Course
International Relations
QS Politics & IR
QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: N/A (specialist institution)
SOAS University of London is globally renowned as a specialist institution for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, offering unmatched regional expertise in international relations and area studies.
Key advantages
- World-renowned specialist in Asian, African, and Middle Eastern studies
- Central London location
- Unmatched regional expertise and language programmes
- Diverse, globally-minded student community
- Strong development studies and diplomacy links
- Unique interdisciplinary approach
- Programme & duration
- MSc: 1 year (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- September (main intake)
- English requirement
- IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
- Entry requirements
- 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. Personal statement and references required.
Employability & placement
Strong outcomes into international development, diplomatic services, NGOs, and regional policy analysis roles.
Student experience
Central London campus with a uniquely global, activist-minded student community.
Research strengths
Research in area studies, development studies, and post-colonial international relations.