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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: Y002
Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities with Foundation Year
SOAS University of LondonLondon, England
0 yearsDuration
£23,780Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA/BSc (H) Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities with Foundation Year at SOAS University of London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. This Foundation Year prepares students for entry onto an undergraduate programme at SOAS. During the Foundation Year, students take modules on academic practice, working with numbers, digital skills and technology, topical global issues and cultural fluency. They also receive an introduction to different academic disciplines taught at SOAS in the departments of: Anthropology; Arts; Development Studies; History, Religions & Philosophies; Languages, Cultures & Linguistics; East Asian Languages & Cultures; and Politics & International Studies. International tuition fees are £23,780 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 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
Academic Skills and Essay Writing
Introduction to Global Development Issues
Quantitative Methods and Data Literacy
Digital Literacy and Technology Foundations
Cultural Studies and Global Perspectives
Introduction to Anthropology
Introduction to Philosophy and Religious Studies
World History and Civilisations
UCAS Code:Y002
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC A level General Studies is not acceptable. Contextual Offer: CCD |
| International Baccalaureate | 25 points 25 points with minimum 12 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 (12 months)£23,780
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees stated for 2026/27 entrants; this is a 4-year programme with Foundation Year
📊 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 | £23,000 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £30,500 | £34,000 |
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▲ 17% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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: CAH15-01). 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 area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
89%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
77%Learning resources
76%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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