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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LQ61
Linguistics and Social Anthropology
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
3 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Linguistics and Social Anthropology 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 3-year full-time structure. Linguistics can be taken as a combined subject degree or a single-subject degree. SOAS is unique in the UK for being able to offer a range of subject combinations that include the opportunity to study the languages, literature, and cultures of Africa, Asia and the Near and Middle East. 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, a 96% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Linguistic Theory
Language
Culture and Society
Phonetics and Phonology
Grammatical Analysis and Syntax
Social Anthropology: Core Concepts
Ethnography and Fieldwork Methods
Language Variation and Change
Applied Linguistics in Global Contexts
UCAS Code:LQ61
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 | £26,000 | £28,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £24,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £29,000 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — 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
£24,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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: CAH19). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
65%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
98%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
70%Learning resources
82%Student voice
77%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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