Asian Studies Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies with Year Abroad (4 years) BA (Hons) University College London 77% 3% 4% £9250 £23300 178 London On campus Full-time
East Asian Studies BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 59% 5% 9% - - 143 London On campus Full-time
East Asian Studies and Politics BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 81% 5% 4% - - 148 London On campus Full-time
East Asian Studies and History BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 59% 5% 9% - - 150 London On campus Full-time
East Asian Studies and Music BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 59% 5% 9% - - 143 London On campus Full-time
East Asian Studies and Social Anthropology BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 85% 5% 5% - - 140 London On campus Full-time
East Asian Studies and International Relations BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 81% 5% 4% - - 148 London On campus Full-time
East Asian Studies and World Philosophies BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 59% 5% 9% - - 148 London On campus Full-time
East Asian Studies and Linguistics BA SOAS, University of London 59% 5% 15% - - 143 London On campus Full-time
East Asian Studies and Economics BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 68% 0% 4% - - 138 London On campus Full-time
East Asian Studies and Law BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 66% 5% 3% - - 143 London On campus Full-time
East Asian Studies and History of Art BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 66% 5% 3% - - 143 London On campus Full-time
East Asian Studies and Global Development BA (Hons) SOAS, University of London 66% 5% 3% - - 143 London On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Asian Studies

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Asian Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Asian Studies

  • Translation and Interpretation
  • Social Developments
  • Economic and Trade Relations
  • Political Developments

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Asian Studies

  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Cultural awareness
  • Gather, assess and interpret information
  • Lead and participate in discussions and groups
  • Organise your workload to meet deadlines
  • Develop opinions and propose ideas
  • Read pages of text and pick out the essential points

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Asian Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs of graduates of Asian Studies (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Asian Studies at SOAS, University of London

20% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Administrative occupations
10% Sales occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations
5% Finance Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Entry Requirements / Admissions


Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Asian Studies, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

East Asian Studies and Social Anthropology - BA (Hons) at SOAS, University of London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 85 out of 100 among 35 respondents.