Senior Lecturer in the History of Modern South Asia
School of History, Religions and Philosophies
PGCert Global Histories (Online)
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Key information
Key information
- Duration
- 2 years (accelerated) or 3 years
- Start of programme
- September 2026 or January 2027
- Attendance mode
- Part time
- Location
- SOAS Online
- Fees
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PGCert: £4,000
- Course code
- POD-GLHISC1PD, POD-GLHISC1PD
Course overview
The PGCert Global Histories explores how the modern world has been shaped, experienced, and interpreted from diverse local and global perspectives.
Designed for distance learners, it fosters a vibrant international community and critical engagement with Eurocentric narratives. The programme examines the forces behind today’s global landscape, key methods and debates in historical analysis, and long-term human-environment dynamics.
With research-methods training and closely supervised teaching, you will develop advanced analytical, research, and communication skills to apply global-historical thinking across academic, professional, and public contexts.
Studying at SOAS
We're ranked 7th in the UK and 36th in the world for History (QS World University Rankings 2026) and our history research environment is entirely world-leading/internationally excellent (REF 2021). Gain a global perspective unlike any other from a world-renowned university based in the heart of London.
Study Tours
All postgraduate students can take part in our Study Tours and explore the world. Destinations include New Delhi, Lahore, Seoul, Luang Prabang, Almaty, Bishkek, Kigali, Johannesburg, and Doha. For more information, see our Study Tours page.
Structure
You can study this programme as an:
- MA: six modules
- Postgraduate Diploma: four modules
- Postgraduate Certificate: two modules
Year 1
Teaching and learning
Each module is 14 weeks long and represents 300 hours of learning: 100 hours of assessment preparation and 200 hours of directed and self-directed learning with extensive teacher contact throughout.
Assessment
Instead of exams, we use a range of assessment methods designed to reflect different learning styles and develop real-world employability skills, giving you a real opportunity to demonstrate what you’ve learned.
Our new online learning portfolio offers a mix of innovative practical projects, like creating visual documentaries or podcasts; participation activities such as digital presentations; and reflective written work, both individual and collective.
Fees and funding
Discounts and flexible payment options
We offer alumni and corporate discounts, plus flexible payment options. Eligible alumni receive £1,000 off their first postgraduate year. Groups of two or more employees from the same company get 10% off, subject to verification. Students can also pay fees in two or three instalments if needed.
Find out more on the Online learning discounts and scholarships page.
Employment
We know you’re choosing this programme to advance your career and make a real difference in the world – that’s why we embed employability in every module.
Teaching and assessments are designed to develop a range of skills valued by employers. This includes analytical and critical thinking, communication, research and enquiry, and professional and project management skills.
This is why recent graduates from the Department of History have been hired by Amnesty International, Chatham House, the Ministry of Defence, and the UK Border Agency.
