Online learning

Our online learning degrees bring the expertise of SOAS University of London to you, wherever you live or work.

Equal in quality to degrees taught on campus, our qualifications are recognised throughout the world for their high standards. Established over 20 years ago, we have the experience and expertise to deliver specialised programmes designed to meet your professional needs.

By signing up for online learning at SOAS you will be able to: 

• learn anywhere in the world
• get dedicated support from specialist tutors
• study at your own pace

Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate applicants will enrol at masters degree level and exit with your chosen award based on the number of credits successfully completed. 

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Our online learning programmes have two sessions of study per year, with the exception of the Centre for Financial and Management Studies which has four sessions per year.

The first table shows key dates for the Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (CEDEP), Centre for Development Studies, Centre for Gender Studies, Centre for Global Media and Communications, and Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD).

Details of the university's closure dates can be found on the Academic calendar webpage.

General

Centre for Financial and Management Studies

For online learning student advice and services regarding enrolment, fees, scholarships and student status confirmation letters, please email onlinestudentrecords@soas.ac.uk.

If you are a current online learning student with a technical, programme-related, or other kind of query, please refer to our Department contacts and support services page on MySOAS Student.