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BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics with Professional Placement Year

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Some data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic, which may have had an effect on their responses.
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Bath Spa University

1 Location : Newton Park Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Student Satisfaction

77%

of final year Social sciences students at Bath Spa University agreed they were satisfied with the course

Average Earnings for

21,500

£21,500

15 months after the course for Social sciences graduates at Bath Spa University

Employment

90%

go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course

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

77%

"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course"

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

120 students (76% of those who were asked)

All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

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.

The teaching on my course

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

120 students
(76% of those who were asked)

Learning opportunities

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

120 students
(76% of those who were asked)

Assessment and feedback

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

120 students
(76% of those who were asked)

Academic Support

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

120 students
(76% of those who were asked)

Organisation and management

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

120 students
(76% of those who were asked)

Learning resources

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

120 students
(76% of those who were asked)

Learning community

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

120 students
(76% of those who were asked)

Student voice

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

120 students
(76% of those who were asked)

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83%

of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

Data from

180 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

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

Data from

180 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 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 Bath Spa University

After 15 months

£21,500

Typical range: £19,000 - £24,500

Data from

20 people

(60% of those asked).

Students graduating during 2018-2020.

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,500

Typical range: £17,000 - £24,000

Data from

55 people.


Students graduating during 2012-2014.

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,000

Typical range: £18,500 - £29,500

Data from

55 people.


Students graduating during 2012-2014.

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £30,000

Data from

14955 people.

90% of UK-resident Social sciences graduates from Bath Spa University are employed in England.

Students graduating during 2018-2020.

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,500 - £30,500

Data from

37740 people.

94% of UK-resident Social sciences graduates from Bath Spa University are based in England.

Students graduating during 2012-2014.

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £38,000

Data from

38550 people.

90% of UK-resident Social sciences graduates from Bath Spa University are based in England.

Students graduating during 2012-2014.

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

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.

Data from

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

Read more about employment

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.

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.

Data from

45 students

(60% 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.

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.

Data from

30 students

(60% of those who were asked).

45%

In highly skilled work

15%

Protective service occupations

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

5%

Media Professionals

5%

Information Technology Professionals

50%

In other work

20%

Administrative occupations

10%

Sales occupations

5%

Elementary occupations

5%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

5%

Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

5%

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

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.

Data from

25 students (60% 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 from students graduating during 2018-2020.

Data from

25 students (60% of those who were asked)

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

My current work is meaningful.

My current work fits with my future plans.

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