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History of Art and Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) including year abroad BA Hons
This interdisciplinary programme introduces students to the cultures and societies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East through their languages, literatures and screen culture, providing an understanding
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Languages at School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
East Asian Studies and History, BA Hons FullTime
Only a handful of the modules were accessible. One had contradictory guidelines for an assignment and when asked for guidance the lecturer couldn’t be bothered to reply then left feedback scolding me for not asking if I was unsure. Half of them don’t put the slides up afterwards to allow for more in depth note taking and there was really only two modules in which I felt the course was good quality and that I felt supported in my studies. read more
Korean and Music, BA Hons FullTime
I love my degree but most of it is self study, and there are a lot of readings that are not mentioned in class. So you have to balance a lot at one time. read more
Japanese and Linguistics, BA Hons FullTime
It's enjoyable and I was able to go on a year abroad. read more
Japanese, BA Hons FullTime
Not feeling great. No advice offered, support seems to take forever. Feeling hopeless and I’m only a month into my degree. read more
International Relations and Arabic, BA Hons FullTime
An amazing course, taught very well read more
Chinese and History, BA Hons FullTime
The content covered for what you are paying does not seem worth the cost. read more
Japanese, BA Hons FullTime
My review relates to the Japanese Studies MA, which is not listed. There are some passionate and truly brilliant specialists in the East Asia department at SOAS, but the giant hole in the finances shows in absolutely every part of the (extortionately priced) postgraduate experience. It's shameful. read more
Korean and Music, BA Hons FullTime
Great teachers, they’re really invested in their jobs read more
Japanese, BA Hons FullTime
My course is MA Japanese Studies but I can’t choose it in your system. More courses about Japanese modern or pop culture, and links between Japanese culture and globalisation can be provided. Not many job prospects regarding Japanese studies are provided, which needs improvement. Strikes happened a lot so sometimes the teaching quality is below my expectation. However, this is more about the policy, not the teachers. Also, markings should be done faster. read more
Japanese and Linguistics, BA Hons FullTime
Japanese has been great. Super fast paced and a bit scary but I’ve really enjoyed it so far despite these difficulties. The teachers are really useful and supportive too. Linguistics has support when needed but can be more unsupportive at times, depending on the module. read more
East Asian Studies and International Relations, BA Hons FullTime
It is a really balanced course, which I strongly recommend to anyone interested in International Relations and the East Asian region. What I especially liked was the wide range of resources and the quality of teaching. If I had to point to one negative aspect of it, it would be the quite narrow narrative that is being taught. The 'SOAS Ideology' as I would refer to it, is present in the teachings of almost every module making it difficult to present alternative views on the issues we are covering. read more
Japanese, BA Hons FullTime
I'm in the Masters program, so I have no idea what the honors program is like. This website doesn't have an MA Japanese Studies option -- irrelevant post read more
Japanese, BA Hons FullTime
Great teachers, amazing year abroad. read more
Most relevant Student Reviews for Others in Language and Area Studies at School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia), BA Hons FullTime
Persian teachers are best in the country read more
Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia), BA Hons FullTime
Overall classes themselves are great, but admin can be annoying to deal with read more
Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia), BA Hons FullTime
Good education but the tuition fees are vey expensive for foreigners read more
16 aggregated reviews by students studying at School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).