Description

The School of Oriental and African Studies is situated in the heart of London only five minutes from the British Museum and close to the theatre district. All of the major cultural, political and commercial centres of the capital city are within easy reach. A part of the University of London, SOAS is Europe's leading centre for the study of Asia and Africa, and the college has an international faculty and student population.

Accommodation for SOAS students is among the best in London and is located within walking distance of the school.

SOAS offers over 460 undergraduate courses in disciplines ranging from anthropology and geography to religious studies and political science. In addition, the remarkable foreign language department offers courses from ancient Babylonian to modern Mandarin Chinese. The diverse, international atmosphere of SOAS makes it a premiere institution for political science, international relations, international studies, and cultural studies majors.

Highlights

Students applying to IFSA-Butler's programs in the U.K. will have the opportunity to live and study in some of the most renowned and respected institutions in the world. A serious and dedicated academic environment awaits those who wish to experience these challenging and rewarding programs.

The long history of university education in the United Kingdom dates back to the foundation of Oxford and Cambridge Universities in the mid 13th century. Students who attend university in the U.K. have the opportunity to mix with international students from every country on earth who came to the U.K. to experience the same scholastic prestige.

The academic year in the United Kingdom runs along roughly the same guidelines as the American academic year. It begins in late September and ends in mid-June. Teaching terms usually consist of three ten-week periods separated by two four-week breaks, but increasing numbers of universities have switched over to the semester system.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Tuition, housing, pre-departure advising and information, some fees, subsidized excursions, overseas orientation, and a fully-staffed IFSA-Butler office in London.

Experience Required

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