Arabic
BA (Hons)
SOAS, University of London
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of Graduates in African and modern Middle Eastern studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of African and modern Middle Eastern studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27500 | £23500 | £30000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30000 | £15500 - £30500 | £21000 - £40000 |
All African and modern Middle Eastern studies courses of SOAS, University of London
Salary of all UK Graduates of African and modern Middle Eastern studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £23357 | £29261 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £30000 | £14976 - £30214 | £20636 - £38920 |
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Course Description
The programme aims to provide a solid grounding in Modern Standard and Classical Arabic, conversational ability in colloquial Arabic, familiarity with the major genres of literary expression, both classical and modern, and a broad knowledge of history, culture and religion in the Arabic world. Language instruction is highly intensive and students spend the third year of their studies at at an Arab university or Language Institute in the Middle East.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Arabic, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Arabic BA (Hons) at SOAS, University of London
| 25% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Health associate professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
A level General Studies is not acceptable. Contextual offer: BBB
60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or Distinction.
555 at HL
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Arabic, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Arabic BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
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About SOAS, University of London
SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) University of London is a research university dedicated to liberal arts subjects, with a particular focus on the continent of Africa, and the nations of Japan, Korea, and China. Their modern campus is located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Applicants can expect to find programmes and courses that take regions from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and combine them with a particular area of academic interest. These might include, History, Economics, Politics, as well as Music and History of Art. This university offers a high degree of specialisation, ensuring that the teaching staff are able to deliver perspectives based on true expertise in their fields.
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Student composition of SOAS, University of London
- undergraduates:
- 3295
- postgraduates:
- 1970
- Total:
- 5265
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