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BA (Hons) Economics and Politics

Durham University

1 Location : Durham Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

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 Economics.

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 data

The teaching on my course

86%

75%

87%

74%

Data from

220 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

87%

83%

81%

68%

71%

Data from

220 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

57%

85%

78%

78%

63%

Data from

220 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

89%

79%

Data from

220 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

74%

75%

Data from

220 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

85%

91%

90%

Data from

220 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

80%

76%

62%

35%

Data from

220 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

70% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

220 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

82% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

220 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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 data

The teaching on my course

92%

82%

86%

80%

Data from

140 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

87%

79%

82%

59%

68%

Data from

140 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

63%

83%

78%

82%

72%

Data from

140 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

85%

81%

Data from

140 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

75%

73%

Data from

140 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

83%

87%

88%

Data from

140 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

74%

76%

45%

23%

Data from

140 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

53% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

140 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

85% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

140 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

15 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Find out more

Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Find out more

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 Economics courses

For graduates from Durham University

After 15 months

£37,500

Typical range: £30,000 - £50,000

Data from

45 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£40,000

Typical range: £33,000 - £49,500

Data from

175 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£57,000

Typical range: £43,000 - £73,000

Data from

175 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Economics graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £36,000

Data from

7080 people.

95% of UK-resident Economics graduates from Durham University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£33,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £26,000 - £44,000

Data from

8145 people.

96% of UK-resident Economics graduates from Durham University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£44,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £32,000 - £59,000

Data from

8215 people.

97% of UK-resident Economics graduates from Durham University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Politics courses

For graduates from Durham University

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £34,000

Data from

20 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

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

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£44,000

Typical range: £34,000 - £58,500

Data from

110 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Politics graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

4930 people.

95% of UK-resident Politics graduates from Durham University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £32,500

Data from

6425 people.

98% of UK-resident Politics graduates from Durham University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £24,500 - £42,500

Data from

6690 people.

98% of UK-resident Politics graduates from Durham University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 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 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (75% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Economics.

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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

80 students (62% of those who were asked).

91% In highly skilled work

  • 51% Finance Professionals
  • 19% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 7% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • Less than 5% Protective service occupations
  • Less than 5% Conservation and environment professionals

8% In other work

  • Less than 5% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations

1% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

35 students (55% of those who were asked).

75% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Media Professionals
  • 10% Finance Professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Legal professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Protective service occupations

15% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

10% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

86% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Economics.

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 2020-21

Data from

60 students (62% of those who were asked)

52% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

86% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

82% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

100% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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 2020-21

Data from

25 students (55% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

100% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

85% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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