 Welcome to the School of History, Religions and Philosophies. Here at SOAS we specialize in teaching and researching the histories, religions and philosophies of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Our undergraduate programs, BA Global Liberal Arts, BA History and BA World Philosophies, make sense of the world in a decolonial and interdisciplinary manner that challenges global north-centric models. We have regional, global and transnational expertise in the department, rooted in a deep knowledge of non-western languages that provides rich training in developing analytical skills, rigorous research and effective communication. SOAS also allows you to combine your studies with our unique language offering. We teach over 20 languages including Arabic, Swahili, Japanese, Hindi, Indonesian and many more. Join SOAS and be part of a diverse community dedicated to learning about the world beyond western constructions of knowledge. We prepare you with specialized historical knowledge, cultural awareness, critical thinking and research skills that are well respected by employers across different sectors. Our graduates have gone on to work with renowned organizations such as Amnesty International, the Natural History Museum, major news outlets such as Al Jazeera and the BBC and many more. Those wanting to continue in academia have been accepted into competitive PhD programs, most recently at Cambridge, Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania. Study at SOAS and join an institution that sets out to challenge the status quo and equip you with the knowledge and critical skills to tackle global challenges.