Overview

SOAS has been a leading institution for the study of the Middle East for decades, and the Department of Politics and International Studies is world-renowned for its scholars’ combination of regional and disciplinary expertise focused on this dynamic and influential region. The Middle East pathway is distinguished by the critical perspective of its scholars and tutors, balancing historical and theoretical rigour with coverage of up-to-the-minute regional and global developments.

Students choose from modules covering the politics of resistance, religion, and solidarity, alongside urban politics, infrastructure, migration, human security, and technology (e.g. AI). The Politics and International Relations (Middle East) programme from SOAS University of London trains students in several disciplinary approaches — political sociology, political economy, and international relations — whilst encouraging them to think and write across these disciplinary boundaries.

Employment

SOAS Politics and International Relations students leave SOAS not only with a knowledge and understanding of the complex political and cultural issues of our time, but also with a portfolio of widely transferable skills which employers seek in many professional and management careers.

Recent graduates have been hired by:

BBC World Service

Bloomberg

British Red Cross

British Council

Center for International Peace Operations

Channel 4

Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Concepts and Global Crises

The Politics of Global Security

Political Theory, Race and Empire

Political Thought on the Just Rebellion

State Violence: Theories of the Leviathan and Beyond

Violence, Justice and the Politics of Memory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 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

International Relations Political Science View 326 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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95

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in a relevant subject.

In addition to degree classification in a relevant subject we take into account other elements of the application such as the supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you have non-traditional qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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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: £6,110
International: £12,660

Part-time (over 3 years)

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

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

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