MA ... and Intensive Language (Swahili) SOAS University of London

Mode of Attendance: Full-time or part-time

This two-year programme will provide students with the opportunity to combine Masters’ level training with an intensive study of an African language (Swahili) in order to acquire the skills necessary for future professional or research careers. The programme will enable students to engage with the subject of their Masters’ programme in Africa through an African language, to engage with sources and data in an African language and to conduct research and professional work in Africa.

This programme is also aimed at professionals wishing to pursue careers directly related to Africa, including government departments (of both the UK and other countries), and in firms requiring particular skills and knowledge related to trading, investment and promotional interests outside Europe.

May be combined with:

Africa

• MA African Studies

Anthropology

• MA Anthropological Research Methods
• MA Anthropology of Food
• MA Anthropology of Media
• MA Anthropology of Travel and Tourism
• MA Medical Anthropology
• MA Migration and Diaspora Studies
• MA Social Anthropology
• MA Social Anthropology of Development

History

• MA Historical Research Methods
• MA History

Linguistics

• MA Linguistics

Religions and Philosophies

• MA Religions of Asia and Africa

Structure

Students must take 315 credits in total, comprised of 255 taught credits (45 of which are taught abroad as part of a Summer School) and a 60-credit dissertation in the selected discipline as outlined below.

In their first year, students on the two-year Intensive Language programmes take 60 credits of intensive language instruction and 60 credits in the discipline. During the summer, they participate in a Summer School abroad. In the second year, they take another 30 language credits as well as 60 credits in the discipline; they also complete their dissertation in the discipline.

Two Years Beginner

Year 1 (two years full time)

Language Component

• Swahili 1 A (PG)
• Swahili 1 B (PG)

Plus

• Intercultural Communication and Interaction
• Intercultural communication research in action

Discipline Component

• Students take 60 credits in the selected discipline.

Summer Abroad

• Intermediate Swahili Summer Abroad

Year 2 (two years full time)

Language Component

• Swahili 3 (PG)

Discipline Component

• Students take 60 credits in the selected discipline.

Dissertation

• Students complete a 60-credit dissertation in the selected discipline.

Two Years Intermediate

Year 1 (two years full time)

Language Component

• Intermediate Swahili 2A (PG)

Plus

• Intercultural Communication and Interaction
• Intercultural communication research in action

Discipline Component

• Students take 60 credits in the selected discipline.

Summer Abroad

• Upper-Intermediate Swahili Summer Abroad

Year 2 (two years full time)

Language Component

Or

• Practical Translation Swahili into English

Plus

• Translation Theory

Discipline Component

• Students take 60 credits in the selected discipline.

Dissertation

• Students complete a 60-credit dissertation in the selected discipline.

Important notice

The information on the programme page reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session.