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BA (Hons) Creative Practice

University of the West of Scotland

1 Location : Ayr

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

2 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

2 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£23,000

15 months after the course for Design, and creative and performing arts graduates at University of the West of Scotland

Employment

85%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Creative arts and design graduates at University of the West of Scotland

Graduate views

25%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Design, and creative and performing arts graduates at University of the West of Scotland

Student views

58%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BA Creative arts and design students at University of the West of Scotland

Student views

69%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA Creative arts and design students at University of the West of Scotland

Student views

89%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA Creative arts and design students at University of the West of Scotland

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 Creative arts and design.

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.

58%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 50 students (81% 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

84%

84% were positive about the teaching on the course.

96%

81%

76%

83%

Data from 50 students (85% 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.

83%

68%

90%

78%

69%

Data from 50 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

79%

79% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

81%

83%

85%

78%

67%

Data from 50 students (85% 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.

88%

89%

Data from 50 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

58%

58% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

56%

59%

Data from 50 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

77%

77% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

59%

92%

83%

Data from 50 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

69%

69% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

78%

69%

61%

56%

Data from 50 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 50 students (85% 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

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

70 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

25 students

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

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Creative arts and design.

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.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

50 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 Design, and creative and performing arts courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Design, and creative and performing arts.

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 the West of Scotland

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £27,000

Data from

25 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£17,000

Typical range: £13,000 - £21,000

Data from

340 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£20,500

Typical range: £15,500 - £26,500

Data from

345 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Design, and creative and performing arts graduates in:

After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £25,000

Data from

1015 people.

85% of UK-resident Design, and creative and performing arts graduates from University of the West of Scotland are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£18,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £13,500 - £23,500

Data from

2320 people.

96% of UK-resident Design, and creative and performing arts graduates from University of the West of Scotland are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£22,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £28,500

Data from

2285 people.

93% of UK-resident Design, and creative and performing arts graduates from University of the West of Scotland 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 Creative arts and design 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 (50% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Creative arts and design 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

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

35% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals

60% In other work

  • 30% Sales occupations
  • 30% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Process, plant and machine operatives

5% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

50% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Design, and creative and performing arts.

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

25 students (50% of those who were asked)

25% Usefulness

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

50% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

30% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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