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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: T509
World Philosophies and Africa and Black Diaspora including year abroad
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
4 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) World Philosophies and Africa and Black Diaspora 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. Philosophy has been a significant activity in most cultures for several thousand years. It seems to be a natural development of human societies to ask complex questions about the fundamental nature of reality, about what it is to be human, about what constitutes a good life, about the nature of beauty, justice, knowledge and truth, of how to confront and resolve ethical dilemmas. A degree in philosophy from SOAS, with its focus on the philosophical traditions of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, offers you the opportunity to become conversant with the formal epistemological systems... 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 £26,000 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Epistemology and Knowledge Systems
African Political Philosophy
Ethics and Justice in Global Contexts
Philosophy of the African Diaspora
Metaphysics and Being Across Cultures
Colonial Thought and Decolonial Theory
History and Philosophy of Africa
Contemporary African Philosophical Debates
UCAS Code:T509
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 | £25,000 | £30,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £26,000 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £32,500 | £39,000 |
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
£26,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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: CAH20). 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
74%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
66%Learning resources
80%Student voice
70%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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