Application cycle opens in November and closes on June 15 for entry in September. The application deadline for Doctoral School MPhil/PhD programmes is June 15, 2026. Scholarship/ESRC studentship deadlines may differ.

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Academic LOR

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Bachelor Degree

Minimum GPA

Applicants must normally hold a good Master's degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject. SOAS normally expects a 2:1 bachelor's degree plus a Master's with Merit in a Social Science and at least one reference. No specific GPA/GRE/GMAT scores are mandated. In exceptional cases, relevant work experience and a strong Master's may compensate for not meeting standard criteria.

Specific international tuition fees and the application fee amount for PhD programmes were not found in the provided content; the SOAS research fees page is referenced for current fee schedules.

PhD in Research

Overview

Class Profile

Eligibility Criteria

Application Requirements

Fees and Funding

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Fall	Jun 15, 2026