Student Surveys - Purpose and Timing
Planning, Insight & Analytics run some Student Surveys for the university. Details can be found on each of the information boxes shown here
- Student Survey Power BI dashboards for staff can be found on the Insight Hub
- Please see the University's Student Privacy Notice which tells you how any personal data which students submit will be utilised and protected, and the rights they have in relation to it: Student Privacy Notice
- If you have any questions regarding Graduate Outcomes, NSS or The Student Survey, please submit a Help Desk Request > Help with a PIA-managed Student Survey and choose the appropriate Subcategory.
The PGR Experience Survey is run by the PGR Policy Team. To learn more or get help please visit: PGR Experience Survey
Graduate Outcomes
Purpose: The Graduate Outcomes survey, which replaces the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE), is run by HESA to find out what recent graduates go on to do after they have graduated. This will help current and future students gain an insight into career destinations and development and the University to shape programmes for students who are following in their footsteps.
Population: All graduates
Timing: ~15 months after graduation. There are 4 separate cohorts each year
Further Information: www.gla.ac.uk/planning/surveys/go/
Power BI Graduate Outcomes Dashboard for staff: Insight Hub
National Student Survey (NSS)
Purpose: The National Student Survey (NSS), which is run by Ipsos MORI, is an opportunity for students to give feedback on what they liked about their experience at the University of Glasgow and what could be improved.
Population: Undergraduates in their final year
Timing: Early February until end of April
Further Information: www.gla.ac.uk/planning/surveys/nss/
Power BI NSS Dashboard for staff: Insight Hub
PGR Experience Survey
Purpose: To give students the opportunity to share their views on conducting research at the University of Glasgow.
Population: All Postgraduate Researchers (PhD, EdD, MRes, etc).
Timing: The survey is run annually. April for 6- 8 weeks.
Further Information:
The PGR Experience Survey is run by the PGR Policy Team. To learn more about this please visit: PGR Experience Survey
Student Survey
Purpose: The Student Survey, which is run by the University of Glasgow, is an opportunity for students to feedback in five main areas: Learning & Teaching Experience; Exams; Student Support including Health and Wellbeing; Additional Skills & Training and Community & Social opportunities.
Population: Undergraduates (excluding final year students) and Postgraduate Taught students.
Timing: The survey is run annually. March/April for UG. June for PGT.
Further Information: www.gla.ac.uk/planning/surveys/studentsurvey/
Power BI Student Survey Dashboard for staff: Insight Hub