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SOAS University of London
Overview
SOAS University of London information
About SOAS University of London
UCAS code: S09
Set in the heart of central London, SOAS University of London is an institution that encourages students to challenge conventional views, and to think globally. Specialising in the arts, humanities, languages, cultures, law and social sciences from a global perspective, SOAS is particularly renowned for its unique courses relating to Asia, Africa, the Near East and the Middle East. The SOAS campus is a homely, cosmopolitan community, and our central location means that students are well-connected to everything London has to offer.
Source: SOAS University of London
Tuition fees at SOAS University of London
- First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
- International students pay £23,780 in the first year for all courses.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£25.6k
Average graduate salary85%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
88%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from SOAS University of London
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are SOAS University of London's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
136 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
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136 UCAS points136 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026
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136 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time with time abroad 2026
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128 UCAS pointsBSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026
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128 UCAS pointsSOAS University of London student reviews
Showing 30 reviews
Graduate
Japanese studies
4 months ago
I didn't see them do anything.
Graduate
Japanese studies
4 months ago
People are constantly walking around campus shouting and the university does nothing to rectify this.
Graduate
Japanese studies
4 months ago
Expensive, but all universities are. SOAS does take any opportunity available to try and take more money from you, though.
Graduate
Japanese studies
4 months ago
As mentioned in my overall review, I was almost made to fail my degree due to the sheer incompetence of the "support" SOAS offers.
Graduate
Japanese studies
4 months ago
The library is good but, otherwise, don't expect things to be working for long. There's constantly construction work going on to sort out issues that were caused by poor maintenance and the campus as a whole isn't cleaned very well, especially the toilets.
Graduate
Japanese studies
4 months ago
When it comes to actually learning Japanese the course is good. Unfortunately, learning Japanese doesn’t take up anywhere near as much of the course as it should. In the first year, Japanese is worth half of your credits. In the second year it’s worth one quarter of your credits. In your last year, ...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at SOAS University of London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
73%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
61%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
73%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
65%
low
How well organised is your course?
67%
low
Learning resources
79%
low
Learning resources
79%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
71%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
77%
low
Student voice
65%
low
Student voice
65%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
50%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
76%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Discussions
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