Department of Politics and International Studies The Department provides expert grounding in the study of Politics and International Relations through deep engagement with the historical legacies, political realities, and international affairs of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Support for care leavers Our dedicated team supports care leavers settling into university life by providing access to pastoral care, financial advice, mental health support and confidential guidance throughout your studies.
School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics The School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, with its focus on Africa, the Near and Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia, takes culture - both contemporary and traditional - as the principal lens through which to understand a region.
Visa sponsorship and compliance Student Visa sponsorship and compliance. As an international student holding a Student visa, you are required to keep SOAS updated with your term-time contact details.
Overseas travel for visa holders Information and guidance about travelling outside the UK for Student, Tier 4 or Standard Visitor visa holders.
Requesting a CAS All students who plan to apply for a Student Visa - or returning students who require further student immigration permission - will need to request a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).