PhD/MPhil Research Degrees/in South Asian Studies

Course Overview SOAS offers a world-renowned PhD program in South Asian Studies, defined by its research excellence and interdisciplinary approach. The program invites applicants to pursue doctoral research on a wide range of topics aligned with the expertise of its faculty, from literature and cinema to cultural history and postcolonial studies. Key Program Highlights Study within a department with an international reputation for world-leading research Receive supervision from research-active staff with diverse, paradigm-shifting expertise Pursue interdisciplinary projects through joint supervision across departments and centres Research a wide range of topics including literature, cinema, and cultural history Join a vibrant academic community with a focus on innovative and impactful scholarship