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: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
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: 15%
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 £23,500 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 2023-24).
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 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics at Leeds Beckett University?
The average entrant had 97 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.