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MA (Hons) Italian and Linguistics

University of Edinburgh

1 Location : Central

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 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 Linguistics.

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.

73%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 85 students (74% 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

87%

87% were positive about the teaching on the course.

93%

83%

93%

78%

Data from 85 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

73%

73% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

82%

71%

79%

66%

66%

Data from 85 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

65%

65% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

59%

81%

80%

42%

61%

Data from 85 students (74% 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.

84%

78%

Data from 85 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

72%

72% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

72%

71%

Data from 85 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

87%

87% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

84%

91%

84%

Data from 85 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

64%

64% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

77%

76%

40%

62%

Data from 85 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

51% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 85 students (74% 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 Italian 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.

70%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 20 students (57% 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

85%

85% were positive about the teaching on the course.

90%

90%

85%

79%

Data from 20 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

73%

73% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

85%

80%

70%

65%

65%

Data from 20 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

64%

64% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

65%

80%

85%

30%

60%

Data from 20 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

88%

88% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

95%

80%

Data from 20 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

78%

78% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

80%

71%

Data from 20 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

90%

90% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

80%

95%

95%

Data from 20 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

65%

65% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

84%

75%

40%

71%

Data from 20 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

37% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 20 students (57% 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: Linguistics

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

55 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Italian studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

20 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Linguistics

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

45 students

UCAS Tariff points: Italian studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

20 students

93% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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: Linguistics

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

70 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 Italian studies.

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: Italian studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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 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 Edinburgh

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £30,500

Data from

140 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £31,000

Data from

320 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,500

Typical range: £24,000 - £40,000

Data from

340 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Language and area studies graduates in:

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

545 people.

31% of UK-resident Language and area studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £25,500

Data from

1005 people.

43% of UK-resident Language and area studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £32,000

Data from

1100 people.

40% of UK-resident Language and area studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Languages and area studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Languages 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 Edinburgh

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £32,000

Data from

70 people

(51% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £33,000

Data from

155 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

Typical range: £25,500 - £45,500

Data from

165 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Languages and area studies graduates in:

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £28,000

Data from

240 people.

24% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,500

Data from

415 people.

35% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £33,000

Data from

470 people.

34% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from University of Edinburgh 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

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 Linguistics.

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 (65% of those who were asked).

84% 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 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

190 students (51% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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

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 (65% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Legal professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

25% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations

5% 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 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

135 students (51% of those who were asked).

79% In highly skilled work

  • 23% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 12% Teaching Professionals
  • 8% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 7% Finance Professionals
  • 6% Media Professionals
  • 6% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals

18% In other work

  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Sales occupations

3% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

85% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Linguistics 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

20 students (60% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

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

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

70% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

71% of graduates find their current work meaningful

    • Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
    • Data for students graduating 2020-22

    • Data from

      105 students (51% of those who were asked)

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

105 students (51% of those who were asked)

44% Usefulness

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

71% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

67% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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