Tibet Foundation Award
SOAS University of London · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
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Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Africa and Black Diaspora and Economics including a year abroad at SOAS University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This joint BA programme centres Africa, the African Diaspora and Black studies. Through critical engagement, it provides strong intellectual grounding that will enable you to situate and engage with Africa in the global stage by acquiring substantive knowledge of historical and topical issues that are related to the continent. You will also get the opportunity to engage with your own understanding of contemporary themes including migration, colonialism, economic change, climate change and popular culture. International tuition fees are £23,780 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.
| A-Level | ABB General Studies not accepted for entry Contextual offer: BBB |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 32 points with minimum 16 points at HL and no HL lower than 3 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£23,780
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £28,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £24,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £29,500 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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SOAS University of London · Undergraduate
SOAS University of London · Undergraduate
SOAS University of London · Undergraduate
SOAS University of London · Undergraduate
SOAS University of London · Undergraduate

SOAS University of London offers Africa and Black Diaspora and Economics including a year abroad as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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