SOAS, University of London
Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and World Philosophies including year abroad BA (Hons)
SOAS, University of London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and World Philosophies including year abroad BA (Hons) and other courses in others in language and area studies at SOAS, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in others in language and area studies.

Overall student satisfaction
62 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in languages and area studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of others in language and area 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 £24000 £29000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £31000 £18500 - £30000 £22500 - £38000


Salary of all UK Graduates of languages and area studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25463 £23735 £28650
25-75 percentile range £21858 - £30077 £18204 - £30639 £21417 - £38558

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. Our unique World Philosophies combination degree offers students the chance to engage with a diverse range of philosophical traditions from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, as well as political and ethical systems of thought from a truly global perspective.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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 World Philosophies including year abroad BA (Hons) at SOAS, University of London

20% Protective service occupations
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Media Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Protective service occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for others in language and area studies

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and World Philosophies including year abroad, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of SOAS, University of London in top UK and global rankings.

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.

List of 138 Bachelor and Master Courses from SOAS, University of London - Course Catalogue

Student composition of SOAS, University of London

undergraduates:
3295
postgraduates:
1970
Total:
5265
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Modern Middle Eastern Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

Where is this programme taught

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