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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L102

Economics (BA)

SOAS University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Economics (BA) 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 3-year full-time structure. The Department of Economics is one of the country's leading departments specialising in political economy and heterodox approaches to economics as well as in the economics of development. Research and teaching is pursued on a variety of topics and is unique in its depth and range of regional and specialised coverage including topics from contemporary banking and finance the economics of the environment, gender economics, global economic theory, as well as the economic development of a variety of regions from Japan to the Middle East. BA Economics at SOAS University of London will provide yo... 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

Microeconomic Theory and Analysis
Macroeconomic Principles and Policy
Quantitative Methods for Economics
Political Economy and Economic Systems
Development Economics
Environmental Economics and Sustainability
Gender Economics and Social Policy
Global Finance and Banking Systems
UCAS Code:L102
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

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£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

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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
76%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
68%
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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About SOAS University of London

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