Tibet Foundation Award
SOAS University of London · Undergraduate
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The BA (Hons) Chinese and Politics at SOAS University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. By studying Politics at SOAS, students will gain detailed knowledge and a thorough understanding of some of the most important power shifts and conflicts of ideas unfolding in the world today. They will also learn to critically engage with and explore the relevance of social science concepts for understanding contemporary geopolitics, regi... 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 £31,000 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 and funding
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £24,500 | £31,000 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £35,500 | £47,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at 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

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