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MA (Hons) Philosophy and Mathematics

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 Mathematics.

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.

69%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 155 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

83%

65%

90%

83%

Data from 160 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

79%

73%

72%

64%

67%

Data from 160 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

66%

76%

68%

59%

54%

Data from 160 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

82%

71%

Data from 160 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

67%

72%

Data from 160 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

83%

83%

85%

Data from 160 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

88%

62%

41%

48%

Data from 160 students (58% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

65% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 160 students (58% 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 Philosophy.

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 150 students (68% 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

92%

81%

93%

71%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

83%

69%

74%

57%

58%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

61%

76%

70%

37%

57%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

85%

79%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

67%

74%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

73%

89%

83%

Data from 150 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

84%

66%

35%

45%

Data from 150 students (68% 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 150 students (68% 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

100% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

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

Data for entrants in 2020-22

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 Mathematical sciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Mathematical sciences.

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

£34,000

Typical range: £29,000 - £37,000

Data from

30 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,500

Typical range: £25,000 - £40,000

Data from

65 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£35,000

Typical range: £28,000 - £46,000

Data from

70 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Philosophy courses

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £28,000 - £36,500

Data from

15 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

Typical range: £17,000 - £32,000

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,500

Typical range: £22,500 - £37,500

Data from

55 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

73% 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 Mathematics.

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

65 students (61% 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 this and other courses in Philosophy.

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

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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

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

40 students (60% of those who were asked).

85% In highly skilled work

  • 30% Information Technology Professionals
  • 25% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Engineering professionals
  • 5% Protective service occupations

10% In other work

  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Administrative 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 this and other courses in Philosophy.

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

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

70% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Media Professionals
  • 10% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

30% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Skilled trades occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

0% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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

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

30 students (60% of those who were asked)

75% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% 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 Philosophy.

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

25 students (55% of those who were asked)

50% 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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