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BA (Hons) Philosophy

Cardiff University

1 Location : Cardiff University

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£25,000

15 months after the course for Philosophy and religious studies graduates at Cardiff University

Employment

89%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for None graduates at Cardiff University

40%

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

15 months after the course for Philosophy and religious studies graduates at Cardiff University

Student Satisfaction

70%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BA BA (Hons) Philosophy students at Cardiff University

78%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA (Hons) Philosophy students at Cardiff University

96%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA (Hons) Philosophy students at Cardiff University

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

70%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 25 students (56% 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

96%

88%

92%

83%

Data from

25 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

88%

75%

83%

75%

71%

Data from

25 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

67%

79%

88%

88%

75%

Data from

25 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

96%

96%

Data from

25 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

83%

83%

Data from

25 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

83%

87%

81%

Data from

25 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

91%

78%

64%

70%

Data from

25 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

68% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

25 students (59% 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

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

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 Philosophy and religious studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Philosophy and religious 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 Cardiff University

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £28,000

Data from

40 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

Typical range: £19,500 - £27,500

Data from

130 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £33,000

Data from

140 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£21,000

Typical range: £18,500 - £25,000

Data from

60 people.

35% of UK-resident Philosophy and religious studies graduates from Cardiff University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £23,500

Data from

175 people.

43% of UK-resident Philosophy and religious studies graduates from Cardiff University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £29,000

Data from

180 people.

39% of UK-resident Philosophy and religious studies graduates from Cardiff University are based in Wales.

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

89% 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 this and other courses in Philosophy and religious studies 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 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

105 students (52% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Philosophy and religious studies 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 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

70 students (52% of those who were asked).

59% In highly skilled work

  • 17% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 14% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • Less than 5% Welfare Professionals

34% In other work

  • 11% Administrative occupations
  • 6% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Sales occupations

6% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

78% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Philosophy and religious studies 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 2019-21

Data from

55 students (52% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

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

78% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

64% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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