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BA (Hons) Philosophy and Law

The University of Essex

1 Location : Colchester Campus

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 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 Law.

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.

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

84%

84% were positive about the teaching on the course.

93%

77%

83%

83%

Data from 200 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

80%

80% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

78%

83%

77%

79%

83%

Data from 200 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

76%

76% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

80%

74%

79%

84%

61%

Data from 200 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

89%

89% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

88%

91%

Data from 200 students (59% 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.

82%

73%

Data from 200 students (59% 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.

88%

94%

89%

Data from 200 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

75%

75% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

87%

76%

61%

73%

Data from 200 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

80% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 200 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

83% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 200 students (59% 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 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.

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

98%

98% were positive about the teaching on the course.

99%

99%

99%

97%

Data from 25 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

95%

95% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

99%

92%

97%

97%

88%

Data from 25 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

86%

86% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

80%

89%

90%

81%

91%

Data from 25 students (63% 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.

93%

97%

Data from 25 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

83%

83% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

91%

73%

Data from 25 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

96%

96% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

91%

96%

98%

Data from 25 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

83%

83% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

83%

88%

78%

69%

Data from 25 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

83% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 25 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

77% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 25 students (63% 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: Law

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

365 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

20 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Law

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

180 students

UCAS Tariff points: Philosophy

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

20 students

84% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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: Law

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

405 students.

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

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. 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

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 Law courses

For graduates from The University of Essex

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £28,000

Data from

40 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £29,500

Data from

70 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,500

Typical range: £25,000 - £38,500

Data from

80 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Law graduates in:

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,500

Data from

8585 people.

95% of UK-resident Law graduates from The University of Essex are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £31,000

Data from

13355 people.

97% of UK-resident Law 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

£29,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £40,500

Data from

15105 people.

100% of UK-resident Law 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 Philosophy courses

For graduates from The University of Essex

After 15 months

£23,500

Typical range: £20,000 - £26,000

Data from

15 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £29,500

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,500

Typical range: £23,000 - £34,500

Data from

60 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Philosophy graduates in:

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £31,500

Data from

1375 people.

100% of UK-resident Philosophy graduates from The University of Essex are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £33,000

Data from

2330 people.

100% of UK-resident Philosophy 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

£31,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,500 - £42,500

Data from

2515 people.

98% of UK-resident Philosophy graduates from The University of Essex are based in England.

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

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 Law.

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

130 students (52% 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

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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

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

75 students (52% of those who were asked).

62% In highly skilled work

  • 19% Legal professionals
  • 16% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 7% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
  • Less than 5% Protective service occupations
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

31% In other work

  • 11% Administrative occupations
  • 7% Sales occupations
  • 5% Secretarial and related occupations

7% 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 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

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

55% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

40% In other work

  • 25% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Secretarial and related occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • Less than 5% Customer service occupations

5% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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

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

50 students (50% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

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

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

60% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

20 students (55% of those who were asked)

15% Usefulness

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

60% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

35% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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