Overview

We lead you on a journey of object-based study through lectures and contributions from a wide range of leading scholars, curators, and art market professionals. We have a formal association with the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, which allows us to offer exceptional access to the collections and curatorial expertise of both institutions.

The SOAS-Alphawood - Asian Art programme from SOAS University of London will appeal to all those with a serious interest in Asian art, regardless of your personal, professional or academic background. It is also a proven pathway to further postgraduate study in Asian art and careers in museums, the commercial art world and academia.

Key Facts

You can take any number or combination of modules and you can begin the programme in September, January or May.

Our in-person modules require full-time attendance in London and feature on-site visits to museum galleries and reserve collections.

Our online modules are accessible from anywhere in the world and also allow you to study alongside other commitments. They feature bespoke contributions from museum curators bringing the artworks of museum galleries and reserve collections to you virtually.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acquire a contextualised understanding of diverse artistic traditions, and visual and material cultures from multiple regions across Asia

Develop skills and confidence in object-led visual and material analysis

Reflect critically on the contexts in which you encounter objects studied on this course

Engage critically with current and past scholarship in relevant fields

Develop rigorous academic skills for postgraduate study, research, writing and argumentation, moving toward autonomous, independent study

Relate your newly developed skills and knowledge to global opportunities for vocational and voluntary contributions to the arts

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-11 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-17 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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95

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Fine Arts Asian studies View 66 other Masters in Asian studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates are expected to hold a good undergraduate degree in any subject or equivalent experience. Prior knowledge of Asian art history or archaeology is not a requirement, though candidates are expected to have an interest in the area.
All international applicants must be able to show that their English is of a high enough standard to successfully engage with and complete the course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18280 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

18280 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Online tuition fees: £10,125 / (£11,095)

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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