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Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) including year abroad BA Hons
Over the course of the degree students will be introduced to the cultures and societies of the African, Asian and Middle Eastern regions through the study of literatures, screen cultures and language.
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Points of entry for Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) including year abroad BA Hons
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Entry requirements for Languages and Others in Language and Area Studies at School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) including year abroad BA Hons at School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
A level General Studies not accepted for entry.
Contextual offer: BBB
UCAS points for current students on Languages and Others in Language and Area Studies at School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
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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
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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
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