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
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.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 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 for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Modern Middle Eastern Studies.
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Salary
Salary of 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
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and World Philosophies including year abroad 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 | £24000 | £23000 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £29000 | £18500 - £30000 | £21500 - £35500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Modern Middle Eastern Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23662 | £22544 | £26994 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19543 - £28476 | £17054 - £29155 | £20062 - £35859 |
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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
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
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% Skilled jobs
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% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
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 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
Applicants should preferably have studied Philosophy at A-Level.
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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)
- year 2
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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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