Tibet Foundation Award
SOAS University of London · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Global Development and Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) at SOAS University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Students will have the opportunity to explore particular regional interests through their language study, their selected optional modules and in their course work throughout the degree, culminating in the final year Study Project where, guided by lecturers, they will draw on skills gained over the course of the degree to produce their own original research. This exciting programme examines key topics in international development, while analysing the roles and impact of a wide variety of regional and international actors. By the time you graduate, you will have cultivated a deep knowledge of... 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 £24,000 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | ABB A level 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 shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £28,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £24,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £29,500 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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National Student Survey via 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

SOAS University of London offers Global Development and Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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