Arabic and Economics BA (Hons)
SOAS University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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OverviewThe BA Economics (two subject degree) combines economics with another discipline or language and takes 3 or 4 years depending on the subject involved. It provides you with a thorough grounding in economic principles while allowing you to create a specialist niche for yourself by studying another subject. See the Combinations tab to see what it may be combined with.The BA Arabic and... (combined degree) at SOAS means that the study of Arabic can be combined with an unparalleled range of ...Read more

Overview

The BA Economics (two subject degree) combines economics with another discipline or language and takes 3 or 4 years depending on the subject involved. It provides you with a thorough grounding in economic principles while allowing you to create a specialist niche for yourself by studying another subject. See the 'Combinations' tab to see what it may be combined with.

The BA Arabic and... (combined degree) at SOAS means that the study of Arabic can be combined with an unparalleled range of disciplines and languages. Combined honours degrees in Arabic are intended to give students a solid grounding in Modern Standard and Classical Arabic, as well as conversational ability in Colloquial Arabic, in combination with a second subject. Intensive study of a wide range of Arabic language and literature is a compulsory feature of combined-honours degrees in Arabic.

Employment

Economics graduates leave SOAS with a solid grounding in statistical skills and an ability to think laterally, take a global perspective, and employ critical reasoning.

Recent graduates from the Department of Economics have been hired by:

  • Deloitte
  • NHS England
  • Foreign and Commonwealth Office
  • Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
  • HSBC
  • National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi
  • University of Bayreuth
  • HM Treasury

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Economics
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
71st
African and Modern Middle Eastern Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 83 = 17% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
17%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
African and Modern Middle Eastern Studies graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK African and Modern Middle Eastern Studies graduate salary
£24,000
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£29,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£28,000
What students say
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Mambo-Mary
30 Oct 24

SOAS is a place where people are truly passionate about making a difference, and this has inspired me every day. Whether it's through joining debates or attending student-led..Read more

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Jennifer
30 Oct 24

The best aspect is the quality of education. The worst aspect is that the cost of living closer to school is extremely..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15,P:0 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

A level General Studies is not acceptable.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits overall including at least 45 credits at level 3. A minimum of 30 Level 3 credits must be at Distinction plus a minimum of 15 level 3 credits at either Merit or Distinction.

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Popular A-level subjects

Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Economics
75%
Mathematics
57%
History
22%
Biology
15%
English Literature
13%
HESA
African and Modern Middle Eastern Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
35%
History
30%
French
24%
Mathematics
19%
Spanish
18%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London , Camden

SOAS is a vibrant and truly international university renowned for its global outlook, academic excellence, regional specialisms,...

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SOAS University of London
Thornhaugh Street London Camden WC1H 0XG United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Goodge Street  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston   0.4 miles away
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