PostgraduateMA

South Asian Studies and Intensive Language

Name: South Asian Studies and Intensive Language
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SOAS University of London

Camden, England

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2 yearsDuration

£25,320Per Year (Intl)

£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by SOAS University of London, the MA South Asian Studies and Intensive Language provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Camden, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. The two-year programme (or part-time, 4-year) is directed at students with a professional and academic interest in South Asia. It provides students with exceptional opportunities for advanced study of one of the world’s most diverse and important regions, with an opportunity for an intensive training in a South Asian language (Hindi, Urdu and Sanskrit) as well as studying a range of modules across the disciplines. Knowledge of a South Asian language is not a pre-requisite for admission to this programme which is designed primarily for ab initio language study. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

South Asian History and Cultures

Hindi Language and Literature

Urdu Language and Literature

Political Economy of South Asia

Sanskrit Language Fundamentals

Contemporary South Asian Societies

Intensive Summer Language Immersion

Postgraduate Research Methods in Area Studies

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,320

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£50,640

Home Student Fee

£12,965

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Per year for full-time students. 2-year programme

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — SOAS University of London

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£26,000	£28,000	£31,000
3 years	£18,500	£24,000	£30,500
5 years	£22,000	£29,000	£36,000

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working

5%Work & Study

15%Seeking Work

70%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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