Welcome to the third Futuretrack 2006 survey, conducted on behalf of the Higher Education Careers Services
Unit (HECSU) by a team of researchers from the University of Warwick. In 2007, in the second survey, the
questionnaire asked about experiences of being a student (or of having taken an alternative path). In 2009 we
invited respondents to fill in the third questionnaire, where students in their final year were asked about their
immediate and longer term career plans and others were asked to simply update their details. We would now
like this years’ 2005/6 applicants who are final year students in 2010 to tell us about their next steps. The
answers you give determine the questions you will be asked, and completing the questionnaire will take 5-20
minutes, depending on how many questions apply to you.
All information provided will be treated in confidence and seen only by the members of the research team. It will
be reported to the sponsors and more widely but individual respondents, colleges and universities will not be
identified.
Please click on the
arrow below to complete the questionnaire. To return to a previous question, you
can use the
arrow at the bottom of each page after this one. If you get a message saying the webpage
has expired, simply click on the refresh sign at the top of the screen
and your answers will not be lost. If
you are interrupted and have to save the survey and return to it later, select
instead of the
arrow,
and you will be given options.
If you have any questions for the research team, you can email us at: Futuretrack2006@warwick.ac.uk
Section 1: Updating the Record
Q1
Which of the following applies to you now?
j I am registered as a full-time student on the course I started in Autumn 2006
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I am registered as a full-time student on a different course to the one I started in Autumn 2006
I first entered higher education in Autumn 2007 and I am registered as a full-time student on the course I started
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I am registered as a full-time student on a course I started in 2005
I am not currently registered as a full-time HE student
I am currently registered as a full-time student, but none of the previous options apply to me
Q1a Please specify, including the year you entered full-time higher education.
Q2
Please specify the broad subject area of your degree
j Medicine and Dentistry
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Subjects allied to Medicine
Biological Sciences
Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture and related
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Physical Sciences
Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Engineering
Technologies
Architecture, Building and Planning
Social studies
Law
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Business and Administrative studies
Mass Communications and Documentation
Linguistics, Classics and related subjects
European Languages, Literature and related
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Historical and Philosophical studies
Creative Arts and Design
Education
A combination of 2 subjects in different areas
A combination of 3 subjects, or other general
courses
Q2a Please specify the subject area of your degree, and enter the type and subject of your degree
j Pre-clinical Medicine
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Pre-clinical Dentistry
Clinical Medicine
Clinical Dentistry
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Q2a1 Type of degree e.g. MBBS
Q2a2 Subject of degree e.g. Medicine
Q2a3 Please specify the subject area of your degree, and enter the type and subject of your degree
j Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
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Nursing
Medical Technology
Combinations within Subjects allied to Medicine
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Q2a4 Type of degree e.g. BSc
Q2a5 Subject of degree e.g. Physiotherapy
Q2a6 Please specify the subject area of your degree, and enter the type and subject of your degree
j Biology
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Sports Science
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
Psychology
Combinations within Biological Sciences
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Q2a7 Type of degree e.g. BSc
Q2a8 Subject of degree e.g. Applied Psychology
Q2a9 Please specify the subject area of your degree, and enter the type and subject of your degree
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Clinical Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry
Animal Science
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Agricultural Sciences
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j Chemistry
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Ocean Sciences
Physical and Terrestrial Geographical and Environmental Sciences
Combinations within Physical Sciences
Others in Physical Sciences
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Q2a1 Subject of degree e.g. Geography
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Q2a1 Please specify the subject area of your degree, and enter the type and subject of your degree
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Mathematics
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Operational Research
Statistics
Computer Science
Information Systems
Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Combinations within Mathematical and Computing Sciences
Others in Mathematical and Computing Sciences
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Q2a1 Subject of degree e.g. Computer Games Design
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Q2a1 Please specify the subject area of your degree, and enter the type and subject of your degree
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General Engineering
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Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Naval Architecture
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Production and Manufacturing Engineering
Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering
Combinations within Engineering
Others in Engineering
Q2a1 Type of degree e.g. BEng
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Q2a2 Subject of degree e.g. Automotive Engineering
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Minerals Technology
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Metallurgy
Ceramics and Glasses
Polymers and Textiles
Materials Technology not otherwise specified
Maritime Technology
Industrial Biotechnology
Combinations within Technology
Others in Technology
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Q2a2 Subject of degree e.g. Biomaterials
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Q2a2 Please specify the subject area of your degree, and enter the type and subject of your degree
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Architecture
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Combinations within Architecture, Building and Planning
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Q2a2 Subject of degree e.g. City and Regional Planning
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Economics
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Politics
Sociology
Social Policy
Social Work
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Human and Social Geography
Combinations within Social Studies
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Q2a2 Subject of degree e.g. International Relations
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Law by area
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Law by Topic
Combinations within Law
Other in Law
Q2a3 Type of degree e.g. LLB
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Q2a3 Subject of degree e.g. Scots Law
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Business studies
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Management studies
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Human Resource Management
Office skills
Tourism, Transport and Travel
Combinations within Business and Administrative studies
Others in Business and Administrative studies
Q2a3 Type of degree e.g. BA
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Q2a3 Subject of degree e.g. Business Management
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Information Services
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Publicity studies
Media studies
Publishing
Journalism
Combinations within Mass Communications and Documentation
Others in Mass Communications and Documentation
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Q2a3 Subject of degree e.g. Broadcast Journalism
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Q2a3 Please specify the subject area of your degree, and enter the type and subject of your degree
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Linguistics
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English studies
Ancient Language studies
Celtic studies
Latin studies
Classical Greek studies
Classical studies
Combinations within Linguistics, Classics and related subjects
Others in Linguistics, Classics and related subjects
Q2a4 Type of degree e.g. BA
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Q2a4 Subject of degree e.g. English Literature
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French studies
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German studies
Italian studies
Spanish studies
Portuguese studies
Scandinavian studies
Russian and East European studies
Combinations within European Languages, Literature and related subjects
Others in European Languages, Literature and related subjects
Q2a4 Type of degree e.g. BA
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Q2a4 Subject of degree e.g. European Studies
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Chinese studies
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Other Asian studies
African studies
Modern Middle Eastern studies
American studies
Australasian studies
Combinations within non-European languages and related subjects
Others in non-European languages and related subjects
Q2a4 Type of degree e.g. BA
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Q2a4 Subject of degree e.g. Chinese Studies
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History by period
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History by topic
Archaeology
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Theology and Religious studies
Combinations within Historical and Philosophical studies
Others in Historical and Philosophical studies
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Q2a5 Subject of degree e.g. Modern History
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Fine Art
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Crafts
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Combinations within Creative Arts and Design
Others in Creative Arts and Design
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Q2a5 Subject of degree e.g. Fashion Design
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Training Teachers
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Academic studies in Education
Combinations within Education
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Q2a5 Type of degree e.g. BA
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Q2a5 Subject of degree e.g. History and French
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Type of degree e.g. BSc
Q2b Subject of degree e.g. Natural Sciences
Q2c Please select your university or college
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Abertay Dundee, University of
Aberystwyth, University of Wales
American InterContinental University, London
Anglia Ruskin University
Arts Institute at Bournemouth
Askham Bryan College
Aston University
Bangor, University of Wales
Barking College
Basingstoke College of Technology
Bath Spa University
Bath, University of
Bedfordshire, University of
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, University of
Bishop Burton College
Bishop Grosseteste University College
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Bolton, University of
Bournemouth, University of
Bradford College
Bradford, University of
Bridgwater College
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Brighton, University of
Bristol, University of
British College of Osteopathic Medicine
British School of Osteopathy
Brunel University
Buckingham, University of
Bucks New University
Cambridge, University of
Canterbury Christ Church University
Capel Manor College
Cardiff, University of
Cardiff, University of Wales Institute
Carmarthenshire College / Coleg Sir Gar
Castle College Nottingham
Central Lancashire, University of
Central School of Speech and Drama
Chester, University of
Chesterfield College
Chichester College
Chichester, University of
City and Islington College
City College Birmingham
City College Manchester
City College Norwich
City of Bristol College
City of Sunderland College
City University
Cleveland College of Art and Design
Cliff College
Colchester Institute
Coleg Llandrillo Cymru
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Q2c Please select your university or college
Coleg Menai
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
College of West Anglia
Cornwall College
Courtauld Institute of Art (University of London)
Coventry, University of
Croydon College
Cumbria, University of
De Montfort University
Dearne Valley College
Derby, University of
Dewsbury College
Doncaster College
Dudley College of Technology
Dundee, University of
Durham, University of
East Anglia, University of
East Lancashire Institute of Higher Education at Blackburn College
East London, University of
East Surrey College
Edge Hill University
Edinburgh College of Art
Edinburgh, University of
Essex, University of
European Business School, London
European School of Osteopathy
Exeter College
Exeter, University of
Farnborough College of Technology
Filton College, Bristol
Glamorgan Centre for Art and Design Technology
Glamorgan, University of
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, University of
Gloucestershire College of Arts and Technology
Gloucestershire, University of
Goldsmiths College, London
Great Yarmouth College
Greenwich School of Management
Greenwich, University of
Grimsby Institute
Guildford College
Harper Adams University College
Havering College
Herefordshire College of Art and Design
Heriot-Watt University
Hertford Regional College
Hertfordshire, University of
Heythrop College (University of London)
Highbury College
Holborn College
Hopwood Hall College
Huddersfield, University of
Hull College
Q2c Please select your university or college
Hull York Medical School
Hull, University of
Imperial College London
Keele University
Kent, University of
King's College London
Kingston University
Lampeter, University of Wales
Lancaster, University of
Leeds College of Art and Design
Leeds College of Music
Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds Trinity and All Saints
Leeds, University of
Leicester College
Leicester, University of
Lincoln, University of
Liverpool Community College
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, University of
London Metropolitan University
London School of Commerce
London School of Economics
London South Bank University
Loughborough College
Loughborough University
Manchester College of Arts and Technology
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, University of
Matthew Boulton College
Medway School of Pharmacy
Middlesex, University of
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Myerscough College
Napier University
Neath Port Talbot College
NESCOT
New College Durham
New College Nottingham
Newcastle College
Newcastle, University of
Newman University College, Birmingham
Newport, University of Wales
North East Wales Institute of Higher Education
North East Worcestershire College
North Lindsey College
North Warwickshire and Hinckley College
Northampton, University of
Northbrook College Sussex
Northumbria, University of
Norwich School of Art and Design
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, University of
Q2c Please select your university or college
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, University of
Park Lane College, Leeds
Pembrokeshire College
Peninsula Medical School
Peterborough Regional College
Plymouth College of Art and Design
Plymouth, University of
Portsmouth, University of
Queen Margaret University
Queen Mary, London
Queen's University Belfast
Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication
Reading, University of
Regent’s Business School London
Richmond, The American International University in London
Riverside College Halton
Robert Gordon University
Roehampton, University of
Rose Bruford College
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology
Royal Academy of Dance
Royal Agricultural College
Royal Holloway, London
Royal Veterinary College (University of London)
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Ruskin College Oxford
SAE Institute
Salford, University of
School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London)
School of Pharmacy (University of London)
Scottish Agricultural College
Sheffield College
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, University of
Solihull College
Somerset College of Arts and Technology
South Birmingham College
South Devon College
South Downs College
South East Essex College
South Nottingham College
Southampton Solent University
Southampton, University of
Southport College
Sparsholt College Hampshire
St Andrews, University of
St George's, University of London
St Helens College
St Mary’s University College, Twickenham
Staffordshire University Regional Federation (SURF)
Staffordshire, University of
Stamford College
Stirling, University of
Stockport College
Q2c Please select your university or college
Stranmillis University College, Belfast
Stratford upon Avon College
Strathclyde, University of
Suffolk New College
Sunderland, University of
Surrey, University of
Sussex, University of
Sutton Coldfield College
Swansea College
Swansea Metropolitan University
Swansea, University of Wales
Swindon College
Teesside, University of
Thames Valley University
Trinity College Carmarthen / Coleg y Drindod Caerfyrddin
Tyne Metropolitan College
UHI Millennium Institute
Ulster, University of
University College Birmingham
University College Falmouth incorporating Dartington College of Arts
University College London
University College Plymouth St Mark and St John
University for the Creative Arts
University of London Institute in Paris
University of the Arts London
University of the West of England
University of the West of Scotland
Wakefield College
Warwick, University of
Warwickshire College
Welsh College of Horticulture
West Herts College
West Suffolk College
West Thames College
Westminster Kingsway College
Westminster, University of
Wigan and Leigh College
Wiltshire College
Wimbledon College of Art
Winchester, University of
Wirral Metropolitan College
Wolverhampton, University of
Worcester College of Technology
Worcester, University of
Writtle College
York College
York St John University
York, University of
Yorkshire Coast College
Other (Please specify below)
Q2d
If yours is not on the drop-down list, please specify other university/college
Q2
Country if nonUK institution
Q3
Are you currently in the final year of your course?
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Which of the following most closely describes your participation in higher education since 2006?
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I was a full-time HE student for up to one year and completed the course I was registered on
I was a full-time HE student for between one and three years and completed the course I was registered on
I was or I am currently registered as a part-time student
I did not enter HE
Other (Please specify below)
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Q5
Which of the following apply to you?
PLEASE TICK ALL THAT APPLY
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Q5a Please describe your current situation:
Q5b Please specify the course title and objective: e.g. ACCA (Professional Accountancy Training Programme)
Q5c Please specify your course, subject and university or college (e.g. BSc Computer Studies, University of
Warwick)
Q5d Please describe your current situation:
Q6
Please give your job title and describe briefly the main tasks and duties you perform in that job:
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Do you plan to enrol on a full time higher education course in the future?
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Section Two: Your experiences of education
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Do you regard your course at college or University as:
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As part of your course, have you spent, or are you currently spending…
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I will do a course abroad this academic year, but I have not started it yet
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Q10 Where applicable, how useful overall were/are a) your work placement(s) and b) overseas course(s) in terms
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Q12 Are you doing any paid work in this academic year, and did you work in the vacations, including summer
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Q14 Why did you undertake paid work?
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Q14 To avoid debt
Q14 To save for holidays and other specific purposes
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course
Q14 To gain experience of a particular industry or
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Q14 To gain general employment experience
Q14 To satisfy one of the requirements of my course
Q14 To develop particular skills on the job
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Q15 How did you obtain this paid work?
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I applied directly to the employer
I found out about it through family or friends
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Q16 In relation to paid work, which of the following applies to you this academic year?
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No time to do paid work due to extracurricular commitments
No time to do paid work due to family commitments
I prefer to do voluntary/unpaid work
I want to concentrate on studying in my final year
My university/department discourages paid work
Other (Please specify below)
Q17 Are you doing any voluntary/unpaid work in this academic year, and did you do any voluntary/unpaid work in
the 2009 vacation?
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c Unpaid work as an intern, related to my course or career plans
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Q18 What were your reasons for doing voluntary/unpaid work?
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Q19 On average, approximately how many hours per week did you do, or are currently doing, voluntary/unpaid
work in this academic year?
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Q20 How far do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your experience in the academic year
2008-9?
Being a student at the university or college where I studied was a
positive experience overall
Q20 On the whole, the tuition and learning support I received on my
course were excellent
Q20 The amount of work I had to complete on my course was excessive
Q20 I was given good feedback on my progress
Q20 My course is helping me to develop the skills I believe I will need to
get a job
Q20 There were excellent opportunities for extra-curricular activities on
or around the campus
Q20 Finding suitable accommodation for this academic year has been
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Q21 In terms of your own views about your strengths and weaknesses now, how do you rate yourself in the
following areas?
Written communication
Q21 Spoken
communication
Q21 Numeracy skills
Q21 Computer literacy
Q21 Self-confidence
Q21 Self-discipline
Q21 Ability to work in a
team
Q21 Leadership skills
Q21 Creativity
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j I lived at home with my family or partner
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Q23 How far do you think YOUR COURSE has enabled you to develop the following?
Ability to apply knowledge
Q23 Ability to use numerical data
Q23 Ability to work in a team
Q23 Awareness of
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Q23 Computer literacy
Q23 Critical analysis
Q23 Desire to go on learning
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Q23 Independence
Q23 Inter-personal skills
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Logical thinking
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Q24 Problem-solving skills
Q24 Research skills
Q24 Self confidence
Q24 Self discipline
Q24 Self reliance
Q24 Specialist knowledge
Q24 Spoken communication
Q24 Time management
Q24 Written communication
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j Yes, definitely
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Q26 Why is that?
Q27 What would you choose and why?
Q28 What class of degree do you realistically expect to obtain?
j First Class Honours
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The following three questions ask about the impact of debt.
Q29 On a scale of 1-7, where 1 means ‘strongly agree’ and 7 means ‘strongly disagree’, where would you put
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Yes, I will be limited in the locations where I can seek employment
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Section 3: Experience with the Career Service
Q32 On a scale of 1 to 7 where 1 means ‘I have a clear idea about the occupation I eventually want to enter and
the qualifications required to do so’ and 7 means 'I have no idea what I want to do when I complete my
course', where would you put yourself now?
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My experience of higher education has reinforced my original career plans
My ideas are neither clearer nor less clear than before
Q34 Since the end of your first year in higher education, did you take advantage of any of the following
opportunities, either in person or on websites?
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Q35 Which of the following sources of careers information or advice have you used, and how helpful did you find
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University Careers Advisory
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Q35 Professional bodies
Q35 Family or friends
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c My university or college does not have a Careers Service
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I have not got round to it yet, but plan to do so
I do not know what information or advice the Careers Service could give me
I do not think the Careers Service offers the kind of information or advice that I require
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Section 4: Plans after completion of course
Q38 What do you hope to do in the year after you graduate (excluding vacation employment between degrees)?
j Obtain employment related to longer-term career plans
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Q39 How confident do you feel about achieving your hopes for the year after you graduate?
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Q40 Have you applied, or do you expect to apply, to do another course or vocational training next year (either fulltime or part-time)?
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Q41 What kind(s) of course / vocational training?
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Q42 Why do you want to do a further course / vocational training?
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Q43 How do you propose to fund your further studies?
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Q44 Have you started searching for employment, including internships that you expected to lead to a job in that
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Q45 When did you start looking?
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Q47 Have you applied for any jobs related to your longer-term career plans?
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Q48 How many jobs have you applied for? PLEASE TYPE NUMBER (i.e. 1, 2... etc.) IN BOX
Q49 Have you been offered a job related to your longer-term career plans that you have accepted or intend to
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Q53 Which of the following sources have you used to look for future employment, and how useful did you find
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Q54 Have you applied or would you consider applying for any unpaid jobs or graduate internships to obtain
experience related to your long-term career plans?
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Q54b Please specify
Q54c Please specify
Q55 In which of the following geographical areas have you applied, or would you consider applying for
employment?
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Q56 Are any of your preferences based on any of the following considerations?
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Q57 In the medium to long term, do you expect that the job-market you develop your career in will be...
j Local (I do not plan to move location to develop my career)
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International (I would consider a job that involved working in or travelling frequently to other countries as well as
the UK)
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Q58 In the medium to long term, which of the following applies to you?
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Q59 Why is that?
Q60 On a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 being ‘Very important’ and 7 being ‘Not important at all’, how important are the
following to you in applying for employment?
Competitive salary
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corporate social responsibility
Q60 Flexibility to facilitate an acceptable
work-life balance
Q60 Long-term security
Q60 Opportunities for an international career
Q60 Opportunities for further training
Q60 Opportunities for promotion
Q60 Socially useful work
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Q61 What do you consider to be the three most important skills or attributes that employers are looking for in
recruiting graduates?
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Q62 When you start work after completing your studies, how much do you realistically expect to earn per annum
before income tax, national insurance and other deductions?
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£
Q63 Finally, on a scale of 1-7, where 1 means strongly agree, and 7 means strongly disagree, where would you
put yourself in relation to the following statements?
The subject I have studied is an advantage in looking for
employment
Q63 The university I attended is an advantage in looking for employment
Q63 It will be easy for me to get the kind of job I want when I graduate
Q63 I am optimistic about my long-term career prospects
Q63 It is more difficult now for graduates to find suitable employment
than it was in the past
Q63 I have the skills employers are likely to be looking for when
recruiting for the kind of jobs for which I want to apply
Q63 The skills I have developed on MY COURSE have made me more
employable
Q63 The experience of being a student has made me more employable
Q63 The experience of being a student has enhanced my social and
intellectual capabilities more broadly
Q63 My course is good value for money
Q63 Being a full-time student is hard work
Q63 Being a full-time student is fun
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Q64 We will be very interested in any further comments that you wish to make about your experiences of higher
education; your career development; and the careers advice and employment information available to you:
Section Five: Personal details section
This section of the questionnaire deals with aspects of your personal characteristics that may be relevant to your
experience of education and career development opportunities. These will be used solely to enable the research
team to investigate how far social and demographic characteristics appear to be related to opportunities and
obstacles in higher education and subsequent employment patterns.
Q65 Which of the following, if any, apply to you?
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I have a child/children aged between 5-12 living with me some or all of the time
I have a child/children aged between 13-18 living with me some or all of the time
I have adult dependant(s) living with me some or all of the time
I have adult dependant(s) who do not live with me
None of these
Q66 Do you have any long term illness, health problems or a disability which restricts (or may be perceived to
restrict) your ability to do academic work?
j Yes
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Q67 Please will you indicate what this/these restriction(s) is/are.
PLEASE SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
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Deaf/hearing impairment
Wheelchair user/mobility difficulties
Personal care support
Mental health difficulties
Autistic spectrum disorders
An unseen disability (e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, asthma)
Multiple disabilities
Other long-term illness or disability (Please specify below)
Prefer not to answer
Q67a
N11 What month and year were you born?
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June
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August
September
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1930
Before 1930
Q68 Where was your country of birth?
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Q68a What is your country of birth?
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Scotland
Wales
Q68b What is your country of birth?
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Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo, Democratic Republic of
Congo, Republic of
Costa Rica
Cote D’Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
East Timor
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
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Q68b What is your country of birth?
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Korea, Democratic Republic of
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Q68b What is your country of birth?
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar/Burma
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Ireland
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Q68b What is your country of birth?
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
USA
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other (Please specify)
Q68c
Q69 Which of the following applies to you?
j I am a citizen of the UK, and I do not have multiple citizenships
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I am a citizen of another EU country, and I do not have multiple citizenships
I am a citizen of a non-EU European country, and I do not have multiple citizenships
I am a citizen of a non-European country, and I do not have multiple citizenships
I have multiple citizenships, and none of them are the UK
Q70 Was English your first language?
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No, I became a competent English speaker as a child
No, I became a competent English speaker as a teenager or adult
Other (Please specify below)
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Q71 Which group best describes your ethnic origin or descent?
j Asian - Bangladeshi
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j Black - Other
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White and Asian
White/Black African
White/Black Caribbean
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Other (Please specify below)
Q71a
Q72 Are you
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Students who are not in their final year
Q73 What is the year of your current course?
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Third
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Other (Please specify below)
Q73a
Q74 In what year do you expect to graduate?
Year
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Please confirm your contact details as required on the next page and we will be happy to ensure that your email
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