Overview

The Postcolonial Studies and Intensive Language programme offered at SOAS University of London offers a focus on the historical relationships of power, domination and practices of imperialism and colonialism in the modern period (late nineteenth-century to the present) through the study of literature and culture.

Key facts

A range of literary, filmic and theoretical texts from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Near and Middle East will normally be included in the reading list. These will address representations of colonialism and decolonisation, neo-colonialism, nationalism in postcolonial societies and diasporic experiences, allowing us to explore the heterogeneous meanings, intersections and strategies of analysis that have emerged with reference to postcolonial studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Literature: A New Era

Gender and Development

Aid and Development

Migration and Policy

Political Economy of Development and Change in the Middle East

Economic development in the Asia Pacific region

Race, Segregation, and Apartheid in Twentieth

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Key information

Duration

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

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

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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

We will consider applications with the equivalent of a UK undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above.

In addition to degree classification, we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references. While references are optional, they can help build a stronger application profile if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25320 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12220 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time (over 2 years)

National: £6,355
International: £13,165

Part-time (over 3 years)

National: £4,235
International: £8,780

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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