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1 Year On Campus Masters Program
SOAS University of LondonSOAS offers the MSc Politics and International Relations (Africa) with an Africa pathway that places African politics at the center of global debates, exploring ideology, power, state-building, social protest, gender, and diplomacy. The degree is designed to train students in research skills to ESRC guidelines and to prepare them for diverse careers in government, diplomacy, international organisations, NGOs, think tanks, media, policy analysis, global business, or academia, with opportunities to join international study tours and to access SOAS’s renowned library resources.
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Learning outcomes — The programme trains students in research skills to ESRC guidelines, enabling rigorous analysis and preparation for PhD studies with ESRC funding eligibility.
Professional alignment — Aligned with ESRC research training guidelines and ESRC funding eligibility.
Reputation — SOAS is ranked 6th in the UK and 28th worldwide for Politics (QS World University Rankings 2025), 3rd globally for Academic Reputation (QS 2025), and 7th in the UK for African and Middle Eastern Studies (Complete University Guide 2025).
Students gain practical skills through taught modules, seminars, and the submission of a substantial 10,000-word dissertation, complemented by hands-on study tours and research projects. They learn to analyze real-world political issues, present arguments clearly, and develop transferable skills valued by employers. The programme also leverages SOAS Library resources to support research and connects students with practitioners through international study tours. Transition to practical opportunities:
Graduates emerge with strong research skills and a professional toolkit suitable for roles across government and diplomacy, international organisations, NGOs, think tanks, media, policy analysis, risk analysis, and academia.
- University services to help employment: SOAS Careers Service supports students with career planning, applications, and employer connections.
- Industry connections: recent graduates have been hired by BBC World Service, Bloomberg, British Red Cross, British Council, Center for International Peace Operations, Channel 4, CARA (Council for At-Risk Academics), Eversheds LLP, Financial Times, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Global Policy Institute, Go East Consulting, Grassroot Diplomat, Palestine Red Crescent Association, Save the Children, UNICEF Ethiopia, United Nations.
- Graduation outcomes: the programme offers ESRC funding eligibility for students who plan to study for the MSc followed by a PhD in the department.
- Long-term accreditation value:
- Further Academic Progression: Further Academic Progression: Students may continue to PhD studies in the department, with eligibility for ESRC funding to support study after the MSc degree.
2:2 or international equivalent in a relevant subjectSupporting statement considered along with degree classificationReferences optionalNon-traditional qualifications consideredResearcherOnline JournalistPolicy MakerPublic RelationsPolicy Analyst
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