BSc (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy with a Foundation Year
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
Not Available
Foundation year
Compulsory
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Compulsory
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 Sociology.
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.
78%
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course
- Data from 190 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
81%
81% were positive about the teaching on the course.
93%
74%
80%
78%
Data from 195 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
79%
79% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
81%
81%
84%
74%
77%
Data from 195 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
72%
72% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
83%
84%
81%
48%
66%
Data from 195 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
80%
80% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
81%
80%
Data from 195 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
72%
72% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
74%
70%
Data from 195 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
87%
87% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
86%
87%
86%
Data from 195 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
76%
76% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
82%
81%
67%
76%
Data from 195 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
74% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 195 students (68% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
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 dataThe data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social policy.
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.
82%
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course
- Data from 15 students (61% 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.
100%
82%
76%
82%
Data from 15 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
86%
86% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
88%
94%
94%
76%
75%
Data from 15 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
84%
84% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
88%
88%
82%
82%
76%
Data from 15 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
94%
94% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
94%
94%
Data from 15 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
91%
91% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
94%
88%
Data from 15 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
94%
94% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
92%
94%
93%
Data from 15 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
85%
85% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
82%
93%
81%
60%
Data from 15 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
80% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 15 students (61% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
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 dataWhat 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.
Qualification types: Sociology
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
225 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
Qualification types: Social policy
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 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: Sociology
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
205 studentsUCAS Tariff points: Social policy
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 students84% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
245 students.
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Sociology.
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: Sociology
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
245 students.70% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 students.
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social policy.
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: Social policy
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 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 Sociology, social policy and anthropology courses
The data displayed is from students on courses in Sociology, social policy and anthropology.
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
£22,000
Typical range: £20,000 - £25,000
Data from
35 people(55% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£21,000
Typical range: £18,500 - £24,000
Data from
90 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£24,000
Typical range: £20,500 - £29,500
Data from
100 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
Average earnings for all full-time Sociology courses
For graduates from Swansea University
After 15 months
£22,000
Typical range: £20,000 - £25,000
Data from
30 people(55% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£21,000
Typical range: £18,500 - £24,000
Data from
70 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£25,000
Typical range: £21,500 - £29,500
Data from
75 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
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
84% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
75 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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
75 students (54% of those who were asked).95% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 students (55% 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 policy 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 (55% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology, social policy and anthropology.
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
45 students (55% of those who were asked).55% In highly skilled work
- 20% Welfare and housing associate professionals
- 15% Business and public service associate professionals
- 10% Protective service occupations
- 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
45% In other work
- 15% Elementary occupations
- 5% Administrative occupations
- 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
- 5% Caring personal services
- 5% Sales occupations
- 5% Customer service 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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
40 students (55% of those who were asked).50% In highly skilled work
- 20% Welfare and housing associate professionals
- 10% Business and public service associate professionals
- 10% Protective service occupations
- 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 5% Legal professionals
45% In other work
- 15% Elementary occupations
- 10% Administrative occupations
- 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
- 5% Sales occupations
- 5% Customer service 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
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
75% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
40 students (55% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology, social policy and anthropology.
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
40 students (55% of those who were asked)55% 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
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
35 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 2021-22
Data from
35 students (55% of those who were asked)60% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
80% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
60% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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