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A majority of our Anthropology and Sociology PhD graduates atSOAS University of London have embarked on an academic career, taking up lectureships in universities in the UK as well as abroad, or pursuing further their interests through post-doctoral fellowships and other research-based posts. Anthropology and Sociology PhD graduates from SOAS University of London have gone....

The Centre for Global Media and Communication at SOAS University of London students working on an exceptionally wide range of topics, both theoretical and empirical, concerned with different aspects of communication and practices in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The Media Studies programmeat SOAS University of London is suited to researchers who wish to....

The SOAS University of London History Department is one of the world’s major centres offering supervision for research degrees in African and Asian history. It attracts students and scholarly visitors from all parts of the world. The History Department atSOAS University of Londonprovides opportunities for well-qualified applicants to join large groups of students and staff....

The Law Research Degree (PhD) programme run by the School of Law at SOAS University of London accepts candidates wishing to undertake a significant and original research project leading to a PhD in Law. Studying for a PhD in Law offered at SOAS University of London involves research on a chosen legal topic, normally over....

As a PhD student atReligion PhD programme from SOAS University of Londonyou will be welcomed by our research community of doctoral researchers from across the globe and play a vital role in developing our vibrant and intellectual culture. The Religions and Philosophies Department at SOAS University of London offers a vibrant, stimulating, and interdisciplinary research....

The specific focus of thisGlobal Studies programme from SOAS University of Londonis twofold: thematically, the programme addresses the analysis of contemporary globalisation processes and of the political, economic, social and cultural relationships and structures that define and shape these processes. Rather than, for example, the study of inter-state or inter-nation relations and agreements that is....

The Applied Development Economics programme from SOAS University of Londonwill coordinate a programme of work in heterodox (feminist) economics or political economy. This j Applied Development Economics programme from SOAS University of London focuses on the way in which mutually reinforcing tendencies of climate breakdown, financialisation, and post-pandemic economic and social pressures affect multiple dimensions....

The Translation Studies programme from SOAS University of Londonis a research training programme which combines foundational and advanced training in the core areas of translation studies, research methods and research work leading to a thesis. The Department is strongly research-oriented, and through a combination of courses, advanced seminars and individual supervision, aims to provide the....

The South East Asian Studies programme from SOAS University of Londonoffers the widest coverage in Europe of research and teaching related to the languages and cultures of the principal countries of South East Asia. Its primary commitment is to the four languages Burmese, Indonesian/Malay, Thai and Vietnamese, and their literatures, cinemas and associated cultures. REF....

The South Asian Studies programme from SOAS University of Londonhas an international reputation for excellence in the field of South Asian studies earned by the world leading research undertaken. The South Asian Studies programme from SOAS University of London welcomes applications for the degrees of PhD on any topic related to the research interests and....

The Politics and International Studies programme from SOAS University of London willtrain students to design, research and write a successful doctoral thesis. Those who have completed the doctorate will be familiar with the conceptual and methodological aspects of political research and qualified as experts in their field. Employment In the last REF cycle (2014-2020), about....

The Philosophy programme from SOAS University of Londonoffers a vibrant, stimulating, and interdisciplinary research environment. The Philosophy programme from SOAS University of London members of staff cover a wide range of philosophical traditions across the Global North and the Global South, prioritising decolonial and comparative discourse. We are very successful in acquiring research funding as....

The Near and Middle Eastern Studies programme from SOAS University of Londonprovides training in research methods and the study of theNear andMiddle East, aninterdisciplinary subject area, with research undertaken in the School of Languages, Cultures and linguistics at SOAS. All students register in year 1 of the programme as MPhil students. The upgrade from MPhil....

The Music programme from SOAS University of London will help youpursue research on a wide range of subjects, mainly but not exclusively focused on the music of Asia and Africa. Staff have regional interests in the music of East and Central Asia (Harris), India and Pakistan (Williams), the Islamic Middle East (Saeid Kordmafi) and Jewish....

The Linguistics programme from SOAS University of Londonis a research training programme which combines foundational and advanced courses in the core areas of linguistics, training on research methods and research work leading to a dissertation. The Department is strongly research-oriented, and through a combination of courses, advanced seminars and individual supervision, aims to provide the....

The Japanese and Korean Studies programme from SOAS University of London is based on literary, documentary, and archive material available at SOAS and also gathered during fieldwork in Japan and Korea. The Japanese and Korean Studies programme from SOAS University of Londo,Japan and Korea Department is able to supervise MPhil and PhD degrees by research....

Study this International Development programme from SOAS University of Londonto realise your potential to define and solve pressing global forces and transform the world with your research impact. As a PhD researcher at International Development programme from SOAS University of London you’ll join our renowned globally diverse research community with access to research and teaching....

Undertaking thisHistory of Art and Archaeology programme from SOAS University of Londonis an intense and personally rewarding experience. A full-time doctoral student at this History of Art and Archaeology programme from SOAS University of London has three years to complete a full draft of their thesis and then a further one year for writing up....

The Gender Studies programme from SOAS University of Londonis a unique programme combining cutting edge theorizing in Gender Studies with the special areas expertise related to Africa, Asia and the Middle East which has been a trademark of SOAS. The Centre for Gender Studies welcomes applications fromresearch studentsforGender Studies programme from SOAS University of London....

Graduate students in theFinance and Management programme from SOAS University of Londonstudy towards the University of London PhD. To be considered for the Finance and Management programme from SOAS University of London in finance or management students must already have completed a good Masters degree in a relevant discipline and been awarded high grades. They....

The Film Studies programme from SOAS University of Londoninvites applications for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in filmand screen studies with particular reference to Africa, Asia and the Near and Middle East. The Centre’s geographical focus on film/screen industries and movements beyond the dominant Western ‘global’ Hollywood and European economies of production, distribution and exhibition, makes....

Students whose qualifications indicate that they are able to pursue independent research may be accepted to read for theEconomics programme from SOAS University of London. Normally a high level Masters degree in Economics or equivalent is a prerequisite. In general, such an MSc as precondition of entry is sufficient to satisfy admission conditions without need....

Study thisDevelopment Studies programme from SOAS University of Londonto realise your potential to tackle global injustice and transform the world with your research impact. As a PhD researcher, you’ll join arenowned globally diverse research communitywith access to research and teaching opportunities, as well as a substantial series of seminars presented by leading development professionals and....

The Chinese and Inner Asian Studiesprogramme offered at SOAS University of Londonis able to supervise MPhil and PhD degrees by research and thesis in a wide range of cultural and linguistic subjects. On the Chinese and Inner Asian Studies programme offered at SOAS University of London arrangements can be made for joint supervision with teachers....

On theAfrican Languages and Cultures programme offered at SOAS University of London supervision is provided for research leading to MPhil and PhD degrees within the broad general area of African studies. Research topics such as the study of a language (from a descriptive, comparative, philological or textual point of view), or of literature (whether author-based,....

TheCreative Arts and Cultural Industries programme offered at SOAS University of Londonprovides advanced training and research experience at a doctoral level in the broad areas at the intersection of the Arts and cultural production and the cultural economy. The Creative Arts and Cultural Industries programme offered at SOAS University of London will be particularly focused....

The Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies programme offered at SOAS University of Londonwelcomes applications from students wishing to undertake research in the disciplines of Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies and Postcolonial Studies. The Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies programme offered at SOAS University of Londonwill have the unique opportunity to work on an exceptionally wide range....

TheDevelopment Economics programme offered at SOAS University of Londonis a research degree offered by the Department of Economics, and is also part of the PhD pathway, ‘International Development’, within the Bloomsbury Doctoral Training Partnership. On the Development Economics programme offered at SOAS University of London there are Research Student Tutors with overall responsibility for research....