Documents to be attached:
- A letter that explains your motivation for applying to SOAS. It is useful here to outline your skills and experiences that will be relevant to your time at SOAS and how you will perform as a student at the school. You should aim to write about a page but if you wish to write more you are free to do so.
- A resume should cover your formal education and work history. Be sure to include dates and account for any gaps.
- The Research proposal is a vital part of the application and will be studied in detail by the academic selectors. The proposal should be around 1,000-2,000 words (specific Departmental requirements can be found in their own section of the SOAS website) and include an outline of your proposed research topic, the research method, and the source materials you intend to use.
- Academic mark sheets.
- Degree Certificates which include official copies of any awarded degrees you hold. If not in English, the documents must be accompanied by official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator.
- English Language proficiency.
- Academic References of yours which have been in education in the past three years we will require two academic references from your most recent place of study. If you are currently studying for a Masters Degree (or equivalent) then we require two academic references from your Masters tutors/lecturers. If you have been out of education for three years we can consider references from an earlier time or from your current place of work but you should attempt to source referees who can provide relevant recommendations to the research programme you are applying for. References from family members or friends are not acceptable.
