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BA Business Studies and Politics

University of Stirling

Institution
University of Stirling
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Business Studies and Politics
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
U12-BUSPOL
Median salary
£32,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 72 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 80%
  • Learning opportunities: 81%
  • Assessment and feedback: 74%
  • Academic support: 85%
  • Organisation and management: 83%
  • Learning resources: 92%
  • Student voice: 77%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 14%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

What graduates do next

Based on about 27 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Administrative occupations: 20%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
  • Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
  • Teaching Professionals: 10%
  • Finance Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 90%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 55%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 2%
  • North West: 2%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • London: 8%
  • South West: 1%
  • Scotland: 83%
  • Northern Ireland: 4%

Who gets in

Based on about 200 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 68%
  • Baccalaureate: 2%
  • A degree: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 25%
  • Other qualifications: 2%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Business Studies and Politics at University of Stirling earn?

The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £40,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Politics.

What do graduates of BA Business Studies and Politics at University of Stirling do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business Studies and Politics at University of Stirling?

80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Business Studies and Politics at University of Stirling?

The average entrant had 178 UCAS points.

Does BA Business Studies and Politics at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Business Studies and Politics at University of Stirling?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.