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BA (Hons) Politics

University of Stirling

1 Location : University of Stirling - Stirling Campus

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

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£26,500

15 months after the course for Politics graduates at University of Stirling

Employment

100%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BA (Hons) Politics graduates at University of Stirling

35%

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

15 months after the course for BA (Hons) Politics graduates at University of Stirling

Student Satisfaction

72%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BA Politics students at University of Stirling

84%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA Politics students at University of Stirling

82%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA Politics students at University of Stirling

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 Politics.

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.

72%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 75 students (69% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

89%

81%

83%

81%

Data from

75 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

88%

86%

86%

76%

72%

Data from

75 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

83%

85%

84%

84%

78%

Data from

75 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

92%

82%

Data from

75 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

79%

81%

Data from

75 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

79%

85%

87%

Data from

75 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

89%

84%

64%

63%

Data from

75 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

55% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

75 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

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

90% 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 2019-21

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 Politics courses

For graduates from University of Stirling

After 15 months

£26,500

Typical range: £17,500 - £27,500

Data from

15 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

Typical range: £18,500 - £29,000

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £37,500

Data from

60 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Politics graduates in:

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After 15 months

£24,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

370 people.

80% of UK-resident Politics graduates from University of Stirling are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,000 - £28,000

Data from

535 people.

81% of UK-resident Politics graduates from University of Stirling are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,500 - £33,000

Data from

545 people.

78% of UK-resident Politics graduates from University of Stirling are based in Scotland.

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

100% 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

15 students (70% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (70% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Welfare and housing associate professionals

35% In other work

  • 25% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Skilled trades occupations

0% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

65% 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)

35% Usefulness

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

65% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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