Overview

On the MA Religion, Politics and Society at SOAS University of London students will study the complex relationships between religion and politics in the histories and contemporary political contexts (both national and international) of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Employment

In addition to an understanding of global faiths, histories and cultures, graduates from the Department of Religions and Philosophies develop the skills to analyse and communicate ideas in a clear, rational and comprehensive manner. These key proficiencies are valuable in many careers and are transferable to a wide range of sectors and roles. Recent graduates have been hired by:

Asia Society

British Council

Cabinet Office

Chatham House

Edelman

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

HELP USA

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Princeton University

Royal Government of Cambodia

The Happiness Factory

The Inter Faith Network for the UK

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethnographic Research Methods

Migration, Borders and Space: Decolonial Approaches

Queer Politics in Asia, Africa and the Middle East

Gender, Race and History

Community, Religion, and Conflict in South Asian History

The Afghanistan Wars, 1979 to the Present

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Political Science View 324 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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95

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

The University will consider applications with the equivalent of a UK undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above.

In addition to degree classification, we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references. While references are optional, they can help build a stronger application profile if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25320 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12220 GBP / year

≈ 12220 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time (over 2 years)

National: £6,110
International: £12,660

Part-time (over 3 years)

National: £4,075
International: £8,440

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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