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BA (Hons) Politics with Foundation Yr

Birkbeck, University of London

1 Location : Birkbeck College - Bloomsbury 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

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£32,000

15 months after the course for Social sciences graduates at Birkbeck, University of London

Employment

85%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Politics graduates at Birkbeck, University of London

50%

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

15 months after the course for Social sciences graduates at Birkbeck, University of London

80%

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

Final year BA Politics students at Birkbeck, University of London

69%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA Politics students at Birkbeck, University of London

73%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA Politics students at Birkbeck, University of London

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 Politics.

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

85%

78%

80%

85%

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

75%

82%

80%

65%

80%

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

85%

70%

87%

70%

70%

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

80%

73%

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

80%

74%

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

85%

89%

75%

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

75%

69%

63%

83%

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

72% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

72% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

60% 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 2019-21

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

Data from

15 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

For graduates from Birkbeck, University of London

After 15 months

£32,000

Typical range: £26,000 - £39,000

Data from

15 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

After 5 years

No data available

This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

View for all full-time Social sciences graduates in:

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After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £31,000

Data from

24745 people.

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

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,500 - £31,500

Data from

36645 people.

After 5 years

£29,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,500 - £38,500

Data from

37745 people.

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

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 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 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (50% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Politics 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 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked).

55% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Media Professionals

35% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Secretarial and related occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 5% Skilled trades occupations

10% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

70% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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 2020-21

Data from

25 students (65% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

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

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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