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BSc (Hons) Politics and Sociology with Foundation Year

The University of Surrey

1 Location : University of Surrey

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Compulsory

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

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

90%

90% were positive about the teaching on the course.

96%

88%

89%

87%

Data from 125 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

87%

87% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

91%

91%

91%

83%

80%

Data from 125 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

90%

90% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

88%

93%

89%

97%

83%

Data from 125 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

92%

92% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

93%

91%

Data from 125 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

95%

95% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

98%

91%

Data from 125 students (79% 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.

91%

95%

94%

Data from 125 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

83%

83% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

91%

91%

68%

87%

Data from 125 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

84% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 125 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

93% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 125 students (79% 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

98%

98% were positive about the teaching on the course.

99%

95%

100%

100%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

91%

91% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

100%

96%

88%

84%

86%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

85%

85% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

73%

89%

86%

93%

83%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

98%

98% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

100%

97%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

97%

97% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

95%

99%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

93%

93% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

90%

96%

91%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

90%

90% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

88%

96%

86%

70%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

89% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

79% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 35 students (75% 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

135 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

60 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

120 students

UCAS Tariff points: Politics

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

55 students

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

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.

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

150 students.

80% 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: Politics

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

50 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 The University of Surrey

After 15 months

£26,500

Typical range: £24,500 - £30,000

Data from

25 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £29,000

Data from

95 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,500

Typical range: £24,500 - £38,500

Data from

95 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.

100% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from The University of Surrey are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,500

Data from

10705 people.

100% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from The University of Surrey 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.

100% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from The University of Surrey 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 The University of Surrey

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

15 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £34,000

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,000

Typical range: £26,500 - £39,000

Data from

45 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 The University of Surrey 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.

100% of UK-resident Politics graduates from The University of Surrey 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.

100% of UK-resident Politics graduates from The University of Surrey 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

80% 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 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

50 students (60% 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 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

25 students (60% 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 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

35 students (60% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Protective service occupations
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals

30% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Sales 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 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

20 students (60% of those who were asked).

60% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
  • 5% Legal professionals

35% In other work

  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 5% Secretarial and related occupations
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

0% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

90% 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 2021-22

Data from

30 students (60% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

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

90% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% 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 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

15 students (60% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

70% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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