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BA (Hons) Social and Political Sciences

University of York

1 Location : The University of York

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

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

95%

82%

86%

77%

Data from

20 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

77%

91%

86%

73%

73%

Data from

20 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

64%

68%

77%

59%

64%

Data from

20 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

91%

86%

Data from

20 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

68%

68%

Data from

20 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

71%

100%

100%

Data from

20 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

68%

67%

45%

68%

Data from

20 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

64% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

20 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

100% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

20 students (61% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

40 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 University of York

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £29,000

Data from

25 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

Typical range: £18,500 - £28,000

Data from

140 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £33,000

Data from

150 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Sociology graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £26,000

Data from

6125 people.

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

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,500

Data from

10705 people.

99% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from University of York are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £31,000

Data from

11140 people.

99% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from University of York are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Social policy courses

For graduates from University of York

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

30 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,000

Typical range: £18,000 - £26,500

Data from

90 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

Typical range: £19,000 - £32,000

Data from

90 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Social policy graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £28,000

Data from

750 people.

100% of UK-resident Social policy graduates from University of York are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,500

Data from

1770 people.

100% of UK-resident Social policy graduates from University of York are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £32,500

Data from

1800 people.

100% of UK-resident Social policy graduates from University of York are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Politics courses

For graduates from University of York

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £23,500 - £30,000

Data from

60 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£28,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £36,000

Data from

185 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£36,000

Typical range: £28,000 - £48,000

Data from

200 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

£26,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

4930 people.

97% of UK-resident Politics graduates from University of York are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £32,500

Data from

6425 people.

97% of UK-resident Politics graduates from University of York are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £24,500 - £42,500

Data from

6690 people.

97% of UK-resident Politics graduates from University of York are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

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

95% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (70% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (70% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Welfare Professionals

30% In other work

  • 20% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Process, plant and machine operatives

0% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

65% of graduates find their current work meaningful

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

15 students (70% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

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

65% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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