The MA Postcolonial Studies programme offers a focus on the historical relationships of power, domination and practices of imperialism and colonialism in the modern period (late nineteenth-century to the present) through the study of literature and culture. The core module will introduce a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to the literature, film and media of these areas. A range of literary, filmic and theoretical texts from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Near and Middle East will normally be included in the reading list. These will address representations of colonialism and decolonisation, neo-colonialism, nationalism in postcolonial societies and diasporic experiences, allowing us to explore the heterogeneous meanings, intersections and strategies of analysis that have emerged with reference to postcolonial studies. SOAS is ranked 7th in the UK for African and Middle Eastern Studies (Complete University Guide 2026). SOAS is ranked 7th in the UK for Asian Studies (Complete University Guide 2026). SOAS is ranked 12th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2026). Postcolonial MA programmes offered in London and other UK institutions are located within the field of English Studies or the Social Sciences.