Overview

The MA History and Intensive Language from SOAS University of London offers an unrivalled breadth of courses on these regions’ respective as well as interconnected histories. In addition to offering regional and global/transnational expertise, the SOAS MA History and Intensive Language programme also provides a rich training in the theory and methodology in history-writing and historical research.

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With specialised historical knowledge, an understanding of cultural sensibilities and skills in research and analysis, graduates from the Department of History are well respected by employers across private and public sectors. Recent graduates have been hired by:

Al Jazeera

Amnesty International

Bank of England

BBC

Blackstock PR

Bonhams

British Council

British Library

Dataminr

Ernst and Young

Goldman Sachs

Google

HSBC

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intensive Chinesse

Debating Pasts, Crafting Histories

Reconfiguring Global History

Gender and Empire in Early Modern China

Gender, Race and History

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History View 300 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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95

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

The University will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in a social science or humanities subject. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25320 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12220 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time (over 2 years)

National: £6,110
International: £12,660

Part-time (over 3 years)

National: £4,075
International: £8,440

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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