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BA World Philosophies and Social Anthropology

SOAS University of London 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
BA Bachelor English

Course Overview

Course Overview This BA in World Philosophies offers a unique and decolonizing approach to the study of philosophy, moving beyond the Western canon to explore diverse global traditions. Students engage with fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, and ethics by examining the rich philosophical thought from across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The program provides rigorous training in comparative analysis, fostering a deeper understanding of the world's intellectual heritage. Key Program Highlights Decolonizing curriculum that challenges traditional Western-centric philosophy Rigorous study of metaphysical and epistemological systems from a global perspective Exploration of ethical and political thought from diverse societies and cultures Develops critical skills in comparative analysis and complex argumentation One of the only undergraduate degrees of its kind offered worldwide

Available Intakes

September 2026
CampusBloomsbury Campus
CityLondon
ModeFullTime
Duration36 Months
FeeGBP 22,870