UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V101

History and World Philosophies

Name: History and World Philosophies
Price: 23780 GBP
Availability: InStock

SOAS University of London

London, England

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3 yearsDuration

£23,780Per Year (Intl)

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) History and World Philosophies at SOAS University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our unique World Philosophies degree offers you the chance to engage with a diverse range of philosophical traditions from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. This course will expand your knowledge and develop your critical understanding of philosophy in the context of a wider range of societies and historical eras than a traditional philosophy degree. You will investigate the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge; traditions of argumentation; as well as political and ethical systems of thought from a truly global perspective. 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 £26,500 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ancient Eastern Philosophical Traditions

African and Diaspora Philosophy

Islamic and Middle Eastern Philosophy

Epistemology and Knowledge Systems

Political Philosophy and Governance

Ethics Across Cultures

European Philosophical Thought and Context

Historical Methods and Critical Analysis

UCAS Code:V101

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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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 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 Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£24,000	£30,000	£30,000
3 years	£20,000	£26,500	£31,000
5 years	£25,000	£32,500	£39,000

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▲ 20% above UK average salary

This course

£32,500

UK average

£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH20-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working

15%Studying

5%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

55%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 average

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

80%

Overall

Teaching on my course

89%

Learning opportunities

88%

Assessment and feedback

75%

Academic support

89%

Organisation and management

69%

Learning resources

79%

Student voice

70%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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