 Welcome to the Department of Politics and International Studies at SOAS University of London. Here at SOAS, our MSc Politics and International Relations program allows you to take a general approach to the study of domestic and international politics around the world, or specialize in a particular field. International Politics and Security, Politics in Asia, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, or Central Asia, as well as Africa and the Middle East. We also focus on comparative political theory, or the politics of conflict, rights, and justice. Together with our students, we study how politics works beyond Western lenses. We explore political patterns in the rich and complex worlds of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. We also study issues cutting across these regions, and how they connect with other parts of the world. As a SOAS student, you'll pick from a range of modules that you won't find elsewhere, covering our regional specialisms and tailored to address key global issues. You'll join a diverse group of scholars, as well as a politically aware, famously proactive, and globally influential student body. Our graduates leave SOAS not only with an understanding of the most important political, economic, and cultural issues of our time, but also with the portfolio of skills that employers seek. Our degrees and pathways are relevant for anyone working in, or intending to work in, government and diplomacy, international organizations, and NGOs. Think tanks, advocacy groups, journalism, global business, or the academy. Study at SOAS to gain the tools needed to understand the world around you. We'll encourage you to make a difference and become a catalyst for change.