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BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations

Aston University

1 Location : Aston University

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£27,000

15 months after the course for Politics graduates at Aston University

Employment

90%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations graduates at Aston University

70%

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

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations graduates at Aston University

95%

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

Final year BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations students at Aston University

84%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations students at Aston University

89%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations students at Aston University

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

100%

89%

89%

74%

Data from

20 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

95%

95%

95%

79%

95%

Data from

20 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

79%

84%

95%

79%

89%

Data from

20 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

95%

89%

Data from

20 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

95%

83%

Data from

20 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

88%

84%

100%

Data from

20 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

95%

84%

63%

50%

Data from

20 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

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

Data from

20 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

89% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

20 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

90% 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

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 Politics courses

For graduates from Aston University

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £30,000

Data from

25 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £32,500

Data from

60 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£34,000

Typical range: £27,500 - £45,000

Data from

50 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

4930 people.

100% of UK-resident Politics graduates from Aston University 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.

99% of UK-resident Politics graduates from Aston University 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.

100% of UK-resident Politics graduates from Aston University 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

90% 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 (80% 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 (80% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Media Professionals
  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals

5% In other work

  • 5% Caring personal services

20% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

95% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Data from

20 students (70% of those who were asked)

70% Usefulness

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

95% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

85% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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