Tibet Foundation Award
SOAS University of London · Undergraduate
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The BA (Hons) Chinese and History at SOAS University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The two-subject history degree provides a high standard of training in history as an academic discipline and develops in students an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the history of Africa and Asia and combines it with the study of another discipline or language. The BA Chinese combined honours degree gives a broad understanding of Chinese culture through the study of its language, history and literature from earliest times up to the present, in combination with a solid grounding in another language or discipline. 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 £26,500 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.
| A-Level | ABB A level 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 and funding
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £26,500 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £32,500 | £39,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH20-01). 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 (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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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

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