Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates and application deadlines
Starting September 2027. Apply before Jun 2027.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Overview
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, thematic or comparative), or of any of the performing arts, which falls within our own core expertise, are supervised entirely in the African Languages, Cultures and Literatures Department. However, there is great potential for extending the range of topics by means of joint supervision with colleagues from other departments and…
centres.
- SOAS ranks 1st in London in the Complete University Guide 2021 for Middle Eastern and African Studies, and 6th in UK
- we are specialist in the studies of Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and South East Asia
- gain in-depth understanding of one these key world regions, grounded in the study of one or more languages of the region with this African Languages and Cultures programme offered at SOAS University of London.
- access SOAS’s comprehensive cross-regional expertise and gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of these regions in an increasingly globalised world.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Recent research theses:
- Lizzy Attree, ‘The Literary Response to HIV and AIDS in South Africa and Zimbabwe, 1990-2005’
- Mark Brogden, 'The Culture of Exploration: British Expeditions to Northern Nigeria 1822–1827'
- Zoë Norridge, ‘Perceptions of Pain: Narratives of Hurt and Healing in Contemporary African Literature’
- Betty Sibongile Dlamini, 'Women and Theatre for Development in Swaziland'
Visit programme website
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100 (or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score of 5, CEFR-aligned; equivalent to the 0-120 score)
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
The university normally requires a 2.1 bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) plus a Masters degree in appropriate subject area plus one reference. In exceptional cases the university may accept applicants who do not meet these criteria if they show evidence of a strong Masters degree and/or appropriate level of relevant work experience. International applicants should also see Doctoral School English language requirements.
Visit programme website
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 44,552 AUD / year (≈ 23,390 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,628 AUD / year (≈ 5,055 GBP / year)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships are available for this programme.
