Address and Location
Part of the University of London, the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is located in the University' district of Bloomsbury, Central London. A second campus exists in Vernon Square, Islington, a twenty-minute walk from the college's main buildings in the centre.
ÂBackground and History
SOAS received its Royal Charter in 1916 as the School of Oriental Studies, later expanding its remit to include Africa. The college was established to train British diplomats and other administrators for field postings around the British Empire. Events of the twentieth century mean the School's focus has been redirected towards economic and linguistic studies of the two cultures.
Location and Accessibility
By Rail: SOAS is well served by the Tube, with Goodge Street, Russell Square and Euston Square stations all close to the Bloomsbury campus. National and international rail services are accessible at nearby Euston or King's Cross-St. Pancras.
By Road: Driving to the School is not advisable as the main Bloomsbury site is within the capital's congestion charge zone. Parking is also extremely limited.
Accessibility: Most university facilities are wheelchair-accessible and accommodation is provided for students with disabilities.
What's on offer
BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MBA Graduate (Conversion) Diploma, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, MRes, MPhil, PhD
Entry Requirements
The typical offer for entry to an undergraduate program at the school is AAB or 36 points in the IB, with some variation between courses. Check the SOAS website for more information.