Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and World Philosophies including year abroad BA (Hons)
SOAS, University of London
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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.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £24000 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £31000 | £18500 - £30000 | £22500 - £38000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of languages and area studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25463 | £23735 | £28650 |
25-75 percentile range | £21858 - £30077 | £18204 - £30639 | £21417 - £38558 |
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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. 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.
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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 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
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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, 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
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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 “Modern Middle Eastern Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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