MSc Politics of Asia (Southeast Asia)

SOAS has the largest network of South Asian Studies scholars in the UK and Europe: it is a global leader in the field. Together with the SOAS South Asia Institute, the South Asia pathway provides an in-depth exploration of a pivotal world region from four interdisciplinary perspectives: political economy, political sociology, political thought, and international relations.

How have nationalist ideas, patterns of rural and urban development, debates about religion, caste, and gender, and the dynamics of nuclear rivalry and security shaped and reshaped South Asia How might an understanding of politics within South Asia inform an understanding of politics around the world The South Asia pathway leverages in-depth expertise on India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives to unpack key issues in the study of politics across South Asia. Highlighting an enduring demand for professionals with deep regional knowledge and expertise, the pathway is designed for students seeking careers in government, the NGO sector, international organisations, global business, media, think tanks, and the academy.

We will consider all applications with an undergraduate degree at high 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.

IELTS Academic - 6.5, minimum 6.0 in all subscores
TOEFL IBT - 95 with 23 in writing, 20 in other subscores