School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
London, WC1H 0XG

See below for

The University

Special features of History at SOAS

Applications

Degree courses and options

Contacts

The University

The School of Oriental and African Studies is unique, as it is the only HE institution in the UK that specialises in the study of Africa and Asia. It has a full range of humanities and social science departments as well as ones specialising in language and culture.

A unique feature of SOAS is the range of non-European languages taught here. Over forty non-European languages are available for study, all from beginner's level.

SOAS has a long and distinguished history of widening the horizons of its students and helping them gain the skills needed for careers in an increasingly international environment.

SOAS is based in a quiet area of central London known as Bloomsbury. We occupy a small 'campus' surrounded by other colleges and buildings of the University. The British Museum, Oxford Street, Covent Garden and the West End are all within easy walking distance

SOAS has roughly 1,500 undergraduates with an approximate History intake of 50 students.

History at SOAS

History at SOAS offers a unique range of opportunities. Although many UK history departments have some courses relating to Asia and Africa, SOAS alone has an entire department devoted to their study. It was recently awarded the highest research rating, placing it among a very select group of the most highly ranked departments in the UK.

Our courses enable history students to develop a detailed knowledge of the history of a particular area, for example Africa, the Near and Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia and the modern Third World.

Applications

Entry requirements guidelines (2000): A Level grades 20-24 points

UCAS application course codes. Load the free UCAS CD-Rom.
Tel. 01242 223707. E-mail. app.req@ucas.ac.uk

UCAS address: Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 3LZ

SOAS web site: http://www.soas.ac.uk/ 

The details: History degree courses and options

History can be taken as a single degree, or alternatively can be combined with other SOAS options. These include:

African Studies

Anthropology

Arabic

Chinese

Politics

Development studies

Economics

Geography

Hindi

History of Art / Archaeology

Japanese

Law

Music

South / South East Asian Studies

Contacts

For further information please contact:

Ian Fielding

Education Liaison Co-ordinator (UK and Europe)

Student Recruitment Office

School of Oriental and African Studies

Thornhaugh Street

Russell Square

London

WC1H 0XG

 

Tel: 020 7898 4030

E-mail: I.fielding@soas.ac.uk

SOAS web site which includes a prospectus: http://www.soas.ac.uk/