London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Near and Middle Eastern Studies in Camden United Kingdom | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
|
Camden United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,490
(c. USD30,118.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The MPhil/PhD program in Near and Middle Eastern Studies offers specialized training in research methodologies and interdisciplinary studies focused on the Near and Middle East, conducted within SOAS's School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics.
All candidates initially enroll as MPhil students in their first year. Full-time students can upgrade to PhD status after their first academic year, while part-time students do so following their second year. Each MPhil/PhD candidate is assigned a three-member supervisory team, consisting of a primary supervisor (60% commitment), a second supervisor (25%), and a third supervisor (15%). During the first year, students typically have bi-weekly one-hour meetings with their primary supervisor, who must belong to the student's home department. The secondary supervisors, offering supplementary guidance, may come from the same department or other departments/centers within the Faculty of Languages and Cultures or other SOAS faculties. For certain research projects, joint supervision with two primary supervisors may be arranged, in which case the supervisory committee consists of only one additional member.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
We normally require a 2.1 bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) plus a Masters degree in appropriate subject area plus one reference. In exceptional cases we 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.
The School's minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to. In some cases prior knowledge of a language may be necessary or advisable.
Full academic transcripts of your College/University studies to date (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English)
An academic transcript is a record of your study undertaken detailing the courses or modules you studied each year, the mark you received for these and the credit value and level of each module.
Copies of official transcripts for all qualifications awarded at a degree level or higher must be uploaded to your online application. These transcripts must detail all marks received throughout the duration of your studies.
Copies of your degree certificates (diplomas) (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English).
IELTS Academic - 7.0 with 6.5 in each subscore (7.0 in Writing)
TOEFL IBT - 105 with 23 in each subscore (25 in Writing)
The School's minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to. In some cases prior knowledge of a language may be necessary or advisable.
Full academic transcripts of your College/University studies to date (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English)
An academic transcript is a record of your study undertaken detailing the courses or modules you studied each year, the mark you received for these and the credit value and level of each module.
Copies of official transcripts for all qualifications awarded at a degree level or higher must be uploaded to your online application. These transcripts must detail all marks received throughout the duration of your studies.
Copies of your degree certificates (diplomas) (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English).
IELTS Academic - 7.0 with 6.5 in each subscore (7.0 in Writing)
TOEFL IBT - 105 with 23 in each subscore (25 in Writing)
Tuition
GBP
22,490