BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy
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
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 Social policy.
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.
83%
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course
- Data from 25 students (71% 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%
79%
92%
71%
Data from 25 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
83%
83% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
83%
75%
92%
83%
79%
Data from 25 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
73%
73% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
67%
79%
79%
67%
75%
Data from 25 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
83%
83% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
79%
88%
Data from 25 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
73%
73% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
71%
74%
Data from 25 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
86%
86% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
78%
100%
77%
Data from 25 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
82%
82% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
92%
83%
70%
76%
Data from 25 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
50% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 25 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
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 dataThe 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.
87%
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course
- Data from 70 students (67% 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
85%
85% were positive about the teaching on the course.
95%
87%
86%
74%
Data from 70 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
85%
85% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
84%
91%
91%
82%
75%
Data from 70 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
83%
83% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
86%
89%
84%
80%
73%
Data from 70 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
89%
89% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
93%
85%
Data from 70 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
86%
86% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
87%
86%
Data from 70 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
91%
91% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
88%
93%
91%
Data from 70 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
82%
82% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
93%
86%
66%
66%
Data from 70 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 70 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
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 dataWhat 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.
Qualification types: Social policy
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
Qualification types: Politics
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
65 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points: Social policy
Data for entrants in 2021-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 studentsUCAS Tariff points: Politics
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
50 students70% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 students.
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social policy.
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: Social policy
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 students.90% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
70 students.
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. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
After 1 year on the course: Politics
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
70 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 Sociology, social policy and anthropology courses
The data displayed is from students on courses in Sociology, social policy and anthropology.
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 Stirling
After 15 months
£23,000
Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000
Data from
15 people(50% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£24,500
Typical range: £18,000 - £28,000
Data from
70 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£27,500
Typical range: £22,000 - £33,000
Data from
80 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
Average earnings for all full-time Politics courses
For graduates from University of Stirling
After 15 months
£26,000
Typical range: £22,500 - £28,500
Data from
10 people(60% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£25,000
Typical range: £19,500 - £29,000
Data from
45 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£29,500
Typical range: £22,000 - £37,500
Data from
45 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
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
95% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
20 students (60% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social policy 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).85% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
30 students (60% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
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.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
30 students (60% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social policy 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
15 students (60% of those who were asked).25% In highly skilled work
- 10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
- 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 5% Natural and social science professionals
- 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
- 5% Protective service occupations
- 5% Business and public service associate professionals
70% In other work
- 25% Administrative occupations
- 20% Sales occupations
- 10% Caring personal services
- 5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
Occupation types 15 months after the course
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.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
20 students (60% of those who were asked).60% In highly skilled work
- 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
- 10% Business and public service associate professionals
- 10% Natural and social science professionals
- 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
- 5% Finance Professionals
35% In other work
- 15% Administrative occupations
- 10% Sales occupations
- 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
65% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2020-22
Data from
10 students (60% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social policy 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
10 students (60% of those who were asked)40% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
65% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
50% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
75% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
15 students (60% of those who were asked)
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.
Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
15 students (60% of those who were asked)60% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
75% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
60% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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