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History BA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 17,750

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

    The School of Oriental and African Studies was founded in 1916 as the School of Oriental Studies. It took its current name in 1938 and moved to its new campus in 1941. Its iconic library was built in 1973. The university continues to expand slowly, maintaining itself as one of the premier centres for Asian […]

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    Course Summary

    A BA in History from SOAS gives you an understanding of the discipline as a whole, but also the ability to specialise in the complex interwoven history of the Near East, Middle East, Africa and Asia. The modules in this program are taught by specialist scholars of these regions, and you’ll have the ability to select elective and optional modules which fit your own interests and preferred career path.

    You’ll explore topics as diverse as modern Japan, China’s multi-thousand year history as a world power, the rise of Muslim communities in West Africa, the role of the international slave and indentured servitude trade, India from the time of the Mughal Emperors to the present day and the long, troubled history of the Middle East and South East Asia. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to learn one or more of that languages of your area of study, deepening your connection dramatically.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    There are few required modules other than in year one. Most of the program is composed of optional or elective modules, allowing you to construct your own specialty.

    Year 1

    The first year of the program includes a module called Approaching History, as well as one called The History of the World. In addition, you’ll select 2 modules form the Regional Introduction lists and up to 30 credits worth of Open Option modules.

    Year 2

    Year two of SOAS’ History BA program has only a single set module – Historical Research: Approaches, Methods, Design. You’ll also select one Thematic Module, two Regional Modules and 30 credits worth of Open Option modules.

    Year 3

    In your final year you’ll select one ‘Long Essay’ module or an H5 ISP module, as well as one from the ‘H3’ list and 2 more Regional Modules. Again, you’ll also select 30 credits of modules form the Open Option list.

    Learning & Teaching

    SOAS’s History BA program is primarily delivered via lecture and tutorial classes. The tutorials are highly interactive and increasingly student-led in at higher levels. In the second and third years, large lecture classes become less common and smaller seminar style classes take their place. Assessment is initially through short coursework assignments and examinations. At higher levels your own written work is weighted much more heavily, and you will undertake a 10,000 word dissertation in your final year.

    Career Possiblities

    A BA in History gives you a range of highly transferrable skills, and quite a few different career paths are open to you. Recent graduates have become Trainee Accountants, Production Editors, PR or Policy Managers, TV Researchers, Finance Researchers, Copywriters, Conference Producers and Business Development Managers at organisations like Blackstock PR, Shed Productions Ltd, Bonhams, the ISWS, the British Council, HSBC and Ernst & Young. Others enter higher level degree programs.

    Entry Credit

    Applicants must typically have achieved 3 A Levels at ABB or higher, an International Baccalaureate at 35 (6/6/5), or the international equivalent. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on the IELTS or a similar test.

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