The BA East Asian Studies combined degree programme blends the study of both East Asian languages and East Asia-related subjects in various disciplines.Through the course of the three years, students take modules in modern East Asian languages at the appropriate level. They can start as complete beginners, or they can start from higher levels. Progression through a total of four levels is offered, whereas for those who exceed the highest level, language-based courses in literature and film, as well as a language-based dissertation, are available. The programme also offers courses in regional languages.
The BA History Combined Honours Degree combines History with another discipline or language and takes 3 or 4 years depending on the subject involved.
From the Crusades to the contemporary Middle East; the Mughal Empire to Gandhi; slavery to Muslim societies in West Africa, History at SOAS offers its students a unique window on the world in order to develop your understanding of the fascinating histories relating to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Students will also engage in subject matters ranging from economics, religion and culture to frontiers, cities, and gender. The two-subject degree additionally allows you to create a specialist niche for yourself within a specific regional, cultural or disciplinary context.
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
Main Site
Study options
BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
22/09/2025
Apply by 29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
T4V1
Institution code:
S09
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
SOAS University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by 29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Course code:
T4V1
Institution code:
S09
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
A level General Studies is not accepted for entry.
Contextual offer: BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 27 credits
M: 18 credits
Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits overall including at least 45 credits at level 3. A minimum of 27 Level 3 credits must be at Distinction plus a minimum of 18 level 3 credits at either Merit or Distinction.
Scottish Higher - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
655 at HL
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
SOAS is committed to making higher education more accessible. When considering an application, we will look at a combination of factors that may have impacted progression to university. This is contextual data and is collected from information provided on your UCAS application form.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Data from:
This course and 12 other Asian studies courses
Date range:
2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
For SOAS University of London, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these
calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data.
Learn more here
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BBC
Most common
BBC Most common
A*AA
Highest grades
CDD
Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
94%
94% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
60%
60 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
75%
75 Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
England
£9535*
Year 1
Northern Ireland
£9535*
Year 1
Scotland
£9535*
Year 1
Wales
£9535*
Year 1
EU
£22870*
Year 1
International
£22870*
Year 1
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Home fees are capped by the Government. The Government may raise the cap during the course of students’ studies. If the fee cap rises, SOAS may increase the fee in line with the cap.
Please contact the university for information about fees.