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MA (Hons) German and Philosophy

University of Aberdeen

1 Location : Old Aberdeen

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

5 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

5 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

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 German and Scandinavian studies over the previous two years.

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

91%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 10 students (73% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

91%

100%

100%

91%

Data from 10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

100%

100%

91%

91%

100%

Data from 10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

66%

66%

83%

100%

77%

Data from 10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

100%

91%

Data from 10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

91%

91%

Data from 10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

100%

100%

91%

Data from 10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

91%

91%

83%

88%

Data from 10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

91% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

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 Philosophy.

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

95%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 30 students (79% 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

100%

87%

97%

86%

Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

90%

82%

87%

88%

91%

Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

64%

91%

97%

94%

74%

Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

97%

97%

Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

98%

93%

Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

80%

97%

97%

Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

98%

97%

54%

59%

Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

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

Data from 30 students (79% 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: German and Scandinavian studies

Data for entrants in 2021-23

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

Data from

15 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Philosophy

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

30 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Languages and area studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

35 students

UCAS Tariff points: Philosophy

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

25 students

75% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in German and Scandinavian studies 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.

After 1 year on the course: German and Scandinavian studies

Data for entrants in 2020-22

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

Data from

15 students.

80% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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: Philosophy

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

25 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 Language and area studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Language and area studies.

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

£24,500

Typical range: £23,000 - £31,000

Data from

20 people

(70% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

Typical range: £17,500 - £26,000

Data from

170 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

Typical range: £20,500 - £32,000

Data from

180 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Historical, philosophical and religious studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Historical, philosophical and religious studies.

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

£27,500

Typical range: £23,000 - £30,000

Data from

20 people

(75% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

Typical range: £17,000 - £27,000

Data from

150 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £33,000

Data from

170 people.


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

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 Languages and area studies.

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 (95% of those who were asked).

90% 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 Philosophy 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

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Languages and area studies 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

15 students (85% of those who were asked).

60% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Sports and fitness occupations
  • 5% Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals

40% In other work

  • 15% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • 15% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations

0% 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 Philosophy and religious studies 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

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

70% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Welfare Professionals
  • 15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

25% In other work

  • 5% Caring personal services
  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% 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

65% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Languages and area studies 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

10 students (85% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

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

65% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

45% 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 Historical, philosophical and religious studies.

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

25 students (75% of those who were asked)

65% Usefulness

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

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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