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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: T620
Arabic
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
4 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by SOAS University of London, the BA (Hons) Arabic provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The programme aims to provide a solid grounding in Modern Standard and Classical Arabic, conversational ability in colloquial Arabic, familiarity with the major genres of literary expression, both classical and modern, and a broad knowledge of history, culture and religion in the Arabic world. Language instruction is highly intensive and students spend the third year of their studies at at an Arab university or Language Institute in the Middle East. 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, a 96% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Modern Standard Arabic I
Classical Arabic Language
Colloquial Arabic Dialects
Arabic Literature and Genres
Islamic History and Culture
Contemporary Middle Eastern Society
Arabic Translation Theory and Practice
Year Abroad: Arabic Immersion
UCAS Code:T620
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB A level General Studies is not acceptable. Contextual offer: BBB |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 32 points with minimum 16 points at HL and no HL lower than 3 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| 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
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,780
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£95,120
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — SOAS University of London
| 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
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
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.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
66%
Overall
Teaching on my course
77%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
64%Academic support
76%Organisation and management
46%Learning resources
65%Student voice
56%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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