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BA (Hons) History 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 African and modern Middle Eastern studies.

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

93%

87%

73%

73%

Data from 15 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

87%

80%

93%

80%

80%

Data from 15 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

53%

80%

87%

73%

47%

Data from 15 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

80%

80%

Data from 15 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

67%

80%

Data from 15 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

47%

93%

87%

Data from 15 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

87%

73%

40%

50%

Data from 15 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

43% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 15 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

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

Data from 15 students (57% 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 History.

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

93%

80%

89%

80%

Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

85%

83%

89%

83%

74%

Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

74%

78%

91%

41%

72%

Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

72%

87%

Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

67%

61%

Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

56%

80%

74%

Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

71%

67%

40%

33%

Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

65% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

67% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types: African and modern Middle Eastern studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

15 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: History

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

60 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: African and modern Middle Eastern studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

15 students

UCAS Tariff points: History

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

50 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.

85% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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: History

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

35 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 - £30,000

Data from

20 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

Average earnings for all full-time History and archaeology courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in History and archaeology.

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

£27,500

Typical range: £24,000 - £30,000

Data from

10 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £30,500

Data from

85 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £37,000

Data from

85 people.


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

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).

75% 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 History.

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 (80% of those who were asked).

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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

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 (80% of those who were asked).

55% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 15% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals

45% In other work

  • 20% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Secretarial and related occupations
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

0% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

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.

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

10 students (70% of those who were asked)

30% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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