Study MA African Studies and Intensive Language at SOAS University of London in the UK, School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MA African Studies and Intensive Language from SOAS provides students with competency in language skills and intercultural awareness and understanding. Familiarity with the region will have been developed through a combination of the study of language, history, cinema, politics, economics or law. Students on this postgraduate degree programme will develop their ability to engage with and explore relationships between indigenous African aesthetics and contemporary literary theories.

Which department am I in?

School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£25,320.00 (US$ 32,699) per year

Accommodation Fee- Wood Green Hall Single room £170-£155 Per week

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

SOAS, University of London

10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,

Camden,

Greater London,

WC1H 0XG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£25,320.00 (US$ 32,699) per year

MSc: £12,000 PGDip: £8,000 PGCert: £4,000

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

SOAS, University of London

10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,

Camden,

Greater London,

WC1H 0XG, Southern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. 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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.