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BA Law and Global Development

SOAS University of London

Institution
SOAS University of London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Law and Global Development
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
K1_LAWxDEV_STDS
Median salary
£36,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 107 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 77%
  • Learning opportunities: 75%
  • Assessment and feedback: 54%
  • Academic support: 61%
  • Organisation and management: 54%
  • Learning resources: 78%
  • Student voice: 55%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 240 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 91%
  • Left higher education: 9%

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%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 45%
  • Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 40%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 9%
  • London: 75%
  • South East: 10%
  • South West: 1%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 225 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 91%
  • Baccalaureate: 3%
  • Access course: 1%
  • A degree: 3%
  • Other HE qualification: 2%

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 Law and Global Development at SOAS University of London earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £46,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Development studies.

What do graduates of BA Law and Global Development at SOAS University of London do next?

80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Law and Global Development 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 Law and Global Development at SOAS University of London?

The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Law and Global Development at SOAS University of London?

91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.