BA Music and Korean
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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 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- 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: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 48%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 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 Music and Korean at SOAS University of London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Asian studies.
What do graduates of BA Music and Korean 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 Music and Korean 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 Music and Korean at SOAS University of London?
The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Does BA Music and Korean 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 Music and Korean at SOAS University of London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.