BA Film Studies and Politics
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What students say
Based on about 159 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 245 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 80%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 260 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Film Studies and Politics at SOAS University of London earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £40,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Film Studies and Politics at SOAS University of London?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Film Studies and Politics at SOAS University of London?
The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Film Studies and Politics at SOAS University of London?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.