BA International Relations and Music
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 80 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 29%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Finance Professionals: 8%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 69%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 67%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 32%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 80%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Foundation course: 10%
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 International Relations and Music at SOAS University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £47,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA International Relations and Music at SOAS University of London do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations and Music at SOAS University of London?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA International Relations and Music at SOAS University of London?
The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA International Relations and Music at SOAS University of London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.