Online and distance learning

About

Our Online and Distance Learning degrees bring the expertise of SOAS University of London to you, wherever you live or work.

Equal in quality to degrees taught on campus, our qualifications are recognised throughout the world for their high standards. Established over 20 years ago, we have the experience and expertise to deliver specialised programmes designed to meet your professional needs.

By signing up for online and distance learning at SOAS you will be able to: 

  • learn anywhere in the world
  • get dedicated support from specialist tutors
  • study at your own pace

Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate applicants will enrol at masters degree level and exit with your chosen award based on the number of credits successfully completed. 

Key dates

Our Online and Distance Learning programmes have different subject timetables. Please review the relevant Centre/Department of study for more information. 

This table shows key dates for the Centre for Development, Environment and Policy, Centre for Development Studies, Centre for Gender Studies, Centre for Global Media and Communications, and Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy.

2023/24

Study session Session 1 Session 2
Application deadline 11 September 2023 05 March 2024
Enrolment period 18 September - 09 October 2023 25 March - 08 April 2024
Start dates 17 October 2023 16 April 2024

Centre for Financial and Management Studies

Study session Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Application deadline 11 September 2023 4 December 2023 5 March 2024 14 May 2024
Enrolment period 2 October 2023 – 16 October 2023 3 January – 16 January 2024 18 March – 2 April 2024 3 June – 11 June 2024 
Start dates 24 October 2023 23 January 2024 9 April 2024 18 June 2024