Representation at SOAS
Students elect Department Reps in every department to represent their views, raise concerns, and work with departments and the Students' Union to improve the student experience.
Elections for Department Reps take place each autumn. There are representative positions for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate taught (PGT), and postgraduate research (PGR) students in each department. Only students within a department can stand for and vote in its elections.
Alongside elected reps, departments hold open Town Halls, giving all students the opportunity to share ideas, discuss issues, and propose changes directly.
College Reps support representation across their college and sit on College Learning and Teaching Committees. They help address issues that affect multiple departments or cannot be resolved at department level.
Interested? Want to know more?
If you are interested you can join an email list for information in the run up to the next rep elections. This email list will only be used in the run up to the elections, and will be deleted after the elections are complete.
Give your details here: Interested in becoming a student representative? – Fill out form
Rep Elections
Foundation Year
Reps for the foundation year will be elected in class - ask your convenor for details.
UG and PGT (masters)
Reps will be elected through the SU website (here) - nominations will open by the 18th September.
PGR (research, MPhil/PhD)
Research Reps are elected in the same way as UG and PGT reps. They will be invited to attend the RSA meetings, where most issues are discussed and there is good networking opportunities. The RSA works directly with the Doctoral School for research students.