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Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities with Foundation Year

Entry requirements


A level

C,C,C-B,C,C

A level General Studies is not acceptable.

UCAS Tariff

96-104

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time including foundation year | 2024

Subjects

Social sciences

Humanities

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.

The Foundation Year is particularly suited to students who require additional study before beginning an undergraduate degree, including students who do not have the required grades for direct entry onto an undergraduate programme or who have not previously studied the relevant subjects. Students passing the Foundation Year progress onto another undergraduate programme in the School. Students are supported to make a guided decision about the programme that they wish to go on to study. Progression is possible onto all other undergraduate programmes in the School, subject to availability, including the LLB but excluding the BA Law and Senior Status LLB. On successful completion of their degree, students will graduate with the degree title and subject progressed onto after the Foundation Year.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£9,250
per year
International
£17,750
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

SOAS University of London

Department:

Interdepartmental

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How do students rate their degree experience?

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Social sciences (non-specific)

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

68%
UK students
32%
International students
24%
Male students
76%
Female students
85%
2:1 or above
13%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
A
B

Humanities

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After graduation


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Social sciences (non-specific)

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