BA Business Studies and Politics
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What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 200 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 37 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- 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 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 69%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 21%
- Other qualifications: 6%
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?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business Studies and Politics at University of Stirling?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business Studies and Politics at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 166 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?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.