Master of Arts [M.A] [Art and Archaeology of East Asia] From School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

In many parts of East Asia archaeological evidence is key to understanding early societies.ÊThe Art and Archaeology of East AsiaÊprogramme offered byÊSOAS University of LondonÊtherefore relates excavated materials to the history of art.

The Department of the History of Art and Archaeology contains some of the worldÕs leading experts in the art history and archaeology of East Asia, whose ground-breaking research informs and is informed by their teaching. Students benefit from the unparalleled knowledge and enthusiasm of staff. As members of the School of Arts, they profit from the insights of scholars and students working in other related fields, such as East Asian Music, Film and Media. They can also select fromÊmodules in other departments, taking advantage of SOASÕs unrivalled expertise in the languages, history, religions and cultures of East Asia.

Careers

A Masters from the Department of the History of Art and Archaeology provides students with expertise in the History of Art and/or Archaeology of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Our postgraduates progress to work in arts, culture and heritage roles, including in galleries, museums, archives, conservation, publishing and arts administration.Ê

The large portfolio of transferable skills they acquire enables them to forge careers in a range of other fields across the world. Our Masters programmes are also an excellent foundation for MPhil/PhD research.