SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art

SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art

Application for Admission
Notes on Completion of the Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Please read these notes carefully before completing your application form. For the most up-to-date information visit the Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art webpage.

Terms of Enrolment

Students can only be enrolled on any one SOAS programme at any time.

Closing Date

All applications for the Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art should be submitted as early as possible and no later than three weeks before the start of the programme. Applications received after that date will however be considered.

References

References are not required at this stage, but may be requested during the process of assessing your application.

Submission

As part of your application, you will be asked (where applicable) to upload:
- Your undergraduate degree transcript/certificate(s)
- Evidence of proficiency in English language
- Copy of picture page of your passport
- One passport size photo of yourself
Please name all documents "Surname, First Name_Document Name" prior to uploading.
Section A: Personal Details
Surname (as on passport):*
First Name(s) (as on passport):*
Preferred Name (if applicable):
Sex*
Title*
Preferred Title
Date of Birth:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Nationality:*
Country of Permanent Residence:*
Permanent Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone:*
Email*
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Section B: Programme Selection
Are you applying for a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or Asian Art in the Museum as an independent course?*
Year of Entry*
Period of Entry (October/January/April)*
Section C: Module Selection
Our full list of upcoming modules is as follows:

In-person Modules
- Arts of India | 29 September – 17 December 2025 (annually)
- Arts of China | 19 January – 08 April 2026 (annually)
- Arts of the Islamic World | 04 May – 22 July 2026 (biennially)
- Arts of Southeast Asia | 04 May – 22 July 2026 (biennially)
- Arts of Japan & Korea | May – July 2027 (biennially)
- Arts of the Buddhist World | May – July 2027 (biennially)
Online Modules
- Asia's Art Histories | 29 September – 17 December 2025 (annually)
- Curating Asian Art | 19 January – 08 April 2026 (annually)
- Arts of the Buddhist World | 04 May – 22 July 2026 (biennially)
- Arts of Southeast Asia | May – July 2027 (biennially)
Selecting your modules

If you are applying for a Postgraduate Certificate you will be required to select one module plus preferred supporting course.

If you are applying for a Postgraduate Diploma you will be required to select three modules plus preferred supporting course.

Module selection isn't final and can be amended at a later date.
Module #1*
Module #1: Select Year*
Module #2*
Module #2: Select Year*
Module #3*
Module #3: Select Year*
Supporting Course #1*

Analysing and Exploring the Arts (compulsory)
Supporting Course #2*

Independent Study Project in Asian Art HistoryAsian Art in the Museum
Please state when you would like to complete your selected Supporting Course #2*
Alternative routes:
Please state any alternative preferences to your module or supporting course selection:
Section D: Funding
Please state how you will meet the expenses of your course*

Funded by selfFunded by employerFunded by scholarship
Please state which scholarship*
Section E: Previous Education and Experience
Degree Certificates & Transcripts

We require evidence of your undergraduate degree (ie certificate and/or transcript copies) alongside your application.

Documents must be in English. If it is necessary for documents to be translated, please send a copy of the original document and a certified translation. If you have not completed your degree programme at the time of applying, you should send a transcript of your marks so far.

If your academic study was several years ago and degree certificates or transcripts of degree certificates cannot be obtained, your application can still be considered.
University
Please give details of universities or colleges attended and degrees obtained, dates and final award*
Would you like to add another university/college?*

YesNo
Please give details of universities or colleges attended and degrees obtained, dates and final award*
Would you like to add another university/college?*

YesNo
Please give details of universities or colleges attended and degrees obtained, dates and final award*
Employment
Please give details of relevant employment, with current or most recent first
Would you like to add another record of relevant employment?

YesNo
Please give details of relevant employment, with current or most recent first
Would you like to add another record of relevant employment?

YesNo
Please give details of relevant employment, with current or most recent first
Section F: Further Details
Is this the first time you have applied for a postgraduate programme at SOAS?*

YesNo
Please state the name of the programme you have previously applied for or attended*
Have you been in contact with a SOAS member of staff?*

YesNo
Please state the staff members name*
How did you hear about this programme?*
Section G: English Language
English Language

International applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their proficiency in English language if they are offered a place at SOAS.

It will assist the processing of your application if you can enclose this evidence in your application form. However, consideration of applications will not be held back if evidence is not available at this initial stage.

For complete information on SOAS’ English language requirements, exemptions and accepted forms of evidence, please visit the English Language Requirements page on the SOAS website.
Are you a UK national?*

Yes (you will not be asked for evidence of your English language proficiency)No (you will be required to provide evidence of your English language proficiency)
Was your undergraduate degree taught in English?*

YesNo
Please state how you aim to meet our English language requirements
Do you hold an IELTS certificate?*

YesNo
Please state your overall IELTS score and date*
Section H: Supporting Statement
In approximately 600 words or fewer, please give your reasons for wishing to take the programme, indicating how you see it relating to your current and/or future professional development. Alternatively, please upload your statement as a separate document (PDF or Word, 2 pages max) in Section I: Document Uploads.
Section I: Document Uploads
Please attach your undergraduate degree transcript/certificate(s)

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Please attach evidence of proficiency in English language (if applicable)

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Please attach a copy of picture page of your passport

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Please attach a passport size photo of yourself

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Please attach a copy of your Supporting Statement (optional)

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Section J: Confirmation of Submission
The information you provide on this form will be processed by SOAS University of London for the purpose of deciding whether to admit you to your chosen programme of study. It may also be used for other compatible purposes such as informing you by email, text or post about open evenings or enrolment deadlines, and your contact details may be held on a mailing list for this purpose. You have the right to opt-out of these communications by clicking an unsubscribe link at the footer of the email. Your information will be processed in accordance with the provisions of the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act (2018) and SOAS's Enquirer, applicant and offer-holder privacy notice.

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SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art

Notes on Completion of the Application Form

Terms of Enrolment

Closing Date

References

Submission

Section A: Personal Details

Section B: Programme Selection

Section C: Module Selection

Our full list of upcoming modules is as follows:

In-person Modules

Online Modules

Selecting your modules

Alternative routes:

Section D: Funding

Section E: Previous Education and Experience

Degree Certificates & Transcripts

University

Employment

Section F: Further Details

Section G: English Language

English Language

Section H: Supporting Statement

Section I: Document Uploads

Section J: Confirmation of Submission