Need-based
Sanctuary Scholarship
University of Leeds · Undergraduate
£10,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Thai Studies at University of Leeds. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Thailand has undergone a radical economic, political and social transformation in recent decades. This degree will allow you to develop Thai language skills to an advanced level while discovering the cultural, political and historical context of this unique country. Optional modules give you the chance to explore the topics that interest you – covering more elements of Thai culture or exploring other topics across East Asia as a whole. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Thai Language: Foundations
Modern Thai History and Politics
Thai Culture and Society
Thai Language: Advanced Proficiency
Southeast Asian Geopolitics and Economics
Classical Thai Literature and Texts
Contemporary Thai Cinema and Media
Regional Study Abroad Project
UCAS Code:T311
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. |
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leeds
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £28,500 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £34,500 | £49,000 |
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
£28,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 28% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH19-04-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%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
67%
Overall
Teaching on my course
75%Learning opportunities
67%Assessment and feedback
61%Academic support
78%Organisation and management
54%Learning resources
81%Student voice
53%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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About University of Leeds
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