Overview
The MA Migration and Diaspora Studies and Intensive Language at SOAS University of London prepares you to proceed to advanced postgraduate research or to work as practitioners in fields related to Migration, Refugees and Humanitarian relief.
This two-year intensive language pathway is directed at students who want to engage with a country in a professional as well as academic way, as the intensive language courses will enable them to reach a near proficient knowledge of the language.
Career
A Masters in Migration and Diaspora Studies helps you to understand the world, other peoples’ ways of life and how society is organised.
Postgraduate students leave SOAS with a portfolio of widely transferable skills which employers seek, including analytical and critical skills; ability to gather, assess and interpret data; high level of cultural awareness; and problem-solving. A postgraduate degree is a valuable experience that provides students with a body of work and a diverse range of skills that they can use to market themselves with when they graduate.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- African and Asian Diasporas in the Contemporary World
- Dissertation in Anthropology and Sociology
- African and Asian Cultures in Britain
- Culture and Society of China
- Culture and Society of East Africa
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Languages View 458 other Masters in Languages in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should have a first or good second class honours bachelors degree from a UK university, or international equivalent, in a subject appropriate to that of the programme to be followed.
- If an applicant does not have a bachelors degree in an appropriate field s/he may be required to complete a qualifying year or a one year diploma before entering the masters programme.
- Relevant work experience may also be taken into consideration. Individual courses may have specific entry requirements, so you are advised to consult the postgraduate prospectus for further information.
Tuition Fee
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International
24350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24350 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
12220 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12220 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.