Creative Arts and Cultural Industries BA

across the School of Arts and other departments at SOAS. The first year gives students an introduction to the arts, music and cultural industries of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. During the second and third years, students continue developing critical theory and research skills.

Optional modules can include a language or other discipline outside the School of Arts, and practice-based modules which offer training in skills such as musical performance, podcasting, sound recording and curating.

Why Study Creative Arts and Cultural Industries at SOAS?

• SOAS is ranked top 30 in the UK for Arts and Humanities (QS World University Rankings 2025)
• SOAS Music ranked best in the UK for research impact and 5th overall in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

Year in Industry

This programme offers a professional placement opportunity designed to improve your employability and put you in a better place for life after university. A professional placement is a great first step to getting necessary work experience and securing the career you want.

During your third year, you will work with a business or organisation and apply the knowledge you've learnt on your course in the workplace. You’ll develop skills like planning, problem-solving, decision making and project management, while getting first-hand experience on how a professional organisation works.