Joe Buckley
BA Politics
I love coming into SOAS every day, because I never know what I’ll find or who I’ll end up having a conversation with in the bar
Department of Politics and International Studies
Student Profiles
Some of the things our students and alumni have said about us:
Ally Clifton
BA Chinese and Politics
SOAS gives you an understanding of non-western languages, cultures and countries which is increasingly important in a globalised world.
Osman Diallo
MSc State, Society and Development
SOAS is the place to be
Mariam Iqbal
BA Economics and Politics
If I were to summarise SOAS in one sentence it would be that it is a great place to prepare me for the future.
Ingrida Kerusauskaite
BA Development Studies and Politics
SOAS is a unique University that combines both academic excellence and a vibrant, active and innovative student body.
Benita Ngere
BA Politics and Economics
SOAS is a World class organisation, with not only state of art teaching facilities but also a wide ranging mix of students, ranging from various parts of the globe
Judith Nubold
MSc Middle East Politics
It is the unique SOAS community that makes studying here so special
Michael Sinacore, Boston College
Study Abroad Programme
Living in Dinwiddy was amazing. My flatmates were all very welcoming. Because of them, I feel like I got a full British experience
Soumaya Tidjani
BA Politics and History
Having now experienced SOAS life, I can say there really is no other place quite like it
Charles Beard
MSc Middle East Politics
SOAS gave me the skills necessary to achieve what I have.
Christine Wright
MSc International Politics (Middle East)
I think the key factors that helped me get the jobs were my degree choice, prior experience and my language skills.
Daniel Norfolk
MSc African Politics
SOAS has provided me with extremely useful tools for this new direction.
Erwin Tadiar
BA Economics and Politics
My time at SOAS helped deepen my appreciation and respect for other cultures and also fired an interest in languages.
Henk Veldman
MSc African Politics
It was a great time and I met a lot of interesting people. [SOAS] made me understand a little bit better how Africa works.
Maya Schkolne
My time at SOAS has exceeded my expectations.
Jennifer Elinow
MSc Middle East Politics and History
Studying Middle Eastern politics and governmental affairs at SOAS was a key point in obtaining the job.
Jennifer Riddell
BA Politics and History, MA History
Graduating from SOAS set me apart when I was applying for jobs.
Jonathan Tench
MSc African Politics
SOAS was crucial to my career development. I would not be in my role today if it wasn't for the knowledge I gained on international development and politics.
Lanre Akinola
BA Politics
SOAS is the ideal place for people interested in emerging market geographies.
Luke Massey
MSc International Politics
SOAS is a great place to learn about and discuss politics, and I owe a lot to some inspiring lecturers and students.
Samantha Sultoon
MSc Middle East Politics
I was told that the time that I spent in the region, along with my language skills, were significant factors in helping me to secure this role.