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MA (Hons) Film and Visual Culture 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 Cinematics and photography.

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.

100%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 10 students (100% 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

96%

96% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

100%

100%

83%

Data from 10 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

93%

93% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

100%

100%

92%

100%

75%

Data from 10 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

87%

87% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

75%

92%

100%

75%

92%

Data from 10 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

100%

100% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

100%

100%

Data from 10 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

100%

100% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

100%

100%

Data from 10 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

86%

86% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

75%

100%

83%

Data from 10 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

94%

94% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

100%

100%

83%

70%

Data from 10 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

75% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 10 students (100% 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

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types: Sociology

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

110 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Cinematics and photography

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

10 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Sociology

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

85 students

UCAS Tariff points: Cinematics and photography

Data for entrants in 2021-23

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

Data from

25 students

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

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.

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 other courses in Cinematics and photography.

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.

After 1 year on the course: Cinematics and photography

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

20 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:

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 Design, and creative and performing arts courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Design, and creative and performing arts.

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 University of Aberdeen

After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £18,000 - £27,000

Data from

10 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

Typical range: £17,000 - £25,500

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£23,500

Typical range: £18,500 - £31,000

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Design, and creative and performing arts graduates in:

After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £25,000

Data from

1015 people.

100% of UK-resident Design, and creative and performing arts graduates from University of Aberdeen are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£18,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £13,500 - £23,500

Data from

2235 people.

85% of UK-resident Design, and creative and performing arts graduates from University of Aberdeen are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,000 - £28,000

Data from

2205 people.

81% of UK-resident Design, and creative and performing arts 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 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.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (75% 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 Cinematics and photography 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 (60% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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.

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 this and other courses in Design, and creative and performing arts.

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

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

65% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Teaching Professionals
  • 20% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Sports and fitness occupations

35% In other work

  • 10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

0% 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 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.

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.

85% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Design, and creative and performing arts.

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

10 students (70% of those who were asked)

60% Usefulness

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

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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