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South East Asian Studies – (M.A.)
School of Oriental and African Studies
Faculty of Languages and Cultures
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| Application Deadline: | June 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,641 - ≈ € 15,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of School of Oriental and African Studies
The MA in South East Asian Studies provides exceptional opportunities for advanced study of one of the world’s most diverse and important regions.
Students on the programme come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some come into the programme having acquired an interest in South East Asia during their undergraduate career or as a result of travelling in the region.
The programme also attracts mature students: some take the MA as a partial preparation for employment in the region; others, having lived in South East Asia for a number of years, seek to place their experience and impressions into a more structured, analytical framework.
Knowledge of a South East Asian language is not a requirement of the course. Language courses, however, are popular options.
Contents
Students take three taught courses, one of which is considered a major, and complete a 10,000 word dissertation related to the major.
The two minor courses can be taken from the same discipline (but different to that of the major) or two different ones. Some disciplines such as politics, economics or social anthropology require an appropriate qualification (such as part of a first degree) if any of their courses are to be taken as the major subject.
Anthropology
- Culture and Society of South East Asia(15PANC088)
Art and Archaeology
- South East Asian Art and Archaeology (15PARC003)
Cinema
- Genders and Sexualities in South East Asian Film (half-unit) (15PSEH011) (not available 2010-11)
- Postcolonialism and Otherness In South East Asia On Screen (half unit term 2)
- Post-crisis Thai Cinema (1997-2007) (half unit term 2)
Economics
- Economic Dynamics of the Asia-Pacific Region [Major only] (15PECC334)
- The Economic Development of South East Asia (15PECC004)
History
- The State and the Art: Photography and Nation-building in Burma (half-unit term 2) (not available 2010-11)
- State and Culture in Mainland South East Asia in the Sixteenth to Ninteenth Centuries (half-unit term 1) (not available 2010-11)
- (half-unit term 1) (15PHIH011)
- (half-unit term 2) (15PHIH012)
- Society and Politics in Late Colonial South East Asia (15PHIC037) (not available 2010-11)
- World War II, Cold War, and the 'War on Terror': The United States and south East Asia, from 1942 to the present (15PHIC059)
Language: [one language option as a Minor only]
- Burmese Language 1(15 590 0910)
- Burmese Language 2 (15 590 0997)
- Indonesian Language 1 (155900448)
- Indonesian 2 (15 590 1022)
- Indonesian 3 (15 590 1023
- Indonesian 4 (15 590 1024)
- Vietnamese Language 1 (15 590 0704)
- Vietnamese Language 2 (15 590 0705)
- Thai Language 1 (PG)
- Thai Language 2 (PG)
Law
- Islamic Law (15PLAC121)
- Migration, Gender and the Law in South East Asia and Beyond (half-unit)
Literature (Appropriate language skills required):
- Traditional Malay Literature (15PSEC008) (not available 2010-11)
- Modern Literature in Malay (15PSEC009) (not available 2010-11)
- Jawi and the Malay Manuscript Tradition (half-unit) (15PSEH006) MINOR ONLY (not available 2010-11)
Literature (no language requirement):
- Pre-modern Historical Texts Of Java, Bali And The Malay World In English Translation (masters) (half unit) (15PSEH007) (MINOR ONLY) (not available 2010-11)
- The Urban/Rural Divide in South East Asian Literature in Translation (half unit term 1)
- War, Revolution, Independence in South East Asian Fiction (half unit) (15PSEH009) (not available 2010-11)
Higher level literature course (minor only)
- Burmese texts and translation (not available 2010-11)
- Modern Burmese fiction (not available 2010-11)
- Issues in Burmese linguistics (not available 2010-11)
- Directed readings in Burmese
- Indonesian Literature up to 1942 (not available 2010-11)
- Modern Indonesian Literature (since 1942) (not available 2010-11)
- Directed readings in Indonesian
- The Thai Novel
- Thai Short Stories
- A Selected Thai Author
- Directed readings in Thai
- Contemporary Vietnamese Prose Fiction
- Modern Vietnamese Poetry
- Directed readings in Vietnamese
Students taking a course in the literature or linguistics of a South East Asian language must demonstrate a suitable command of the language
Music: [Minor only]
- Aspects of South East Asian Music (15PMUC007) (not available 2010-11)
- Popular and fusion music in South East Asia (PG) (15PMUH018)
Politics
- Government and Politics of Modern South East Asia (15PPOC247)
All courses are subject to availability
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Applicants should have a first or good second class honours bachelors degree from a UK university, or equivalent, in a subject appropriate to that of the programme to be followed. As an approximate comparison, an equivalent BA from a US university would have a Grade Point Average of either 3.3 or 3.5 depending on the awarding university. If an applicant does not have a bachelors degree in an appropriate field s/he may be required to complete a qualifying year or a one year diploma before entering the masters programme. Relevant work experience may also be taken into consideration. Individual courses may have specific entry requirements, so you are advised to consult the postgraduate prospectus for further information.
English language requirements
In order to ensure that SOAS students have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively, we require overseas students to submit evidence, during the application process, of their current level of proficiency.
Score for Unconditional Entry
- IELTS: Overall 7+ with at least 7 in all sub scores
- TOEFL: iBT105+ with at least 25 in all sub scores
- Pearson Test of English - Academic: Score of 75 or above with at least 70 in all sub scores
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 105 |
Funding details
Scholarships and BursariesThere are some scholarships and bursaries available for postgraduate students. These are very competitive and early application is advised.
Loans
Another way to fund your studies is through educational loans. Some high street banks offer loans for education. The other option is a career development loan. Before taking out a loan ensure that you understand what the repayments will be and that you will be able to afford them.
Professional and Career Development LoansA Professional and Career Development Loan is a bank loan for UK students designed to help you pay for your course. Repayments start one month after you complete your course. You can borrow between £300 and £8,000. The bank will approve your loan according to your credit rating.
US Federal LoansEligible US students can apply for Stafford Federal Loans, Federal Plus and private loans to cover their tuition and maintenance costs.
The Registry Fees and Scholarship section can also certify student registration for other loans, such as Canadian educational loans.
Please contact:
- Registry Fees Section if you have any queries on educational loans or fees for degree courses.
- Noel Connaughton for fees information for occasional courses, certificates and diplomas.
- CEFIMS for fees information for distance learning courses.
Other Sources of Funding
Useful funding information can also be found at:
- Hotcourses Scholarship Search
- HERO funding information for research students
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