East Asian Studies and Music BA (Hons)
SOAS, University of London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of East Asian Studies and Music BA (Hons) and other courses in Asian Studies at SOAS, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Asian Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Asian Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Asian 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 | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £25000 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £31000 | £21000 - £30000 | £24000 - £37500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Asian Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21692 | £18656 | £22545 |
25-75 percentile range | £18106 - £25348 | £13669 - £23342 | £17000 - £28611 |
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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 BA Music (combined degree) programme is a unique opportunity to study the musical traditions of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and their global diasporas. Students are taught the basic principles of ethnomusicology and survey a variety of Asian and African musics. In years 2 and 3 they are encouraged to focus on the music of specific regions and to consider cross-regional themes. Performance is a central component of the degree. Students have the opportunity to develop expertise in a great variety of musical performance traditions.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of East Asian Studies and Music BA (Hons) at SOAS, University of London
25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Asian Studies
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
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, 2025
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)
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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
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Total number of students enrolled at SOAS, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 3295
- postgraduates:
- 1970
- Total:
- 5265
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Music”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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