Global Development and Music BA (Hons)
SOAS, University of London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Global Development and Music BA (Hons) and other courses in Development Studies at SOAS, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Development Studies.
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Salary
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Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Development 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 | £27000 | £21000 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £28000 | £14500 - £29000 | £15500 - £37500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21695 | £18447 | £22248 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18155 - £25259 | £13566 - £22946 | £16841 - £28099 |
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Course Description
The two-subject degree allows more scope for studying language or other non-musical aspects of particular cultures.
This stimulating programme examines key topics in international development, while analysing the roles and impact of a wide variety of regional and international actors. By the time you graduate, you will have cultivated a deep knowledge of the causes of and responses to poverty, marginalisation and vulnerability in developing countries and the process of dramatic social, economic and political change.
Graduates possess not only musical and cultural expertise, but also a portfolio of widely transferable skills sought by employers in professional and creative industries. The programme leads into careers and vocational pathways including arts management, festival administration and curating, music journalism, teaching, performing and composing, album production, and management and consultancy within the music industry in Europe, Asia and Africa.
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 Global Development and Music BA (Hons) at SOAS, University of London
| 40% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Development Studies
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Costs
Tuition Fees Global Development and Music 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:
August 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”: 60 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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