BA History in Camden United Kingdom | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Spanning from the Crusades to modern Middle Eastern affairs, the Mughal dynasty to Gandhi's legacy, and the history of slavery in Muslim communities across West Africa, SOAS History provides students with a distinctive global perspective. This program deepens your knowledge of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East through their rich historical narratives.
The curriculum establishes core historical methodologies while emphasizing global rather than Eurocentric viewpoints. It fosters an appreciation for regional histories of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East on their own merits, connecting them to broader world history and evaluating their contemporary relevance through a decolonized lens. Students hone essential skills such as source evaluation, data synthesis, interdisciplinary analysis, and persuasive argumentation. These competencies enable critical engagement with global cultural diversity, its historical roots, and one's place within it. The program equips learners to collect information, analyze it through multiple theoretical lenses, formulate evidence-based arguments, and effectively communicate their perspectives across various forums.