Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Optional
Year abroad
Optional
Foundation year
Compulsory
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Optional
Year abroad
Optional
Foundation year
Compulsory
Course data summary
Average Earnings
£32,500
15 months after the course for Politics graduates at Durham University
Employment
89%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for Politics graduates at Durham University
Graduate views
50%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for Politics graduates at Durham University
Student views
82%
The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.
Final year BA Politics students at Durham University
Student views
84%
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.
Final year BA Politics students at Durham University
Student views
91%
Teaching staff have supported my learning well.
Final year BA Politics students at Durham University
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
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Politics.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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.
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
91%
91% were positive about the teaching on the course.
96%
91%
92%
86%
Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
84%
84% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
90%
87%
86%
75%
82%
Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
77%
77% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
66%
81%
78%
84%
74%
Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
93%
93% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
94%
91%
Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
83%
83% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
84%
82%
Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
94%
94% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
93%
95%
93%
Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
78%
78% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
87%
84%
65%
37%
Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
77% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
89% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 165 students (68% 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
150 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
140 students93% 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
185 students.
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Politics.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
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
185 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 Durham University
After 15 months
£32,500
Typical range: £28,000 - £40,000
Data from
25 people(50% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£34,000
Typical range: £27,500 - £44,000
Data from
110 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
After 5 years
£44,000
Typical range: £34,000 - £58,500
Data from
110 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
89% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
55 students (52% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Politics.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
55 students (52% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Politics.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
35 students (50% of those who were asked).90% In highly skilled work
- 20% Media Professionals
- 20% Business and public service associate professionals
- 15% Finance Professionals
- 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
- 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 5% Protective service occupations
- 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
- 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
10% In other work
- 5% Administrative occupations
- 5% 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
85% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
30 students (50% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Politics.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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 2021-22
Data from
30 students (50% of those who were asked)50% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
85% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
85% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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