BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy with Foundation Year
1 Location : Wolverhampton City Campus
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 tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
- The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
- Find out more in About our data.
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social sciences.
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 dataThe teaching on my course
87%
87% were positive about the teaching on the course.
94%
83%
84%
88%
Data from 215 students (80% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
85%
85% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
86%
84%
82%
84%
90%
Data from 215 students (80% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
83%
83% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
81%
82%
88%
86%
78%
Data from 215 students (80% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
77%
77% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
72%
83%
Data from 215 students (80% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
73%
73% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
71%
75%
Data from 215 students (80% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
86%
86% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
81%
91%
85%
Data from 215 students (80% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
74%
74% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
79%
76%
69%
75%
Data from 215 students (80% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 215 students (80% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
81% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 215 students (80% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social policy.
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 dataThe teaching on my course
91%
91% were positive about the teaching on the course.
100%
92%
85%
88%
Data from 25 students (84% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
90%
90% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
92%
88%
92%
85%
92%
Data from 25 students (84% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
92%
92% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
96%
88%
96%
96%
85%
Data from 25 students (84% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
87%
87% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
85%
88%
Data from 25 students (84% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
81%
81% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
81%
81%
Data from 25 students (84% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
84%
84% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
81%
92%
80%
Data from 25 students (84% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
76%
76% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
88%
77%
62%
70%
Data from 25 students (84% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
72% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 25 students (84% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
88% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 25 students (84% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
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.
Qualification types: Social sciences
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
315 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
Qualification types: Social policy
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points: Social sciences
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
150 studentsUCAS Tariff points: Social policy
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
10 students72% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
455 students.
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social sciences.
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: Social sciences
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
455 students.80% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
30 students.
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social policy.
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: Social policy
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
30 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 Social sciences courses
The data displayed is from students on courses in Social sciences.
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 University of Wolverhampton
After 15 months
£24,000
Typical range: £20,000 - £30,000
Data from
45 people(50% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£20,500
Typical range: £14,500 - £26,500
Data from
435 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£24,500
Typical range: £17,000 - £32,000
Data from
465 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
Average earnings for all full-time Social policy courses
For graduates from University of Wolverhampton
After 15 months
£23,500
Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000
Data from
10 people(60% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£22,500
Typical range: £17,500 - £26,500
Data from
140 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£27,000
Typical range: £22,500 - £32,500
Data from
140 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
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
75% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
110 students (50% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social sciences.
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
110 students (50% of those who were asked).80% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
10 students (55% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social policy.
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
10 students (55% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social sciences.
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
70 students (50% of those who were asked).48% In highly skilled work
- 23% Welfare Professionals
- 7% Teaching Professionals
- 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
- Less than 5% Protective service occupations
- Less than 5% Therapy professionals
- Less than 5% Business and public service associate professionals
37% In other work
- 10% Caring personal services
- 7% Administrative occupations
- 6% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
- 6% Elementary occupations
15% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social policy 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
15 students (60% of those who were asked).45% In highly skilled work
- 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 10% Protective service occupations
- 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
- 10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
- 5% Welfare Professionals
50% In other work
- 15% Administrative occupations
- 10% Caring personal services
- 10% Sales occupations
- 10% Elementary occupations
- 5% Customer service occupations
5% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
80% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
55 students (50% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social sciences.
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
55 students (50% of those who were asked)77% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
80% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
67% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
75% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2020-22
Data from
10 students (60% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social policy 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
10 students (60% of those who were asked)70% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
75% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
50% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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