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BA Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Politics

SOAS University of London

Institution
SOAS University of London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Politics
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
K1_LANGCULTxPOLITICS
Median salary
£29,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 92%
  • Learning opportunities: 91%
  • Assessment and feedback: 92%
  • Academic support: 90%
  • Organisation and management: 67%
  • Learning resources: 87%
  • Student voice: 71%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 75%
  • Left higher education: 25%

What graduates do next

Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 65%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

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: 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 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 95%
  • Baccalaureate: 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 Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Politics 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 £4,500 less than the UK median for Politics.

What do graduates of BA Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Politics at SOAS University of London do next?

85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Politics at SOAS University of London?

92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Politics at SOAS University of London?

The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Politics at SOAS University of London?

75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.