BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics with Professional Placement Year
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
Course data summary
Average Earnings
£24,000
15 months after the course for Social sciences graduates at Bath Spa University
Employment
91%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for Social sciences graduates at Bath Spa University
Graduate views
55%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for Social sciences graduates at Bath Spa University
Student views
70%
The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.
Final year BA Social sciences students at Bath Spa University
Student views
79%
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.
Final year BA Social sciences students at Bath Spa University
Student views
85%
Teaching staff have supported my learning well.
Final year BA Social sciences students at Bath Spa University
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 Social sciences.
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.
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
85%
85% were positive about the teaching on the course.
96%
84%
83%
76%
Data from 85 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
75%
75% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
86%
74%
74%
74%
70%
Data from 85 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
73%
73% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
76%
74%
76%
67%
71%
Data from 85 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
85%
85% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
86%
85%
Data from 85 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
78%
78% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
82%
74%
Data from 85 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
83%
83% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
82%
86%
83%
Data from 85 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
71%
71% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
72%
79%
63%
77%
Data from 85 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
88% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 85 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
87% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 85 students (70% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
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.
Qualification types
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
25 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
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 students87% 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
165 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
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
165 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
£24,000
Typical range: £22,000 - £26,000
Data from
25 people(55% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£21,000
Typical range: £16,500 - £25,500
Data from
40 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£25,000
Typical range: £19,500 - £29,000
Data from
45 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
91% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
60 students (56% 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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
60 students (56% 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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
50 students (55% of those who were asked).45% In highly skilled work
- 15% Business and public service associate professionals
- 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
- 5% Teaching Professionals
50% In other work
- 15% Administrative occupations
- 10% Elementary occupations
- 5% Sales occupations
- 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
- 5% Customer service occupations
- 5% Secretarial and related 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
70% 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 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 2021-22
Data from
35 students (55% of those who were asked)55% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
70% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
70% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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