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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VT32
Japanese and History of Art
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
4 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by SOAS University of London, the BA (Hons) Japanese and History of Art provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BA Japanese and… programme provides you with the highest level of competence in all aspects of the written and spoken language, as well as an introduction to both classical and modern Japanese culture in combination with another subject. From the study of contemporary Japanese society, film and popular culture to pre-modern literature and history, the BA Japanese is suitable for both absolute beginners as well as those with some prior knowledge of the Japanese language. If you already have prior knowledge of Japanese, you must sit a placement test in welcome week which will determine yo... 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, and a 96% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Japanese Language Fundamentals
Classical Japanese Literature and Culture
Contemporary Japanese Society and Film
History of Asian Art and Architecture
Visual Analysis and Art Historical Methods
Modern Japanese Language and Communication
Material Culture of East Asia
Independent Research Project in Japanese Studies
UCAS Code:VT32
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 | £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: £26,000 — 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
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£26,000
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
65%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
97%Learning opportunities
97%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
78%Learning resources
86%Student voice
89%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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