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In this masterclass, SOAS academic staff from politics, economics and philosophies will provide students with a stimulating and accessible introduction to the topic of racial capitalism.

The aim of the session is to provide students with a rich vocabulary for making sense of capitalism as an ideology whose logic involved the (re)production of racism in not only the division of labour itself but across all economic and social domains. Students, in this way, will gain both a concrete sense of how Politics, Economics, and Philosophies at SOAS gel, and broader insights into SOAS' unique and refreshing critical intellectual ethos, one which is committed to social and economic justice.

Masterclasses take place on campus, are subject-based, and the programme lasts for 3 hours. This consists of a topic-based lecture and interactive academy, led by a SOAS academic, together with a campus tour and a workshop on higher education led by Student Ambassadors.

Application

To apply, please complete the online application form by 9:00am on Monday 10 March 2025.

We will not be able to offer you a place until we have received confirmation from your school/college and parent/guardian that they give permission for you to participate. We will be in touch with them to request this once your application has been submitted.

This free SOAS event if a widening participation activity designed to give students a first-class experience of university-level study.

Students who meet at least one of the following criteria will be prioritised when allocating places:

• First generation in family to attend university in the UK
• Currently or previously eligible for Free School Meals
• Experience of local authority care
• From an area of low progression to higher education (as measured by TUNDRA data)

If you have any questions about this event, please email jf71@soas.ac.uk.