UNISTATS. Course statistics. PDF report. 24 Jun Manufacturing Engineering. Birmingham Metropolitan College

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1 UNISTATS Compare official course data from universities and colleges PDF report Course statistics 24 Jun 2016 Head office 4 Jennens Road B4 7PS Notes Telephone: Fax: Data provided by: HEFCE unistats.gov.uk

2 UNISTATS - Overview (1) Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course Staff are good at explaining things Staff have made the subject interesting Feedback on my work has been prompt Feedback on my work has helped me clarify things I did not understand I have received sufficient advice and support with my studies The library resources and services are good enough for my needs I have been able to access general IT resources when I needed to 2

3 UNISTATS - Overview (1) I am satisfied with the Students' Union at my institution 3

4 UNISTATS - Overview (2) Average salary six months after the course Typical salary range Average salary across the UK after taking a similar course after six months (salary range) after 40 months (salary range) Accreditation No. 4

5 UNISTATS - Overview (3) After the course Go on to work and/or study 95% Now working 75% Doing further study 5% Studying and working 15% Unemployed 5% Other 0% Employment six months after the course In a professional or managerial job 75% Not in a professional or managerial job 25% 5

6 UNISTATS - Overview (3) In an unknown job type 0% 6

7 UNISTATS - Overview (4) Average annual fee for students from England This may be lower for some students who are eligible for fee support for students from N. Ireland for students from Scotland for students from Wales Could fees increase with inflation? Do the fees vary by year? Financial support Is there a fee waiver available? No. Is there means-tested support available? Yes. 7

8 UNISTATS - Overview (4) Is there non-means-tested support available? No. Typical annual cost of university/college accommodation Typical annual cost of private accommodation 1,600-4,640. Number of university/college beds 8

9 UNISTATS - Overview (5) % time in lectures, seminars and similar 70% Year 1 70% Year 2 70% % time in independent study Year 1 30% Year 2 30% % time on placement (if relevant to course) Year 1 0% Year 2 0% 9

10 UNISTATS - Overview (6) % coursework 72% Year 1 73% Year 2 72% % written exams Year 1 20% Year 2 25% % practical exams Year 1 7% Year 2 3% Are there other things which students must do to complete this course? No. 10

11 UNISTATS - Overview (6) Proportion of course available in Welsh 0%. 11

12 UNISTATS - Student satisfaction (1) Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course Staff are good at explaining things Staff have made the subject interesting Staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching The course is intellectually stimulating 12

13 UNISTATS - Student satisfaction (2) The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance Assessment arrangements and marking have been fair Feedback on my work has been prompt I have received detailed comments on my work Feedback on my work has helped me clarify things I did not understand 13

14 UNISTATS - Student satisfaction (3) I have received sufficient advice and support with my studies I have been able to contact staff when I needed to Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices The timetable works efficiently as far as my activities are concerned Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively The course is well organised and is running smoothly 14

15 UNISTATS - Student satisfaction (4) The library resources and services are good enough for my needs I have been able to access general IT resources when I needed to I have been able to access specialised equipment, facilities, or rooms when I needed to The course has helped me to present myself with confidence My communication skills have improved As a result of the course, I feel confident in tackling unfamiliar problems 15

16 UNISTATS - Student satisfaction (6) I am satisfied with the Students' Union at my institution 16

17 UNISTATS - Employment & accreditation (1) Average salary six months after the course Typical salary range Average salary across the UK after taking a similar course after six months (salary range) after 40 months (salary range) 17

18 UNISTATS - Employment & accreditation (2) Go on to work and/or study 95% Now working 75% Doing further study 5% Studying and working 15% Unemployed 5% Other 0% Employment six months after the course In a professional or managerial job 75% Not in a professional or managerial job 25% In an unknown job type 0% 18

19 UNISTATS - Employment & accreditation (2) Accreditation No. 19

20 UNISTATS - Cost & accommodation (1) Average annual fee for students from England This may be lower for some students who are eligible for fee support for students from N. Ireland for students from Scotland for students from Wales Could fees increase with inflation? Do the fees vary by year? Is there a fee waiver available? No. Is there means-tested support available? Yes. Is there non-means-tested support available? No. 20

21 UNISTATS - Cost & accommodation (1) Typical annual cost of university/college accommodation Typical annual cost of private accommodation 1,600-4,640. Number of university/college beds 21

22 UNISTATS - Study information (1) % time in lectures, seminars and similar 70% Year 1 70% Year 2 70% % time in independent study Year 1 30% Year 2 30% % time on placement (if relevant to course) Year 1 0% Year 2 0% 22

23 UNISTATS - Study information (2) % coursework 72% Year 1 73% Year 2 72% % written exams Year 1 20% Year 2 25% % practical exams Year 1 7% Year 2 3% Are there other things which students must do to complete this course? No. 23

24 UNISTATS - Study information (3) Class of degree 1st class degree Upper 2nd class degree Lower 2nd class degree Other honours / pass without honours Ordinary degree Degree that is not subject to classification 24

25 UNISTATS - Study information (4) What students are doing 1 year after starting the course Continue at the university or college 75%. Complete the course they enrolled on 5%. Complete a different award from the one they enrolled on 0%. Are taking a break from their studies 0%. Left before completing their course 20%. Proportion of course available in Welsh 0%. 25

26 UNISTATS - Entry information (1) Entry qualifications Degree (or equivalent) or higher qualification 0%. Different higher education qualification 0%. A Levels Scottish Advanced Highers or similar 100%. Baccalaureate 0%. Completed Access Course 0%. Foundation course 0%. No/unknown prior qualifications 0%. Other 0%. 26

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29 UNISTATS Compare Course data Legend No data available: There are not enough data available for this item to give specific information for the course. It may be because the course size is small, or because it is a new course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course. Aggregated data: There are not enough data available to give specific information for the course: this may be because the course size is small, or because it is a new course. For this reason, the information may include data from previous years, or other courses at the institution in the course s wider subject area. For example, if the course was in Forestry, information for all agricultural and related subjects at the institution might be shown. Estimated data: These data are based on the modules the institution expects students to take rather than actual module choices. 29

30 UNISTATS Compare Course data About Unistats Unistats is the official site that allows you to search for and compare data on university and college courses from across the UK. The site draws together official comparable information on those areas that students have identified as important in making decisions about what and where to study. The items that students thought were most useful have been included in a Key Information Set (KIS), which can be found on the Overview tab for each course. The site draws on official data on higher education courses collected from the following sources: Data / information shown Student satisfaction data Employment information Fees Accommodation costs Learning and teaching information Assessment methods Accreditation Class of degree Entry qualifications Source of data National Student Survey The Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) and the Longitudinal DLHE surveys. UCAS / Universities and s Universities and s Universities and s Universities and s Universities and s The Higher Education Statistics Agency, HESA ( for universities and the Data Service ( for colleges via the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data. Continuation information 30