BA Japanese and History
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 17%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 78%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 Japanese and History at SOAS University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £39,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Asian studies.
What do graduates of BA Japanese and History at SOAS University of London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Japanese and History at SOAS University of London?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Japanese and History at SOAS University of London?
The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Does BA Japanese and History 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 Japanese and History at SOAS University of London?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.