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BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Swansea University

1 Location : Swansea University - Singleton Campus

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

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

91%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 10 students (73% 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

100%

82%

91%

82%

Data from

10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

82%

91%

82%

91%

82%

Data from

10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

73%

91%

91%

100%

91%

Data from

10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

91%

91%

Data from

10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

82%

80%

Data from

10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

91%

91%

89%

Data from

10 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

73%

82%

55%

55%

Data from

10 students (73% 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

10 students (73% 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

93% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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: Economics

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

140 students.

93% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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.

After 1 year on the course: Politics

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

100 students.

75% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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: Philosophy

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

10 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 Economics courses

For graduates from Swansea University

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £32,500

Data from

30 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£28,500

Typical range: £23,500 - £34,500

Data from

150 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£38,000

Typical range: £28,000 - £50,500

Data from

155 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Economics graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£24,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £27,000

Data from

95 people.

15% of UK-resident Economics graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£28,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,000 - £36,000

Data from

160 people.

20% of UK-resident Economics graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,500 - £46,500

Data from

145 people.

18% of UK-resident Economics graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Politics courses

For graduates from Swansea University

After 15 months

£25,500

Typical range: £20,000 - £30,000

Data from

20 people

(70% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

Typical range: £19,500 - £29,000

Data from

100 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £35,000

Data from

95 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Politics graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £27,000

Data from

100 people.

20% of UK-resident Politics graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £25,000

Data from

170 people.

27% of UK-resident Politics graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £30,500

Data from

150 people.

22% of UK-resident Politics graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Historical, philosophical and religious studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Historical, philosophical 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 Swansea University

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £19,000 - £25,000

Data from

35 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

Typical range: £17,500 - £25,000

Data from

300 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

Typical range: £20,500 - £30,500

Data from

330 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Historical, philosophical and religious studies graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£21,000

Typical range: £19,000 - £25,000

Data from

290 people.

25% of UK-resident Historical, philosophical and religious studies graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£19,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,000 - £23,500

Data from

795 people.

38% of UK-resident Historical, philosophical and religious studies graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£23,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,500 - £28,000

Data from

815 people.

36% of UK-resident Historical, philosophical and religious studies graduates from Swansea 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

90% 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 Economics.

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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

90% 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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

92% 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 Historical, philosophical and religious 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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

105 students (66% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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

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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

70% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Finance Professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Engineering professionals

25% In other work

  • 20% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations

5% 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 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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

75% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Media Professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Natural and social science professionals

25% In other work

  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 5% Elementary occupations

0% 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 Historical, philosophical and religious 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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

60 students (66% of those who were asked).

44% In highly skilled work

  • 14% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 7% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Protective service occupations
  • Less than 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals

52% In other work

  • 13% Administrative occupations
  • 12% Sales occupations
  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Customer service occupations
  • Less than 5% Skilled trades occupations
  • Less than 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

4% 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 Economics.

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 2020-21

Data from

35 students (65% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

85% 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 2020-21

Data from

20 students (70% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

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

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

85% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Historical, philosophical and religious 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 2020-21

Data from

50 students (65% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

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

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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