BA (Hons) International Relations and Sociology
1 Location : Derby Campus - Kedleston Road
Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
3 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Optional
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Optional
Study mode
Full time
Length
3 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Optional
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Optional
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 other courses in Social sciences.
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.
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 dataThe teaching on my course
84%
84% were positive about the teaching on the course.
90%
79%
78%
90%
Data from 180 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Learning opportunities
85%
85% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
85%
85%
89%
79%
87%
Data from 180 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Assessment and feedback
89%
89% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
85%
88%
91%
95%
86%
Data from 180 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Academic Support
87%
87% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
85%
88%
Data from 180 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Organisation and management
73%
73% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
72%
74%
Data from 180 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Learning resources
87%
87% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
86%
93%
84%
Data from 180 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Student voice
76%
76% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
89%
78%
61%
73%
Data from 180 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Mental wellbeing
80% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 180 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Freedom of expression
83% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 180 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology.
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.
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 dataThe teaching on my course
81%
81% were positive about the teaching on the course.
88%
72%
75%
89%
Data from 85 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Learning opportunities
80%
80% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
81%
78%
85%
73%
82%
Data from 85 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Assessment and feedback
87%
87% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
84%
87%
87%
96%
80%
Data from 85 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Academic Support
88%
88% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
88%
88%
Data from 85 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Organisation and management
82%
82% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
84%
81%
Data from 85 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Learning resources
88%
88% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
91%
94%
82%
Data from 85 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Student voice
74%
74% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
89%
78%
57%
68%
Data from 85 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Mental wellbeing
78% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 85 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
Freedom of expression
84% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 85 students (62% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2025-26
What 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.
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social sciences.
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.
Qualification types : Social sciences
Data for entrants in 2024-25
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
265 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
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology.
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.
Qualification types : Sociology
Data for entrants in 2024-25
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
80 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 sciences
Data for entrants in 2024-25
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
170 studentsUCAS Tariff points : Sociology
Data for entrants in 2024-25
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
65 students83% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2023-24
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
285 students.
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social sciences.
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.
After 1 year on the course: Social sciences
Data for entrants in 2023-24
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
285 students.87% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2023-24
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
135 students.
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology.
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.
After 1 year on the course: Sociology
Data for entrants in 2023-24
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
135 students.What you need to know about earnings data
- Labour markets change
- Salaries vary across regions in the UK
- There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
- Please note that the earnings figures given are nominal — they show the amount of cash someone got paid in the stated timeframe, without accounting for inflation.
- Read more about earnings
Median earnings for all full-time Social sciences courses
The data displayed is from students on courses in Social sciences.
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 Derby
After 15 months
£26,500
Typical range: £22,500 - £32,000
Data from
70 people(62% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£22,500
Typical range: £17,000 - £28,000
Data from
395 people.Data for students graduating 2016-18
After 5 years
£26,000
Typical range: £19,500 - £33,500
Data from
405 people.Data for students graduating 2016-18
Median earnings for all full-time Sociology courses
For graduates from University of Derby
After 15 months
£25,500
Typical range: £20,500 - £27,500
Data from
25 people(55% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£20,500
Typical range: £16,500 - £25,000
Data from
180 people.Data for students graduating 2016-18
After 5 years
£24,000
Typical range: £19,500 - £29,500
Data from
195 people.Data for students graduating 2016-18
What you need to know about employment data
- Labour markets vary and change over time
- Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
- Read more about employment
81% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
175 students (62% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social sciences.
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 2023-24
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
175 students (62% of those who were asked).80% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
60 students (54% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology.
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 2023-24
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
60 students (54% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social sciences.
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 2023-24
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
125 students (62% of those who were asked).47% In highly skilled work
- 14% Welfare Professionals
- 12% Welfare and housing associate professionals
- 5% Teaching Professionals
- 5% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
- Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
48% In other work
- 10% Caring personal services
- 10% Elementary occupations
- 9% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
- 7% Administrative occupations
- 7% Sales 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 other courses in Sociology.
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 2023-24
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
45 students (55% of those who were asked).35% In highly skilled work
- 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 5% Teaching Professionals
- 5% Business and public service associate professionals
- 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
- 5% Protective service occupations
60% In other work
- 20% Elementary occupations
- 10% Sales occupations
- 10% Administrative occupations
- 5% Caring personal services
- 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
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
What you need to know about the data
- Here you will find the percentages of graduates who, at 15 months after graduation, agreed that what they learned on their course was useful for what they were currently doing, that they found their work meaningful, and that their work fits with their future plans.
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
75% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2023-24
Data from
95 students (62% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Social sciences.
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 2023-24
Data from
95 students (62% of those who were asked)53% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
75% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
63% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
65% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2023-24
Data from
30 students (55% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology.
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 2023-24
Data from
30 students (55% of those who were asked)25% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
65% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
40% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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