BA Economics and Africa and Black Diaspora including a year abroad
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 46%
- Learning resources: 65%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 54%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Economics and Africa and Black Diaspora including a year abroad at SOAS University of London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £19,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Economics and Africa and Black Diaspora including a year abroad at SOAS University of London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Economics and Africa and Black Diaspora including a year abroad at SOAS University of London?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Economics and Africa and Black Diaspora including a year abroad at SOAS University of London?
The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Does BA Economics and Africa and Black Diaspora including a year abroad at SOAS University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Economics and Africa and Black Diaspora including a year abroad at SOAS University of London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.