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MA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics

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

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 Economics.

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.

64%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 170 students (58% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

83%

67%

84%

77%

Data from

170 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

73%

74%

68%

55%

67%

Data from

170 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

61%

78%

69%

49%

38%

Data from

170 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

80%

67%

Data from

170 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

71%

81%

Data from

170 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

82%

86%

88%

Data from

170 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

82%

64%

49%

47%

Data from

170 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

63% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

170 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

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 Politics.

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.

64%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 205 students (56% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

91%

82%

88%

75%

Data from

205 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

86%

68%

84%

55%

62%

Data from

205 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

54%

66%

69%

44%

53%

Data from

205 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

81%

75%

Data from

205 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

68%

64%

Data from

205 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

80%

92%

80%

Data from

205 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

82%

64%

36%

45%

Data from

205 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

48% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

205 students (57% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

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.

69%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 110 students (53% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

96%

87%

94%

75%

Data from

85 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

84%

73%

72%

62%

61%

Data from

85 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

61%

78%

65%

59%

58%

Data from

85 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

84%

77%

Data from

85 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

76%

75%

Data from

85 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

84%

88%

88%

Data from

85 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

85%

73%

42%

48%

Data from

85 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

43% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

85 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

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

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

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

35 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 Economics courses

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£33,500

Typical range: £28,000 - £40,000

Data from

55 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£33,000

Typical range: £26,500 - £46,500

Data from

105 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£46,000

Typical range: £33,500 - £61,500

Data from

115 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

£27,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £30,500

Data from

225 people.

21% of UK-resident Economics graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£28,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,500 - £37,000

Data from

300 people.

40% of UK-resident Economics graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£35,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £27,500 - £45,000

Data from

285 people.

36% of UK-resident Economics graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Politics courses

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£26,500

Typical range: £24,000 - £30,000

Data from

30 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,000

Typical range: £20,500 - £33,000

Data from

85 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,500

Typical range: £25,000 - £43,000

Data from

90 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Politics graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£24,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

370 people.

40% of UK-resident Politics graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,000 - £28,000

Data from

535 people.

57% of UK-resident Politics graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,500 - £33,000

Data from

545 people.

53% of UK-resident Politics graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

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 Edinburgh

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

125 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £31,000

Data from

410 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,500

Typical range: £23,500 - £38,500

Data from

405 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Historical, philosophical and religious studies graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £27,000

Data from

590 people.

35% of UK-resident Historical, philosophical and religious studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,000 - £26,000

Data from

965 people.

45% of UK-resident Historical, philosophical and religious studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £31,500

Data from

1050 people.

46% of UK-resident Historical, philosophical and religious studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

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

92% 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 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

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

88% 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.

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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

60 students (51% 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 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.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

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 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

92% In highly skilled work

  • 45% Finance Professionals
  • 24% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Teaching Professionals
  • Less than 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
  • Less than 5% Media Professionals
  • Less than 5% Protective service occupations

5% In other work

  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Administrative occupations

3% 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 Politics.

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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

75% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Media Professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

15% In other work

  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Process, plant and machine operatives

10% 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 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.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

63% In highly skilled work

  • 21% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 9% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 6% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Welfare Professionals

32% In other work

  • 9% Administrative occupations
  • 9% Elementary occupations
  • 6% 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

88% 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 2019-21

Data from

60 students (55% of those who were asked)

49% Usefulness

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

88% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

86% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

95% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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

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

40 students (50% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

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

95% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

70% of graduates find their current work meaningful

    • Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
    • Data for students graduating 2020-21
    • Data from

      145 students (50% of those who were asked)

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 2020-21

Data from

145 students (50% of those who were asked)

39% Usefulness

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

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

62% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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