Frequently asked questions
Students join a diverse community where they'll be well prepared for a career in an interconnected world. Explore current issues, learn to debate, be challenged, and gain a global perspective. Many SOAS departments are world-leading. They include Anthropology and Sociology, Development Studies, and Politics and International Studies. SOAS is an interdisciplinary institution. It encourages students to take open modules from across its three main colleges to enhance and enrich their educational journey. SOAS also has one of the most diverse and international faculties in the UK.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects that interest you in more depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
SOAS University of London offers accommodation in halls of residence or shared flats or houses. Wheelchair accessible and adapted rooms are available for disabled students.