politics.