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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: T544

Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) including year abroad

SOAS University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) including year abroad at SOAS University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Over the course of the degree students will be introduced to the cultures and societies of the African, Asian and Middle Eastern regions through the study of literatures, screen cultures and language. Language is crucial to the understanding of culture and therefore all students will be required to choose from a range of languages in their first year of study. We encourage students to further develop their language skills as the degree progresses. 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 £24,000 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Middle Eastern Cultures
Foundational Language Studies
African Literatures and Contexts
South and Southeast Asian Cinema
Intermediate Language Practice and Communication
Regional History and Contemporary Societies
Translation
Cultural Representation and Identity
Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:T544
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

A level General Studies is not accepted for entry. Contextual: BBC

International Baccalaureate

30 points

30 points with minimum 15 points at HL and no HL lower than 3

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£28,000£31,000
3 years£17,000£24,000£30,500
5 years£22,000£29,500£36,000

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 14% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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). 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 average

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About SOAS University of London

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