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MA (Hons) Economics and Sociology

University of Aberdeen

1 Location : Old Aberdeen

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

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

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Sociology.

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.

90%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 55 students (75% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

93%

93% were positive about the teaching on the course.

98%

88%

93%

90%

Data from 55 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

87%

87% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

85%

93%

87%

85%

85%

Data from 55 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

78%

78% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

77%

82%

82%

77%

75%

Data from 55 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

93%

93% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

92%

95%

Data from 55 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

92%

92% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

88%

95%

Data from 55 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

96%

96% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

89%

98%

100%

Data from 55 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

77%

77% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

88%

83%

59%

81%

Data from 55 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

71% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 55 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Economics.

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.

72%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 70 students (67% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

82%

82% were positive about the teaching on the course.

97%

78%

78%

75%

Data from 70 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

78%

78% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

82%

91%

76%

76%

67%

Data from 70 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

78%

78% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

77%

85%

84%

75%

68%

Data from 70 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

90% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

92%

89%

Data from 70 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

79%

79% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

78%

81%

Data from 70 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

85%

85% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

85%

88%

82%

Data from 70 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

75%

75% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

89%

85%

50%

69%

Data from 70 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

80% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 70 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

82% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Sociology.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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: Sociology

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

115 students.

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Economics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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: Economics

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

60 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 Aberdeen

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £30,000

Data from

10 people

(75% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

Typical range: £18,500 - £26,500

Data from

50 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £33,500

Data from

50 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

£23,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £28,000

Data from

260 people.

75% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from University of Aberdeen are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £25,000

Data from

1025 people.

80% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from University of Aberdeen are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £30,500

Data from

1105 people.

85% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from University of Aberdeen are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Economics courses

For graduates from University of Aberdeen

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £31,500

Data from

15 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,500

Typical range: £22,500 - £34,500

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£34,000

Typical range: £26,500 - £43,000

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Economics graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£29,500

Typical range: £25,000 - £34,000

Data from

255 people.

70% of UK-resident Economics graduates from University of Aberdeen are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£28,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,500 - £37,000

Data from

300 people.

70% of UK-resident Economics graduates from University of Aberdeen are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£35,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £27,500 - £45,000

Data from

285 people.

60% of UK-resident Economics graduates from University of Aberdeen are based in Scotland.

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 other courses in Sociology.

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

20 students (75% of those who were asked).

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 Economics.

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 (50% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology.

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

15 students (75% of those who were asked).

55% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

25% In other work

  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations

20% 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 other courses in Economics 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

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

70% In highly skilled work

  • 30% Finance Professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 5% Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals

30% In other work

  • 20% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations

5% 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 Sociology.

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

15 students (75% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

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

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

70% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

70% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Economics 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

15 students (55% of those who were asked)

70% Usefulness

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

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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