Chinese and Politics BA (Hons)
SOAS University of London
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The BA Chinese combined honours degree gives a broad understanding of Chinese culture through the study of its language, history and literature from earliest times up to the present, in combination with a solid grounding in another language or discipline.By studying Politics at SOAS, students will gain detailed knowledge and a thorough understanding of some of the most important power shifts and conflicts of ideas unfolding in the world today. They will also learn to critically engage with and ...Read more

The BA Chinese combined honours degree gives a broad understanding of Chinese culture through the study of its language, history and literature from earliest times up to the present, in combination with a solid grounding in another language or discipline.By studying Politics at SOAS, students will gain detailed knowledge and a thorough understanding of some of the most important power shifts and conflicts of ideas unfolding in the world today. They will also learn to critically engage with and explore the relevance of social science concepts for understanding contemporary geopolitics, regional politics of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, as well as the ability to undertake analyses and comparisons of political developments in specific countries.

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Politics
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
71st
Asian 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 - 81 = 19% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
19%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
83%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Asian Studies graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Asian Studies graduate salary
£22,000
Politics
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£24,000
What students say
E
Esther
30 Oct 24

People, food, staff, culture, community. Improve - put decolonisation in practice, improve toilets. More time for student and staff..Read more

N
Natig
02 Oct 24

This uni has a good location in the centre of London and overall has everything needed despite not large area. However, the one thing that I didn't like is that the whole system,..Read more

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A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

A level General Studies not accepted for entry.Contextual offer: ABB

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.

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

665 at HL

BTEC qualifications on their own will not be considered for entry to this programme.

Popular A-level subjects

Politics

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

History
55%
Government & Politics
41%
English Literature
35%
Economics
23%
Mathematics
17%
HESA
Asian Studies

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

English Literature
36%
History
31%
Mathematics
24%
French
22%
Biology
14%
HESA

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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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£9,250 per year

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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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£9,250 per year

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E
Esther
30 Oct 24
MSc Environment, Politics and Development
People, food, staff, culture, community. Improve - put decolonisation in practice, improve toilets. More time for student and staff...
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N
Natig
02 Oct 24
Politics, Philosophy and Economics BSc (Hons)
This uni has a good location in the centre of London and overall has everything needed despite not large area. However, the one thing that I didn't like is that the whole system,...
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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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