The MA Taiwan Studies programme is the first and only postgraduate degree focussing on contemporary Taiwan in the English-speaking world. It provides an unrivalled programme of advanced interdisciplinary courses on Taiwan's politics, society and culture, cinema, political economy, and international relations. SOAS is the world's leading centre for Taiwan Studies teaching, academic events and publications. Each year the Centre of Taiwan Studies runs a very vibrant series of academic events, film screenings, workshops and conferences that are designed to create a unique environment for the study of Taiwan. SOAS is ranked 7th in the UK for Asian Studies (Complete University Guide 2026). We are ranked top 20 in the UK for Arts and Humanities (QS World University Rankings 2026). We are ranked 12th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2026). SOAS offers the most extensive Taiwan Studies teaching programme of any European or American university. The SOAS Centre of Taiwan Studies is the most active Taiwan Studies programme in the world, holding a rich programme of Taiwan related events. These include the popular Taiwan Summer School, film screening programmes, annual Taiwan Lectures, as well as student dialogue events with cultural and political practitioners. Over the year students will get the chance to meet many of the key figures on their Taiwan class reading lists on our events programme.