1. International students applying for postgraduate study at SOAS University of London generally need a bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.

2. For most master’s programmes, SOAS considers applicants with a degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:2, although some programmes require a 2:1 or higher and may have additional subject specific requirements.

3. Applicants from India are normally expected to hold a second class upper (2:1 or equivalent) bachelor’s degree from a recognised university for master’s admission, while research applicants would normally be expected to have completed a master’s degree.

4. Applicants must submit an online application, academic transcripts and degree certificates, and a supporting/personal statement explaining their academic interests and suitability for the programme.

5. References are generally optional for taught postgraduate applications but may strengthen an application or be requested by the university.

6. International documents that are not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations.

7. Applicants must also demonstrate the required English language proficiency, with the exact score depending on the programme; applicants who have not yet met the requirement may be able to fulfil it through a pre sessional English course.