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BA (Hons) Arabic

SOAS University of London

1 Location : Bloomsbury Campus (main)

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Optional

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Optional

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£27,000

15 months after the course for Languages and area studies graduates at SOAS University of London

Employment

85%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for African and modern Middle Eastern studies graduates at SOAS University of London

40%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for African and modern Middle Eastern studies graduates at SOAS University of London

72%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BA African and modern Middle Eastern studies students at SOAS University of London

78%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA African and modern Middle Eastern studies students at SOAS University of London

72%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA African and modern Middle Eastern studies students at SOAS University of London

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in African and modern Middle Eastern studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

88%

91%

91%

75%

Data from

25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

84%

91%

84%

78%

72%

Data from

25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

72%

84%

69%

78%

81%

Data from

25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

75%

72%

Data from

25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

75%

50%

Data from

25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

63%

94%

89%

Data from

25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

81%

78%

45%

67%

Data from

25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

70% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

80% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

25 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

65% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

10 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Languages and area studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Languages and area studies.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from SOAS University of London

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £31,000

Data from

15 people

(70% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £31,500

Data from

100 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,500

Typical range: £24,000 - £39,000

Data from

95 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£25,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

3530 people.

90% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from SOAS University of London are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £32,500

Data from

7255 people.

97% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from SOAS University of London are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £24,000 - £41,000

Data from

7520 people.

96% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from SOAS University of London are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

85% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in African and modern Middle Eastern studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

25 students (80% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in African and modern Middle Eastern studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (80% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 15% Media Professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Health associate professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Protective service occupations

30% In other work

  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Process, plant and machine operatives

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in African and modern Middle Eastern studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Data from

15 students (80% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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