BA Politics
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 80%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £34,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics at University of Stirling 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 University of Stirling?
98% 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 University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Does BA 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 Politics at University of Stirling?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.