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BA (Hons) Liberal Arts

The University of Essex

1 Location : Colchester Campus

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Others in language and area 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.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

89%

89% were positive about the teaching on the course.

97%

90%

88%

82%

Data from 95 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

86%

86% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

91%

90%

83%

81%

83%

Data from 95 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

89%

89% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

92%

89%

93%

91%

81%

Data from 95 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

95%

95% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

94%

96%

Data from 95 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

87%

87% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

86%

88%

Data from 95 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

93%

93% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

94%

93%

91%

Data from 95 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

81%

81% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

91%

88%

63%

82%

Data from 95 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

72% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 95 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

90% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 95 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Liberal arts (non-specific).

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.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

94%

94% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

86%

100%

88%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

78%

78% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

62%

95%

69%

94%

69%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

83%

83% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

83%

91%

91%

78%

74%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

95%

95% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

94%

95%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

94%

94% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

95%

92%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

94%

94% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

97%

93%

92%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

74%

74% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

91%

80%

51%

79%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

57% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

86% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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: Others in language and area studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

40 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Liberal arts (non-specific)

Data for entrants in 2021-23

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

Data from

20 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Others in language and area studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

30 students

UCAS Tariff points: Liberal arts (non-specific)

Data for entrants in 2021-23

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

Data from

15 students

70% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Others in language and area 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: Others in language and area studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

40 students.

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

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Liberal arts (non-specific) 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. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Liberal arts (non-specific)

Data for entrants in 2020-22

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 Others in language and area studies courses

For graduates from The University of Essex

After 15 months

£23,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

15 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

Typical range: £18,500 - £30,500

Data from

25 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

Typical range: £20,000 - £32,000

Data from

30 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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

After 15 months

£27,500

Typical range: £24,000 - £31,500

Data from

785 people.

100% of UK-resident Others in language and area studies graduates from The University of Essex are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,000 - £34,000

Data from

1445 people.

95% of UK-resident Others in language and area studies graduates from The University of Essex are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £25,500 - £43,500

Data from

1530 people.

95% of UK-resident Others in language and area studies graduates from The University of Essex are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Combined and general studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Combined and general 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 The University of Essex

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £30,000

Data from

15 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 5 years

No data available

This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

View for all full-time Combined and general studies graduates in:

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £31,000

Data from

640 people.

100% of UK-resident Combined and general studies graduates from The University of Essex are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

After 5 years

No data available

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

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 Others in language and area studies 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

30 students (60% 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 Combined and general 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.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Others in language and area studies 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

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

70% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 15% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Media Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals

25% In other work

  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • Less than 5% Secretarial and related 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 Combined and general 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.

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% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Nursing Professionals
  • 10% Therapy professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • Less than 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

30% In other work

  • 10% Secretarial and related occupations
  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Caring personal services
  • Less than 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

5% 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 Others in language and area studies 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.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

15 students (60% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

70% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

90% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Combined and general studies 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.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

75% Usefulness

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

90% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

85% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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