Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
3 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Not Available
Study mode
Full time
Length
3 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Not Available
Course data summary
Average Earnings
£28,000
15 months after the course for Politics graduates at University of Birmingham
Employment
60%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for BA (Hons) International Relations graduates at University of Birmingham
Graduate views
30%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for BA (Hons) International Relations graduates at University of Birmingham
Student views
79%
The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.
Final year BA (Hons) International Relations students at University of Birmingham
Student views
72%
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.
Final year BA (Hons) International Relations students at University of Birmingham
Student views
80%
Teaching staff have supported my learning well.
Final year BA (Hons) International Relations students at University of Birmingham
What you need to know about the data
- The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
- The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
- Read more about this data
Student Satisfaction
The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.
Read more about this dataThe teaching on my course
86%
86% were positive about the teaching on the course.
96%
92%
88%
68%
Data from 25 students (74% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
83%
83% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
80%
92%
92%
72%
79%
Data from 25 students (74% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
83%
83% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
88%
80%
92%
80%
76%
Data from 25 students (74% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
86%
86% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
92%
80%
Data from 25 students (74% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
80%
80% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
80%
80%
Data from 25 students (74% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
84%
84% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
68%
92%
88%
Data from 25 students (74% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
76%
76% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
88%
72%
68%
63%
Data from 25 students (74% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
72% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 25 students (74% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
71% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 25 students (74% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
What you need to know about entry data
- These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course
Qualification types
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 students90% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
30 students.
After 1 year on the course
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
30 students.What you need to know about earnings data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Labour markets change
- Salaries vary across regions in the UK
- There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
- Read more about earnings
Average earnings for all full-time Politics courses
For graduates from University of Birmingham
After 15 months
£28,000
Typical range: £25,500 - £33,000
Data from
50 people(60% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£27,000
Typical range: £21,500 - £34,000
Data from
225 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
After 5 years
£35,000
Typical range: £27,500 - £45,500
Data from
245 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
What you need to know about employment data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
- Labour markets vary and change over time
- Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
- Read more about employment
60% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 students (55% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 students (55% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.
This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
20 students (60% of those who were asked).80% In highly skilled work
- 20% Business and public service associate professionals
- 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 10% Finance Professionals
- 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
- 10% Media Professionals
- 5% Information Technology Professionals
- 5% Conservation and environment professionals
- 5% Teaching Professionals
- 5% Protective service occupations
20% In other work
- 10% Elementary occupations
0% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
55% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2020-22
Data from
15 students (60% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.
This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Data from
15 students (60% of those who were asked)30% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
55% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
65% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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