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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: T210
Japanese
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
4 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Japanese at SOAS University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The single-subject degree in Japanese aims to provide students with the highest level of competence in all aspects of the written and spoken language, and with an introduction to Japanese culture, both classical and modern. Pre-modern and modern literature, theoretical and applied linguistics, history and religion are taught within the Japanese Section, and other Japan-related courses may be taken as ‘floaters’ in various departments of the School. 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 84% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Japanese Language Foundations
Classical Japanese Literature
Modern Japanese Literature
Japanese Linguistics and Grammar
Contemporary Japanese Society and Culture
Pre-Modern Japanese History and Religion
Advanced Japanese Communication Skills
Japanese Translation and Interpretation
UCAS Code:T210
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 (4 years)£95,120
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 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £24,500 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £29,000 | £37,000 |
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
£24,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£27,000
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: CAH19-04-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%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
67%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
65%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
53%Learning resources
67%Student voice
35%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About SOAS University of London
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