East Asian Studies and Law BA (Hons)
SOAS, University of London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The BA East Asian Studies combined degree programme blends the study of both East Asian languages and East Asia-related subjects in various disciplines. Compared to the existing single-subject BA East Asian Studies degree, there is less emphasis on language learning. There is no year abroad included.
Through the course of the three years, students take modules in modern East Asian languages at the appropriate level. They can start as complete beginners, or they can start from higher levels. Progression through a total of four levels is offered, whereas for those who exceed the highest level, language-based courses in literature and film, as well as a language-based dissertation, are available. The programme also offers courses in regional languages.
The SOAS Law Combined Honours Degree is a 3 or 4-year full time degree, which aims to produce highly skilled, civic minded and critically engaged graduates, who can effectively contribute to their communities and societies through the knowledge and skills gained on this course.
In an increasingly interconnected world, law is no longer the preserve of single jurisdictions as legal issues are no respecters of national borders. A SOAS Law degree addresses this need by providing our students with an educational experience that equips you with a distinctive set of skills far beyond what is offered by most traditional Law Schools.
The nature of the Combined Honours degree enables you to develop a specialist niche for yourself by studying a second subject.
The BA Law Combined Honours Degree is aimed primarily at those not wishing to become practicing lawyers, but provides students with a wide range of analytical and transferable skills and is suitable for any profession in which a non-specialised degree is required.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of East Asian Studies and Law BA (Hons) at SOAS, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Law.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of East Asian Studies and Law BA (Hons) at SOAS, University of London
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of East Asian Studies and Law BA (Hons) 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 | £22500 | £26500 | £34500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £26500 | £17500 - £43500 | £26500 - £59500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Law
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22253 | £21176 | £26258 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18586 - £27768 | £16753 - £28015 | £19597 - £35867 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of East Asian Studies and Law, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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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% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of East Asian Studies and Law BA (Hons) at SOAS, University of London
| 25% | Legal professionals |
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Other Educational Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Design occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
A level General Studies in accepted for entry to this programme. Contextual offer: AAB
60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Students will be required to take the LNAT.
Grades 666 at Higher Level
Students offering level 3 BTEC qualifications either on their own or in combination will be required to take the LNAT.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join East Asian Studies and Law, BA (Hons).
Costs
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)
University Rankings
Positions of SOAS, University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of SOAS, University of London in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #26
- #36
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The Guardian UK University League Tables by Subject
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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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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
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- 13 June, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022