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BA (Hons) Combined Social Sciences

Durham University

1 Location : Durham Campus

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Compulsory

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Compulsory

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 Sociology.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

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

93%

85%

92%

86%

Data from

75 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

84%

88%

89%

76%

79%

Data from

75 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

72%

77%

83%

55%

67%

Data from

75 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

85%

82%

Data from

75 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

79%

79%

Data from

75 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

84%

95%

84%

Data from

75 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

79%

65%

46%

40%

Data from

75 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

63% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

75 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

81% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

75 students (58% 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 is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

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)

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

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

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

84%

81%

75%

81%

Data from

180 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

78%

81%

84%

73%

74%

Data from

180 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

59%

71%

78%

79%

62%

Data from

180 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

75%

78%

Data from

180 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

70%

70%

Data from

180 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

84%

89%

88%

Data from

180 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

79%

70%

63%

60%

Data from

180 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

77% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

180 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

84% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

180 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Read more about entry data

Qualification types: Sociology

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

175 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Politics

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

185 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Business studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

205 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Sociology

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

150 students

UCAS Tariff points: Politics

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

135 students

UCAS Tariff points: Business studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

105 students

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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: Sociology

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

160 students.

96% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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: Politics

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

175 students.

93% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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: Business studies

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

175 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 Sociology courses

For graduates from Durham University

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £30,000

Data from

20 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £33,000

Data from

125 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,500

Typical range: £25,500 - £40,500

Data from

130 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Sociology graduates in:

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £26,000

Data from

6125 people.

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

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,500

Data from

10705 people.

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

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £31,000

Data from

11140 people.

98% of UK-resident Sociology 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:

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

Average earnings for all full-time Business studies courses

For graduates from Durham University

After 15 months

£33,500

Typical range: £27,000 - £36,000

Data from

15 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,500

Typical range: £23,500 - £42,500

Data from

50 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£38,500

Typical range: £28,000 - £59,500

Data from

50 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Business studies graduates in:

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

7010 people.

100% of UK-resident Business studies graduates from Durham University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £33,000

Data from

16130 people.

100% of UK-resident Business studies graduates from Durham University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £41,000

Data from

16110 people.

100% of UK-resident Business studies 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 on other courses in Sociology.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

85% 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 on other courses in Politics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

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 on other courses in Business studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

25 students (50% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

50% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals

45% In other work

  • 15% Administrative occupations
  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 5% Caring personal services

5% 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 other courses in Politics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Business studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (50% of those who were asked).

90% In highly skilled work

  • 40% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 20% Finance Professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Teaching Professionals

10% In other work

  • Less than 5% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Skilled trades occupations
  • Less than 5% Animal care and control services

0% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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

30 students (55% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

100% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Politics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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.

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Business studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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

15 students (50% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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