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BA (Hons) Linguistics and Social Anthropology

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 Anthropology.

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

96%

85%

98%

85%

Data from

40 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

85%

91%

85%

81%

80%

Data from

40 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

64%

80%

85%

71%

75%

Data from

40 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

75%

87%

Data from

40 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

69%

71%

Data from

40 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

41%

76%

48%

Data from

40 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

80%

85%

60%

79%

Data from

40 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

55% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

40 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

75% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

40 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Language and area 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

93%

87%

92%

77%

Data from

105 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

85%

83%

82%

68%

66%

Data from

105 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

64%

82%

73%

62%

61%

Data from

105 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

70%

78%

Data from

105 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

53%

54%

Data from

105 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

57%

75%

72%

Data from

105 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

80%

64%

40%

67%

Data from

105 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

68% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

105 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

73% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

105 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Anthropology.

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

After 1 year on the course: Anthropology

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

45 students.

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

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Linguistics 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. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Linguistics

Data for entrants in 2019-21

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

Data from

15 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 Sociology, social policy and anthropology courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Sociology, social policy and anthropology.

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: £24,500 - £28,000

Data from

15 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£19,000

Typical range: £10,500 - £27,000

Data from

40 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,000

Typical range: £14,500 - £33,500

Data from

40 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Sociology, social policy and anthropology graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £26,500

Data from

7890 people.

100% of UK-resident Sociology, social policy and anthropology graduates from SOAS University of London are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,500

Data from

14015 people.

95% of UK-resident Sociology, social policy and anthropology 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

£25,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £31,500

Data from

14515 people.

95% of UK-resident Sociology, social policy and anthropology graduates from SOAS University of London are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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

The data displayed is from students on courses in Language 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 - £30,500

Data from

15 people

(75% 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

110 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £39,000

Data from

105 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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

Busy...

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £20,500 - £28,000

Data from

9235 people.

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

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,000 - £28,000

Data from

22645 people.

98% of UK-resident Language 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

£27,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £34,500

Data from

23550 people.

95% of UK-resident Language 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

90% 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 Anthropology.

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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

80% 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 English 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 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (75% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology, social policy and anthropology.

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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

70% In highly skilled work

  • 30% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Other Health Professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals

30% In other work

  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations

0% 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 English 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 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (75% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Teaching Professionals
  • 15% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Media Professionals
  • 10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals

30% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Skilled trades occupations
  • 10% 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

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology, social policy and anthropology 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 2019-21

Data from

10 students (55% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

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

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

85% 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 Language 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 2020-21

Data from

20 students (75% of those who were asked)

35% 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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