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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L202
Politics
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
3 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by SOAS University of London, the BA (Hons) Politics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. By studying Politics at SOAS, students will gain detailed knowledge and a thorough understanding of some of the most important power shifts and conflicts of ideas unfolding in the world today. They will also learn to critically engage with and explore the relevance of social science concepts for understanding contemporary geopolitics, regional politics of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, as well as the ability to undertake analyses and comparisons of political developments in specific countries. 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 79% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Political Theory and Ideologies
Comparative Politics and Governance
Geopolitics and International Relations
Politics of Asia
Politics of Africa and the Middle East
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Contemporary Political Analysis
Dissertation or Major Project
UCAS Code:L202
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB 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 | £30,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £24,500 | £31,000 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £35,500 | £47,500 |
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▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 27% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£28,000
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: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
64%Working
5%Studying
12%Work & Study
9%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
68%
Overall
Teaching on my course
79%Learning opportunities
72%Assessment and feedback
62%Academic support
77%Organisation and management
54%Learning resources
67%Student voice
62%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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