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BA (Hons) Philosophy

University of Reading

1 Location : University of Reading

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£24,000

15 months after the course for Philosophy graduates at University of Reading

Employment

80%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BA (Hons) Philosophy graduates at University of Reading

45%

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

15 months after the course for BA (Hons) Philosophy graduates at University of Reading

75%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BA (Hons) Philosophy students at University of Reading

67%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA (Hons) Philosophy students at University of Reading

92%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA (Hons) Philosophy students at University of Reading

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

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

83%

75%

100%

83%

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

100%

83%

58%

83%

75%

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

75%

83%

92%

100%

67%

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

92%

92%

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

75%

75%

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

100%

100%

100%

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

75%

67%

50%

80%

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

73% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

80% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

80% 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

30 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 Philosophy courses

For graduates from University of Reading

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £27,000

Data from

10 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,000

Typical range: £15,500 - £27,500

Data from

50 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,500

Typical range: £20,000 - £34,000

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £30,000

Data from

1350 people.

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

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £32,000

Data from

2495 people.

100% of UK-resident Philosophy graduates from University of Reading are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £41,000

Data from

2575 people.

99% of UK-resident Philosophy graduates from University of Reading are based in England.

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

80% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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

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 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

70% In highly skilled work

  • 40% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Media Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

25% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 5% Elementary 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 over the previous two years.

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 2019-21

Data from

15 students (65% 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.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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