MA Buddhist Studies with Intensive Language at SOAS University of London

Programme overview

The MA Buddhist Studies with Intensive Language is an interdisciplinary programme that engages with Buddhism as a field of inquiry from a historical, philosophical, anthropological and material culture perspectives. It caters to students who wish to broaden either their knowledge of Buddhism as a whole or their knowledge of specific Buddhist traditions, as well as to students intending to embark on further research or fieldwork among Buddhist communities.

Faculty: School of History, Religions and Philosophies | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time (with intensive language year) | Intake: September | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

In addition to an understanding of global faiths, histories and cultures, graduates from the Department of Religions and Philosophies develop the skills to analyse and communicate ideas in a clear, rational and comprehensive manner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as your supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications. Applicants from Ghana: Bachelor degree accepted as equivalent to a UK 2:2: 2:2 (Second Class Lower Division) or GPA 3.25/5.0 or 60%.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,965 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 25,320 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.soas.ac.uk/how-apply-postgraduate-study

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