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BA (Hons) Economics and Africa and Black Diaspora

SOAS University of London

1 Location : Bloomsbury Campus (main)

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Optional

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Optional

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 Economics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

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

86%

86% were positive about the teaching on the course.

93%

75%

87%

86%

Data from 95 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

84%

84% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

91%

91%

86%

81%

70%

Data from 95 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

72%

72% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

71%

71%

78%

69%

68%

Data from 95 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

76%

76% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

72%

79%

Data from 95 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

73%

73% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

74%

73%

Data from 95 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

84%

84% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

74%

90%

89%

Data from 95 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

72%

72% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

87%

72%

57%

65%

Data from 95 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

80% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 95 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

83% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 95 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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 is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

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

86%

86% were positive about the teaching on the course.

93%

89%

89%

73%

Data from 40 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

84%

84% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

84%

91%

87%

78%

78%

Data from 40 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

74%

74% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

64%

82%

78%

76%

69%

Data from 40 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

79%

79% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

80%

78%

Data from 40 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

69%

69% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

76%

62%

Data from 40 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

81%

81% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

56%

93%

93%

Data from 40 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

70%

70% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

82%

80%

45%

59%

Data from 40 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

60% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 40 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

79% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 40 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

86% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Economics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Economics

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

95 students.

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: African and modern Middle Eastern studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

25 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 Economics courses

For graduates from SOAS University of London

After 15 months

£35,000

Typical range: £29,000 - £41,000

Data from

15 people

(70% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£31,000

Typical range: £27,000 - £39,000

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£39,500

Typical range: £32,000 - £55,000

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Economics graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£32,000

Typical range: £27,000 - £38,500

Data from

6795 people.

100% of UK-resident Economics graduates from SOAS University of London are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£33,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £26,000 - £44,000

Data from

8145 people.

99% of UK-resident Economics graduates from SOAS University of London are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£44,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £32,000 - £59,000

Data from

8215 people.

99% of UK-resident Economics graduates from SOAS University of London are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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 - £30,000

Data from

20 people

(70% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

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

View for all full-time Languages and area studies graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£26,500

Typical range: £23,000 - £30,500

Data from

2830 people.

85% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from SOAS University of London are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

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 2014-16

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 2014-16

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 other courses in Economics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

25 students (70% of those who were asked).

95% 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 other courses in African and modern Middle Eastern studies over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (60% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Economics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (70% of those who were asked).

80% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 20% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 15% Finance Professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Protective service occupations

15% In other work

  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

5% In unknown work

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals

20% In other work

  • 15% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations

10% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

70% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Economics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

15 students (70% of those who were asked)

30% Usefulness

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

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

90% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

10 students (65% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

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

90% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

50% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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