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MA (Hons) Comparative Literature and Italian

Study mode: Full-time
Length: 4 years
Distance learning: Not available
Placement year: Not available
Year abroad: Optional
Foundation year: Not available

National Student Survey (NSS)

92%
"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."
Data from 95 students (71% of those asked)
Course
The course is intellectually stimulating
My course has challenged me to achieve my best work
My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth
My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics
My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt
The course is well organized and running smoothly
The timetable works efficiently for me
Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively
Support
I have been able to contact staff when I needed to
I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course
Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course
The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well
The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well
I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to
Assessments
The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance
Marking and assessment has been fair
Feedback on my work has been timely
I have received helpful comments on my work
Community
I feel part of a community of staff and students
I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course
I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.
Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.
It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.
The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.
Staff
Staff are good at explaining things
Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

No data available.

It could be because the course's dataset is too small. This has nothing to do with the quality of the course.

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 90 students

More than 240
23%
224 – 239
6%
208 – 223
10%
192 – 207
5%
176 – 191
9%
160 – 175
26%
144 – 159
12%
128 – 143
6%
112 – 127
1%
96 – 111
0%
80 – 95
0%
64 – 79
0%
48 – 63
0%
Less than 48
2%

A year on the course

No data available.

It could be because the course's dataset is too small. This has nothing to do with the quality of the course.

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time Languages And Area Studies courses

For graduates from University of St Andrews

After 15 months
£24,000

Range: £21,000 — £30,000

Data from 10 people (80% of those asked)

After 3 years
£26,500

Range: £21,000 — £33,500

Data from 85 people

After 5 years
£31,000

Range: £24,500 — £40,500

Data from 90 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

90%
"of the students go on to work and / or study"
Data from 40 students (80% of those asked)
Now working
65%
Doing further study
10%
Working and studying
10%
Unemployed – previously working or studying
5%
Unemployed – not employed since graduation
0%
Other
10%

Occupation types 15 months after the course

70%
"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."
Data from 25 students (80% of those asked)
70% In highly skilled work
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Media Professionals
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Finance Professionals
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
5%
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
15% In other work
5%
Caring personal services
5%
Sales occupations
5%
Elementary occupations
15% In unknown work
15%
Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Perception of work after graduating

90%
"of graduates find their current work meaningful."
Data from 20 students (80% of those asked)
Usefulness I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.
Future My current work fits with my future plans.