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BA (Hons) Politics and American 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

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 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.

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%

84% were positive about the teaching on the course.

94%

84%

84%

77%

Data from 30 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

73%

73% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

77%

71%

77%

77%

61%

Data from 30 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

69%

69% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

71%

74%

55%

87%

58%

Data from 30 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

81%

81% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

90%

71%

Data from 30 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

81%

81% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

87%

74%

Data from 30 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

83%

83% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

77%

87%

86%

Data from 30 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

63%

63% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

77%

69%

45%

58%

Data from 30 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

69% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 30 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

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

Data from 30 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

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

Freedom of expression

95% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from None students (None% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating None

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

85% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

35 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:

Busy...

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

Average earnings for all full-time American and Australasian studies courses

For graduates from The University of Nottingham

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £26,500

Data from

40 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £32,000

Data from

150 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,500

Typical range: £26,000 - £40,500

Data from

155 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time American and Australasian studies graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

195 people.

100% of UK-resident American and Australasian studies graduates from The University of Nottingham are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £29,000

Data from

865 people.

98% of UK-resident American and Australasian studies 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

£28,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,000 - £35,500

Data from

880 people.

95% of UK-resident American and Australasian studies 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 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

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

86% 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 this and other courses in American and Australasian studies over the previous two years.

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 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

90 students (51% 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

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in American and Australasian studies over the previous two years.

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 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

66% In highly skilled work

  • 23% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Teaching Professionals
  • 9% Media Professionals
  • 6% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • Less than 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials

28% In other work

  • 8% Administrative occupations
  • 8% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • Less than 5% Customer service occupations

6% 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 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

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.

76% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in American and Australasian studies over the previous two years.

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 2020-22

Data from

55 students (51% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

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

76% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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