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BA Social Anthropology and Arabic
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About School of Oriental and African Studies
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. SOAS is one of the world's leading institutions for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Its library is one of the five national research libraries in England. SOAS also houses the SOAS Gallery, which hosts a programme of changing contemporary and historical exhibitions from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East with the aim of presenting and promoting cultures from these regions. The annual income of the institution for 2024–25 was £116.1 million of which £10.7 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £111.5 million. SOAS is divided into three colleges: the College of Humanities; the College of Social Sciences; and the College of Law. The university offers around 350 bachelor's degree combinations, more than 100 one-year master's degrees, and PhD programmes in nearly every department. The university has educated several heads of state, government ministers, diplomats, central bankers, Supreme Court judges, a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and many other notable leaders around the world. SOAS is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
What Students Say
The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 96% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 86% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
Academic support is accessible; 84% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 90% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
The community feel here is incredible. 80% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 68% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.