BA Social Anthropology and Global Development
What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Other Educational Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 75%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 15%
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 Social Anthropology and Global Development at SOAS University of London earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £34,000. The £30,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Anthropology.
What do graduates of BA Social Anthropology and Global Development at SOAS University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Social Anthropology and Global Development at SOAS University of London?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Social Anthropology and Global Development at SOAS University of London?
The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Social Anthropology and Global Development at SOAS University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.