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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L905
Global Development
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
3 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Global Development 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. Students explore factors that create and sustain poverty; lived experience of poverty and being poor; global and national policies, programmes and institutions designed to tackle poverty and inequality; factors leading to countries growing richer, healthier and more secure. Students learn how theories at general level apply in specific regional contexts and how similar policies and development interventions have different outcomes based on particular political systems, cultures and societies. 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 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Development Theory and Practice
Poverty and Global Inequality
Political Economy of Development
Development Policy and Institutions
Regional Development Contexts
Development Interventions and Outcomes
Research Methods in Development Studies
Development in Practice: Case Studies
UCAS Code:L905
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 | £23,000 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £30,500 | £34,000 |
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
£26,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 13% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
80%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
75%Academic support
81%Organisation and management
69%Learning resources
73%Student voice
69%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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