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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

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

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

89%

89% were positive about the teaching on the course.

95%

87%

91%

84%

Data from 100 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

80%

80% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

84%

83%

84%

69%

81%

Data from 100 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

67%

67% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

64%

79%

77%

47%

65%

Data from 100 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

86%

86% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

91%

82%

Data from 100 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

83%

83% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

80%

86%

Data from 100 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

88%

88% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

85%

94%

87%

Data from 100 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

67%

67% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

82%

73%

46%

52%

Data from 100 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

58% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 100 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

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

Data from 100 students (54% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

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

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

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

80%

80% were positive about the teaching on the course.

91%

79%

75%

75%

Data from 215 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

81%

81% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

86%

83%

85%

76%

74%

Data from 215 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

77%

77% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

70%

79%

83%

87%

64%

Data from 215 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

84%

84% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

83%

84%

Data from 215 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

83%

83% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

82%

83%

Data from 215 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

90%

90% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

88%

93%

90%

Data from 215 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

75%

75% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

86%

76%

64%

68%

Data from 215 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

83% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 215 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

91% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 215 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

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 2022-23

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

Data from

160 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Politics

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

150 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Business studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

180 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Sociology

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

145 students

UCAS Tariff points: Politics

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

140 students

UCAS Tariff points: Business studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

140 students

88% 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 2021-22

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 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 2021-22

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

Data from

185 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 2021-22

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

Data from

205 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: £21,500 - £30,000

Data from

35 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

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

£24,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £28,000

Data from

6525 people.

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

Data for students graduating 2020-22

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 2014-16

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 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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

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

£27,000

Typical range: £23,500 - £32,000

Data from

4700 people.

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

Data for students graduating 2020-22

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 2014-16

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 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Business and management courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Business and management.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from Durham University

After 15 months

£33,500

Typical range: £28,000 - £38,000

Data from

85 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£33,000

Typical range: £26,000 - £45,500

Data from

270 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£43,000

Typical range: £32,000 - £61,000

Data from

260 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Business and management graduates in:

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £30,500

Data from

27115 people.

99% of UK-resident Business and management graduates from Durham University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £32,000

Data from

47210 people.

96% of UK-resident Business and management graduates from Durham University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £40,000

Data from

47075 people.

97% of UK-resident Business and management graduates from Durham University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

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

89% 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 over the previous two years.

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

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

80 students (51% of those who were asked).

89% 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 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

55 students (52% 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 and management over the previous two years.

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

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

150 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 over the previous two years.

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

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

55 students (51% of those who were asked).

59% In highly skilled work

  • 9% Protective service occupations
  • 9% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 8% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 6% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Teaching Professionals

37% In other work

  • 11% Elementary occupations
  • 11% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Secretarial and related occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations

4% 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 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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Business and management over the previous two years.

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

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

86% In highly skilled work

  • 33% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 31% Finance Professionals
  • 8% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 7% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Teaching Professionals
  • Less than 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

8% In other work

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

6% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology over the previous two years.

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

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

50 students (50% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

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

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

70% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

85% 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 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.

84% of graduates find their current work meaningful

    • Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
    • Data for students graduating 2020-22

    • Data from

      100 students (50% of those who were asked)

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Business and management over the previous two years.

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

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

100 students (50% of those who were asked)

57% Usefulness

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

84% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

84% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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