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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: T41A
East Asian Studies
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
3 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) East Asian Studies at SOAS University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BA East Asian Studies combines the study of both East Asian languages and East Asia-related subjects in various disciplines. Compared to the existing single-subject BA Chinese, BA Korean and BA Japanese degrees, there is a greater emphasis on gaining a broader understanding of East Asia as a region, across a wide range of disciplines. In addition to the disciplinary modules, you will be able to study a Chinese, Japanese or Korean language module each year too. 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 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
East Asian History and Civilisation
Contemporary East Asian Politics
Chinese Language and Communication
East Asian Philosophy and Thought
Japanese Language and Communication
Korean Language and Communication
East Asian Literature in Translation
Regional Economies and Development in East Asia
UCAS Code:T41A
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB A level General Studies is not accepted for this course. Contextual: 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 (3 years)£71,340
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 | £26,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £24,500 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £29,000 | £37,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — 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
£24,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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: CAH19-04-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
77%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
60%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
71%Learning resources
72%Student voice
78%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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