BA Politics and Social Policy
What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 45%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
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 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics and Social Policy at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £28,000 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 £1,000 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BA Politics and Social Policy at University of Stirling 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 and Social Policy at University of Stirling?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics and Social Policy at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics and Social Policy 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 and Social Policy at University of Stirling?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.