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BA Politics

Nottingham Trent University

Institution
Nottingham Trent University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Politics
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
POLS016_1
Median salary
£32,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 92%
  • Learning opportunities: 91%
  • Assessment and feedback: 85%
  • Academic support: 96%
  • Organisation and management: 91%
  • Learning resources: 96%
  • Student voice: 85%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 81%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 4%
  • Left higher education: 14%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

What graduates do next

Based on about 37 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 76%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 8%
  • Unemployed: 6%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Finance Professionals: 5%
  • Teaching Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 60%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 30%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 8%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 25%
  • West Midlands: 12%
  • East of England: 12%
  • London: 24%
  • South East: 8%
  • South West: 5%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 78%
  • Access course: 3%
  • Foundation course: 1%
  • A degree: 2%
  • Other HE qualification: 11%
  • Other qualifications: 3%
  • No formal qualifications: 2%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Politics at Nottingham Trent University earn?

The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Politics.

What do graduates of BA Politics at Nottingham Trent University do next?

89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics at Nottingham Trent University?

92% 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 Nottingham Trent University?

The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Politics at Nottingham Trent University?

81% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.