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BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and 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

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 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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

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

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

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.

79%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 15 students (62% 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

89%

89% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

93%

86%

79%

Data from 15 students (62% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

87%

87% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

86%

93%

100%

64%

93%

Data from 15 students (62% 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.

86%

86%

71%

71%

64%

Data from 15 students (62% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

96%

96% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

100%

93%

Data from 15 students (62% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

64%

64% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

64%

58%

Data from 15 students (62% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

86%

86% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

64%

100%

93%

Data from 15 students (62% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

86%

86% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

93%

92%

79%

75%

Data from 15 students (62% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

71% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 15 students (62% 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

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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.

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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: Environmental sciences

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

30 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership. Find out more

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

£26,000

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

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £37,500

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Politics graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £29,500

Data from

390 people.

85% of UK-resident Politics graduates from University of Stirling are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £28,500

Data from

440 people.

75% of UK-resident Politics graduates from University of Stirling are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,000 - £34,000

Data from

475 people.

75% of UK-resident Politics graduates from University of Stirling are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Geography, earth and environmental studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Geography, earth and environmental studies.

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

£25,500

Typical range: £24,000 - £27,000

Data from

15 people

(75% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,000

Typical range: £19,000 - £25,500

Data from

60 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £32,000

Data from

65 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £30,000

Data from

365 people.

85% of UK-resident Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates from University of Stirling are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £28,000

Data from

595 people.

83% of UK-resident Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates from University of Stirling are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £24,500 - £34,500

Data from

650 people.

83% of UK-resident Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates from University of Stirling 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 Politics.

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

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

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 Environmental sciences 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

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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

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

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Geography, earth and environmental studies.

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

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

75% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Engineering professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

15% In other work

  • 5% Administrative occupations

10% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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

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

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.

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Geography, earth and environmental studies.

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

20 students (75% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

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

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

85% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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