The BA in Global Liberal Arts at SOAS is a broad interdisciplinary and rigorous degree for highly-motivated students like you who wish to explore subjects drawing on philosophy, history, politics, literature and the arts.

Join our stimulating programme at SOAS where we unearth the historical legacies in which global current crises are rooted and the dynamics of shifting social and geopolitical forces.

You will be encouraged to embrace intellectual curiosity and agility, the ability to think critically and expansively, make connections across disciplinary boundaries, nurture new perspectives and transcend barriers.

Gain a sophisticated understanding of the world as a whole plus benefit from the unique SOAS experience — expert knowledge of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Consequently you will be in a fortunate position to make a contribution to creative solutions and effective social change.

With specialised historical knowledge, an understanding of cultural sensibilities and skills in research and analysis, graduates from the Department of History are well respected by employers across private and public sectors.

Recent graduates from the Department of History have been hired by:

• Al Jazeera
• Amnesty International
• Bank of England
• BBC
• Blackstock PR
• Bonhams
• British Council
• British Library
• Dataminr
• Ernst and Young
• Goldman Sachs
• Google
• HSBC
• International Committee of the Red Cross
• KPMG
• Middle East Consultancy Services
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Cyprus
• Natural History Museum
• Publicis Media
• UNESCO
• United Nations Development Programme