Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [History] From School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

While studying the BA History at SOAS University of London you will be able to develop your understanding of the fascinating, interlinked histories of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East and their significance in our world today.

Why study History at SOAS?

• our unrivalled focus on the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East will help you cultivate a more critical understanding of the diversity of cultures and societies in the world today, the historical processes that have produced this diversity, and the importance of historical context in understanding past and present

• our academic staff are specialists in the history of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East

• the flexible structure of your programme allows you to use our Open Options modules to take advantage of the global expertise of one of our other departments, including the opportunity to learn a new language

• we are specialists in the delivery of languages. Your command of a language from SOAS will set you apart from graduates of other universities

Skills gained include:

• expertise in historical subject matter, interpretation and methodology from different topical perspectives

• an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the history of Africa, Asia and the Near and Middle East

• competence to manage large quantities of information and the ability to select and organise information

• research methodologies

• Find out more about History Graduate Destinations

Graduates have gone on to work for a range of organisations including:

• Blackstock PR

• Bonhams

• British Council

• Ernst and Young

• HSBC

• International Society for Water Solutions (ISWS)

• Middle East Consultancy Services

• Oxford Policy Management

• Shed Productions Ltd (Independent UK television production company)