Online learning

Applications are now open! Just select a course, and apply via the buttons at the top of the page.

We will also be holding applicant briefing webinars from March through to June 2026.  

Academic: you have full access to SOAS Library resources, including all e-resources. To borrow physical books, you'll need a student ID card. The Study Skills team offers online workshops and one-to-one tutorials covering referencing, dissertation writing, and AI tools.

Careers: SOAS Careers provides flexible online support throughout your studies and beyond graduation. This includes job listings, CV and cover letter feedback, interview coaching, employer events, and virtual internships.

Wellbeing: the Student Assistance Programme offers 24/7 wellbeing support from any location. Students with a disability can access a Study Inclusion Plan.

All programme content is available asynchronously, so you can study at times that suit you. Across each 14-week module, five live sessions are offered via Microsoft Teams – including a welcome session – but attendance is not mandatory, and all sessions are recorded. 

Beyond live sessions, you can engage with faculty through office hours and formative feedback on assignments. Asynchronous activities are structured across the module to keep you on track, and may include readings, videos, podcasts, discussion prompts, and collaborative work with fellow students.

From September 2026 onwards we will introduce a simplified, annual payment structure. This aims to provide a more streamlined experience for students as they plan their studies. Overall tuition fees will remain broadly in line with 2025/26 fees.

Students on online learning programmes with entry before September 2026 will continue to pay their fees on a ‘pay as you learn’ basis. Module fees are paid at the point of enrolment and are subject to annual fee increases of up to 5%.

"The layout is clean and logically structured. The left sidebar navigation makes it easy to move between weeks and sections."
– Jaisurya, Tackling Inequalities module

"The consistent four-step activity model and sequential numbered activities make it easy to follow the learning journey. The sidebar shows all weeks at once, enabling students to jump ahead or review previous weeks without losing their place."
– Jaisurya, Global Business Strategy: Competing Across Borders module

"Everything is well structured and easy to follow. The module is broken down into different activities between different weeks, making the module easier to understand."
– Moreom, Thinking Anthropologically module

User Acceptance Test 2026

"Activities demonstrate good pedagogical variety, moving from video and readings through to discussion forums and applied case studies."
– Jaisurya, Global Diplomacy: The Art of Negotiation module

"This is a really content-rich module and it's clear that a lot of thought has gone into the overall structure. The variety of activity types... all make this stand out."
– Jaisurya, Global Business Strategy: Competing Across Borders module

"The instructions were simple, and the research materials were all accessible."
– Moreom, Thinking Anthropologically module

User Acceptance Test 2026

"The topics for each week are very clear and the tasks needed for each week are also clear. The instructions are all clear and direct as well as relevant."
– Moreom, Global Media module

"The Week 2 overview page... is well structured with a clear title, good descriptive summary... The weekly summary explains what students will explore and references a live session, which helps set expectations."
– Jaisurya, Global Diplomacy: The Art of Negotiation module

"The sidebar acts as a persistent contents table, which means I never feel lost navigating between weeks. Activity types are clearly labelled (e.g., Video, Quiz, Forum, Reading), which helps me know what kind of engagement is expected before clicking in."
– Jaisurya, Tackling Inequalities module

User Acceptance Test 2026