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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LL92
Global Development and Politics
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
3 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Global Development and Politics at SOAS University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This stimulating 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 the causes of and responses to poverty, marginalisation and vulnerability in developing countries and the process of dramatic social, economic and political change. By studying Politics at SOAS, students will gain detailed knowledge and a thorough understanding of some of the most important power shifts and conflicts of ideas unfolding in the world today. 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 £31,000 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Global Development Theory and Practice
International Political Economy
Politics of Asia and the Global South
Poverty
Inequality and Social Change
Geopolitics and Regional Conflicts
Development Policy and Governance
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Dissertation or Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:LL92
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| 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 |
🗣️ 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 | £26,000 | £30,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £24,500 | £31,000 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £35,500 | £47,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 27% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£28,000
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: CAH15). 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
77%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
74%Academic support
77%Organisation and management
71%Learning resources
76%Student voice
68%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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