London,
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Type
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in South Asian 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. USD30,050.46)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
SOAS is globally recognized for its outstanding contributions to South Asian studies, backed by cutting-edge research. The South Asia Section within the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics invites applications for PhD programs covering any subject aligned with the research expertise of its faculty members. Applicants are encouraged to review faculty research specializations and tailor their proposals accordingly. Current research areas encompass, but are not restricted to: Indian cinema and media studies, diaspora research, postcolonial literature, Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Sanskrit literary studies, classical Hinduism, gender studies, translation theory, contemporary Muslim representations, and the political landscapes of Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan.
All candidates initially enroll as MPhil students in their first year. The transition from MPhil to PhD status occurs after the first academic year for full-time students (or after two years for part-time students). Each MPhil/PhD candidate receives guidance from a three-member supervisory team, consisting of a primary supervisor (60% time commitment), secondary supervisor (25%), and tertiary supervisor (15%). During the first year, students should schedule biweekly one-hour meetings with their primary supervisor.
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