University of London, School of Advanced Study

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The School of Advanced Study (SAS) champions the power of the arts, humanities and social sciences to deepen understanding, inspire change and help societies flourish. We are home to specialist institutes and centres that have a rich, interdisciplinary environment for researchers and practitioners to collaborate on questions of society, culture, economy and the environment. With a range of postgraduate programmes to choose from, students analyse these complex problems - considering the significance of factors such as history, culture, language and identity - to help us to make sense of them. Based in Central London, SAS offers a unique opportunity to study alongside leading academics, researchers and practitioners while benefiting from access to renowned research resources and networks.

Why study at the University of London, School of Advanced Study?

SAS provides an unrivalled scholarly community in which to pursue postgraduate study and research. Our research training programme draws on the extensive research and teaching expertise of staff.

You'll benefit from the School’s collaborative research environment, specialist libraries, and opportunities to participate in an extensive programme of events. You can also attend or present at one of our numerous research seminar series.

Our campus is set in London, in the heart of Bloomsbury, among some of the finest libraries, galleries, museums and archives in the world, including SAS’s institute libraries and the British Library.

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About the University of London, School of Advanced Study

The School of Advanced Study  is at the forefront of public engagement in the UK. We have a proven track record of pioneering new models of working with the public and wider society to engage them in the latest developments and discoveries.

We have also demonstrated the need for an inclusive approach to research that involves individuals and communities in projects from their inception to help emphasise the value of humanities to public life.

The School unites eight internationally renowned institutes:

Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
Institute of Classical Studies
Institute of Commonwealth Studies
Institute of English Studies
Institute of Historical Research
Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Institute of Philosophy
The Warburg Institute

Our mission is to be a powerful agent of and for change across disciplines and borders, nurturing research, scholarship and practice that are innovative, inclusive and impactful.

Our vision is of a world where knowledge and understanding, rooted in the humanities and social sciences and enriched by other disciplines, enable people and societies to flourish.

Preparing the next generation of humanities and social sciences researchers and practitioners to be thought leaders through postgraduate teaching, training, and professional development.

We achieve this by:

Creating shared research infrastructure that enables collaboration, creativity and community building, connecting research with practice.
Promoting open discussion, public engagement and scholarship on the critical challenges facing societies worldwide.
Partnering with academic institutions, cultural organisations, governments and civil society to inform policy, strengthen democracy, and support social cohesion.
Inspiring artists, authors, activists and community groups to work with our special collections and archives

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Student life at the University of London, School of Advanced Study

At SAS students have access to a range of digital and physical resources, including libraries and careers services, as well as the rich cultural offerings of London.

We also offer distance learning modes of study for some portions of our taught programmes and have distance learning research degrees, with supervision available on campus or online.

SASiety is a student society run by and for SAS students, organising social events, research seminars, trips, and more — helping you feel at home and connect with peers from all disciplines.

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