UNISTATS. Course statistics. PDF report. 06 Jul Applied Economics. University Of St Andrews

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1 UNISTATS Compare official course data from universities and colleges PDF report Course statistics 06 Jul 2016 Applied Head office College Gate North Street St. KY16 9AJ Notes Telephone: Fax: Data provided by: HEFCE unistats.gov.uk

2 UNISTATS - Overview (1) Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course 68% Staff are good at explaining things 78% Staff have made the subject interesting 61% Feedback on my work has been prompt 67% Feedback on my work has helped me clarify things I did not understand 50% I have received sufficient advice and support with my studies 64% The library resources and services are good enough for my needs 86% I have been able to access general IT resources when I needed to 94% 2

3 UNISTATS - Overview (1) I am satisfied with the Students' Union at my institution 75%. 3

4 UNISTATS - Overview (2) Average salary six months after the course 31,000 Typical salary range 27,000-41,000 Average salary across the UK after taking a similar course after six months 26,000 (salary range) 21,000-31,000 after 40 months 33,000 (salary range) 26,000-42,000 Accreditation No. 4

5 UNISTATS - Overview (3) After the course Go on to work and/or study 85% Now working 45% Doing further study 25% Studying and working 10% Unemployed 5% Other 15% Employment six months after the course In a professional or managerial job 100% Not in a professional or managerial job 0% 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 9,000. for students from N. Ireland 9,000. for students from Scotland 1,820. for students from Wales 9,000. Could fees increase with inflation? Yes. Do the fees vary by year? No. 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? Yes. Typical annual cost of university/college accommodation 5,279-5,920. Typical annual cost of private accommodation 4,119-5,330. Number of university/college beds

9 UNISTATS - Overview (5) % time in lectures, seminars and similar 23% Year 1 30% Year 2 30%. Year 3 18%. Year 4 14%. % time in independent study Year 1 70% Year 2 70%. Year 3 82%. Year 4 86%. 9

10 UNISTATS - Overview (5) % time on placement (if relevant to course) Year 1 0% Year 2 0%. Year 3 0%. Year 4 0%. 10

11 UNISTATS - Overview (6) % coursework 27% Year 1 29% Year 2 25%. Year 3 17%. Year 4 35%. % written exams Year 1 68% Year 2 72%. Year 3 83%. Year 4 61%. 11

12 UNISTATS - Overview (6) % practical exams Year 1 3% Year 2 3%. Year 3 0%. Year 4 4%. Are there other things which students must do to complete this course? No. Proportion of course available in Welsh 0%. 12

13 UNISTATS - Student satisfaction (1) Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course 68% Staff are good at explaining things 78% Staff have made the subject interesting 61% Staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching 66% The course is intellectually stimulating 87% 13

14 UNISTATS - Student satisfaction (2) The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance 66% Assessment arrangements and marking have been fair 71% Feedback on my work has been prompt 67% I have received detailed comments on my work 44% Feedback on my work has helped me clarify things I did not understand 50% 14

15 UNISTATS - Student satisfaction (3) I have received sufficient advice and support with my studies 64% I have been able to contact staff when I needed to 83% Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices 67% The timetable works efficiently as far as my activities are concerned 89% Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively 85% The course is well organised and is running smoothly 78% 15

16 UNISTATS - Student satisfaction (4) The library resources and services are good enough for my needs 86% I have been able to access general IT resources when I needed to 94% I have been able to access specialised equipment, facilities, or rooms when I needed to 85% The course has helped me to present myself with confidence 73% My communication skills have improved 70% As a result of the course, I feel confident in tackling unfamiliar problems 77% 16

17 UNISTATS - Student satisfaction (6) I am satisfied with the Students' Union at my institution 75%. 17

18 UNISTATS - Employment & accreditation (1) Average salary six months after the course 31,000 Typical salary range 27,000-41,000 Average salary across the UK after taking a similar course after six months 26,000 (salary range) 21,000-31,000 after 40 months 33,000 (salary range) 26,000-42,000 18

19 UNISTATS - Employment & accreditation (2) Go on to work and/or study 85% Now working 45% Doing further study 25% Studying and working 10% Unemployed 5% Other 15% Employment six months after the course In a professional or managerial job 100% Not in a professional or managerial job 0% In an unknown job type 0% 19

20 UNISTATS - Employment & accreditation (2) Accreditation No. 20

21 UNISTATS - Cost & accommodation (1) Average annual fee for students from England This may be lower for some students who are eligible for fee support 9,000. for students from N. Ireland 9,000. for students from Scotland 1,820. for students from Wales 9,000. Could fees increase with inflation? Yes. Do the fees vary by year? No. Is there a fee waiver available? No. Is there means-tested support available? Yes. Is there non-means-tested support available? Yes. 21

22 UNISTATS - Cost & accommodation (1) Typical annual cost of university/college accommodation 5,279-5,920. Typical annual cost of private accommodation 4,119-5,330. Number of university/college beds

23 UNISTATS - Study information (1) % time in lectures, seminars and similar 23% Year 1 30% Year 2 30%. Year 3 18%. Year 4 14%. % time in independent study Year 1 70% Year 2 70%. Year 3 82%. Year 4 86%. 23

24 UNISTATS - Study information (1) % time on placement (if relevant to course) Year 1 0% Year 2 0%. Year 3 0%. Year 4 0%. 24

25 UNISTATS - Study information (2) % coursework 27% Year 1 29% Year 2 25%. Year 3 17%. Year 4 35%. % written exams Year 1 68% Year 2 72%. Year 3 83%. Year 4 61%. 25

26 UNISTATS - Study information (2) % practical exams Year 1 3% Year 2 3%. Year 3 0%. Year 4 4%. Are there other things which students must do to complete this course? No. 26

27 UNISTATS - Study information (4) What students are doing 1 year after starting the course Continue at the university or college 96% Complete the course they enrolled on 0% Complete a different award from the one they enrolled on 3% Are taking a break from their studies 0% Left before completing their course 1% Proportion of course available in Welsh 0%. 27

28 UNISTATS - Entry information (1) Entry qualifications Degree (or equivalent) or higher qualification 0% Different higher education qualification 10% A Levels Scottish Advanced Highers or similar 71% Baccalaureate 11% Completed Access Course 0% Foundation course 3% No/unknown prior qualifications 4% Other 1% 28

29 UNISTATS - Entry information (2) < 120 0% % % % % % % % % % 29

30 UNISTATS - Entry information (2) % % % % 30

31 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. 31

32 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 Colleges Universities and Colleges Universities and Colleges Universities and Colleges Universities and Colleges The Higher Education Statistics Agency, HESA ( for universities and the Data Service ( for colleges via the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data. Continuation information 32