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BA (Hons) International Security Studies

The University of Nottingham

1 Location : The University of Nottingham

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

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£28,000

15 months after the course for Politics graduates at The University of Nottingham

Employment

85%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Politics graduates at The University of Nottingham

Graduate views

39%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Politics graduates at The University of Nottingham

Student views

69%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BA Politics students at The University of Nottingham

Student views

76%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA Politics students at The University of Nottingham

Student views

78%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA Politics students at The University of Nottingham

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 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

82%

82% were positive about the teaching on the course.

89%

80%

82%

78%

Data from 210 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

76%

76% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

80%

80%

79%

71%

69%

Data from 210 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

75%

75% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

68%

78%

78%

88%

62%

Data from 210 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

85%

85% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

91%

78%

Data from 210 students (60% 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.

86%

81%

Data from 210 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

89%

89% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

85%

93%

89%

Data from 210 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

71%

71% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

79%

76%

57%

61%

Data from 210 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

75% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 210 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

77% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 210 students (60% 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

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

265 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

245 students

91% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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.

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

265 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 The University of Nottingham

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £33,000

Data from

65 people

(53% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £37,500

Data from

280 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£36,000

Typical range: £29,000 - £49,500

Data from

295 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.

99% of UK-resident Politics graduates from The University of Nottingham are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

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 The University of Nottingham 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 The University of Nottingham 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

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 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

125 students (53% of those who were asked).

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

90 students (53% of those who were asked).

66% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 9% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Media Professionals
  • Less than 5% Teaching Professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals

30% In other work

  • 18% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Sales occupations

4% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

82% 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

80 students (53% of those who were asked)

39% Usefulness

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

82% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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