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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LL91
Global Development and Economics
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
3 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by SOAS University of London, the BA (Hons) Global Development and Economics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This programme provides a thorough grounding in economic theory and analysis as well as good knowledge of econometrics and quantitative techniques, alongside the opportunity to pursue interests and to develop expertise in the economics of developing countries as well as the economics of particular regions. The BA programme in Development Studies is a combined honours degree, allowing students to blend a critical awareness of international development. 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 a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Economic Theory and Principles
Quantitative Methods for Economics
Development Economics
Econometrics and Statistical Analysis
Global Economic Systems
Regional Development Studies
International Development Policy
Research Methods and Dissertation
UCAS Code:LL91
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB A level General Studies is not acceptable. Contextual Offer: 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 and funding
📊 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 | £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
75%Working
5%Work & Study
10%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
71%Academic support
75%Organisation and management
69%Learning resources
81%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About SOAS University of London
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