Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Social Anthropology
BA (Hons)
SOAS, University of London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Social Anthropology BA (Hons) and other courses in at SOAS, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Anthropology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 | £21500 | £21000 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £28000 | £14500 - £29000 | £15500 - £37500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Anthropology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24029 | £23547 | £27812 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20543 - £27790 | £18137 - £29961 | £21186 - £36922 |
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Course Description
This interdisciplinary programme introduces students to the cultures and societies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East through their languages, literatures and screen culture. Students will choose to specialise in one particular region through their languages and module choices, with an optional Year Abroad at one of our partner universities. Ranked 13th in the world, and 5th in the UK for Anthropology (QS World University Rankings 2020) our department offers a unique approach to Social Anthropology grounded in real-world research, allowing for a greater understanding in cultural differences, political dynamics, social conflict, and human creativity.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Social Anthropology, 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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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 Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Social Anthropology BA (Hons) at SOAS, University of London
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Other Educational Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Anthropology
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Qualification requirements
A level General Studies not accepted for entry. 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 higher.
555 at HL
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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.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #9
- #11
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #5
- #12
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #16
- #195
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- Anthropology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
See all 22 university rankings of SOAS, University of London
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.
Student composition of SOAS, University of London
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 2960
- postgraduates:
- 1905
- Total:
- 4865
Where is this programme taught
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English Literature/Anthropology BA (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 84% | 0% | 8% | £9250 | £14600 | 120 | Oxford | On campus Full-time |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020
