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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LT16
Arabic and Economics
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
4 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Arabic and Economics 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 programme provides a thorough grounding in economic theory and analysis as well as good knowledge of econometrics and quantitative techniques, alongside the opportunity to pursue interests and to develop expertise in the economics of developing countries as well as the economics of particular regions. Combined-honours degrees in Arabic are intended to give students a solid grounding in Modern Standard and classical Arabic, as well as conversational ability in Egyptian colloquial Arabic. 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 £35,000 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Arabic Language Fundamentals
Microeconomic Theory and Analysis
Modern Standard Arabic Communication
Macroeconomic Principles and Policy
Quantitative Methods and Econometrics
Egyptian Colloquial Arabic Studies
Economics of Developing Regions
Classical Arabic Literature and Linguistics
UCAS Code:LT16
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB A level General Studies is 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 |
🗣️ 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 shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 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 | £28,000 | £33,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £31,000 | £35,000 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £35,500 | £45,000 | £62,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 41% above UK average salary
This course
£45,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 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: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
67%Working
2%Studying
11%Work & Study
11%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
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
71%Academic support
75%Organisation and management
69%Learning resources
81%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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