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BA (Hons) Politics Philosophy and History

Birkbeck, University of London

1 Location : Birkbeck College - Bloomsbury Campus

Course details


Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

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 on this and other courses in Social sciences.

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.

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

93%

93% were positive about the teaching on the course.

98%

92%

96%

87%

Data from 30 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

88%

88% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

89%

89%

81%

96%

85%

Data from 30 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

80%

80% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

79%

81%

94%

75%

70%

Data from 30 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

81%

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

77%

85%

Data from 30 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

62%

62% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

60%

64%

Data from 30 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

80%

80% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

82%

80%

80%

Data from 30 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

60%

60% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

74%

58%

48%

60%

Data from 30 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

65% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 30 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

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

Data from 30 students (70% 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 Historical, philosophical and religious studies.

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.

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%

95% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

100%

93%

85%

Data from 15 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

75%

75% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

71%

85%

78%

82%

60%

Data from 15 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

91%

91% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

85%

100%

78%

100%

93%

Data from 15 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

89%

89% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

85%

93%

Data from 15 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

61%

61% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

60%

56%

Data from 15 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

80%

80% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

79%

74%

88%

Data from 15 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

60%

60% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

80%

65%

38%

36%

Data from 15 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

62% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 15 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

92% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 15 students (58% 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 History 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.

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.

100%

90%

90%

82%

Data from 15 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

80%

80% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

80%

82%

85%

85%

66%

Data from 15 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

94%

94% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

95%

100%

85%

97%

92%

Data from 15 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

87%

87% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

87%

87%

Data from 15 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

63%

63% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

67%

58%

Data from 15 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

70%

70% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

67%

72%

71%

Data from 15 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

56%

56% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

70%

69%

38%

50%

Data from 15 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

59% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 15 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

87% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 15 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

70% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-22

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

Data from

10 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 part-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 Birkbeck, University of London

After 15 months

£36,500

Typical range: £30,000 - £44,000

Data from

15 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£32,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £47,500

Data from

125 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£36,000

Typical range: £25,500 - £52,500

Data from

130 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all part-time Social sciences graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £34,000

Data from

1895 people.

100% of UK-resident Social sciences graduates from Birkbeck, University of London are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £32,000

Data from

3920 people.

100% of UK-resident Social sciences graduates from Birkbeck, University of London are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,500 - £35,500

Data from

3995 people.

99% of UK-resident Social sciences graduates from Birkbeck, University of London are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all part-time History courses

For graduates from Birkbeck, University of London

After 15 months

No data available

This is either because the course size is small or there were not enough responses to produce data. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 3 years

£28,500

Typical range: £20,000 - £36,500

Data from

50 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,500

Typical range: £17,500 - £40,500

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all part-time History graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

No data available

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £13,500 - £30,500

Data from

680 people.

100% of UK-resident History graduates from Birkbeck, University of London are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £14,500 - £33,500

Data from

695 people.

98% of UK-resident History graduates from Birkbeck, University of London 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

95% 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 Social sciences.

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

30 students (55% of those who were asked).

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 this and other courses in Historical, philosophical and religious studies.

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

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

70% 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 History 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

10 students (80% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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 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

25 students (55% of those who were asked).

60% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
  • 5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals

30% In other work

  • 10% Secretarial and related occupations
  • 5% Skilled trades 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 this and other courses in Historical, philosophical and religious studies.

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

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

60% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Engineering professionals
  • 10% Information Technology Professionals
  • 10% Librarians and Related Professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

30% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Caring personal services
  • 10% Leisure, travel and related personal service 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 this and other courses in History and archaeology 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

15 students (80% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Engineering professionals
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Legal professionals
  • 5% Librarians and Related Professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Protective service occupations

30% In other work

  • 20% Administrative occupations

5% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

60% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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 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

15 students (55% of those who were asked)

25% Usefulness

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

60% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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