African Studies and Intensive Language (African Languages)

Entry requirements

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.

See international entry requirements and English language requirements

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.

• SOAS is ranked 7th in the UK for African and Middle Eastern Studies (Complete University Guide 2026)
• We are ranked 13th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2025)
• We are ranked 2nd in the UK for 'graduate prospects' (Complete University Guide 2026)
• Modern Languages and Linguistics at SOAS has been ranked 10th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
• Modern Languages and Linguistics at SOAS has been ranked 10th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
• 4th for research environment - with 100% of our research ranked as 'internationally excellent' and 85% as 'world-leading' - and 8th for research outputs in the REF 2021

Information for international students

See international entry requirements and English language requirements

Fees and funding

For details of postgraduate fees