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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: T4V1

East Asian Studies and History

SOAS University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) East Asian Studies and History 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 combined degree programme blends the study of both East Asian languages and East Asia-related subjects in various disciplines.Through the course of the three years, students take modules in modern East Asian languages at the appropriate level. They can start as complete beginners, or they can start from higher levels. Progression through a total of four levels is offered, whereas for those who exceed the highest level, language-based courses in literature and film, as well as a language-based dissertation, are available. 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 £24,500 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Modern Chinese Language and Culture
Classical East Asian History and Civilisation
Japanese Language and Contemporary Society
Korean History and Regional Dynamics
East Asian Literature in Translation
Historical Research Methods and Archives
Religion and Society in East Asia
Dissertation in East Asian Studies
UCAS Code:T4V1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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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

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

80%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
70%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 average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
68%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
76%
Student voice
60%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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