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BA Politics

Leeds Beckett University

Institution
Leeds Beckett University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Politics
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
POLTS_B442
Median salary
£27,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 86%
  • Learning opportunities: 88%
  • Assessment and feedback: 81%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 91%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 75%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 55%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 15%
  • Unemployed: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Customer service occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 45%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 35%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 20%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 43%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 3%
  • London: 11%
  • South East: 10%
  • South West: 1%
  • Scotland: 3%
  • Northern Ireland: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 85%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%
  • Other qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Politics at Leeds Beckett University earn?

The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £34,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Politics.

What do graduates of BA Politics at Leeds Beckett University do next?

85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics at Leeds Beckett University?

86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Politics at Leeds Beckett University?

The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.

Does BA Politics at Leeds Beckett University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Politics at Leeds Beckett University?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.