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BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics

Swansea University

1 Location : Swansea University - Singleton Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

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

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 is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

89%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 65 students (76% 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

94%

94% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

92%

97%

91%

Data from 65 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

89%

89% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

89%

93%

87%

88%

91%

Data from 65 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

90%

90% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

85%

87%

92%

95%

96%

Data from 65 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

95%

95% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

97%

93%

Data from 65 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

86%

86% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

89%

86%

Data from 65 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

92%

92% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

91%

93%

95%

Data from 65 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

81%

81% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

95%

91%

83%

62%

Data from 65 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

92% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 65 students (79% 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

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

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

69%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 20 students (85% 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

84%

84% were positive about the teaching on the course.

93%

71%

90%

74%

Data from 20 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

84%

84% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

81%

90%

81%

83%

74%

Data from 20 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

83%

83% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

77%

83%

83%

79%

67%

Data from 20 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

91%

91% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

90%

90%

Data from 20 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

84%

84% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

81%

88%

Data from 20 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

80%

80% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

74%

64%

75%

Data from 20 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

66%

66% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

71%

64%

67%

53%

Data from 20 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

52% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 20 students (85% 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 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 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 2021-22

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 2021-22

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 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 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

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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