Data and becnhmarks of related studies at the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts

Faculty of Philosophy and Arts

Degree data and benchmarks

Below are the main data and benchmarks, as well as the results of the satisfaction surveys for the degree programme, which are periodically analysed and monitored by the centre administrator, the head of studies and the corresponding quality assurance commissions, with a view to promoting the ongoing improvement of the programme.

Benchmarks

You may select the indicators you wish to view in each chart by clicking on the relevant option.

Basic data

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Preregistered, first option 390 556 471 471 395
New 371 423 380 317 305
SIIU New 341 416 356 300 283
Registered 1.258 1.345 1.394 1.294 1.231
Graduates 163 164 150 143 186
Places 510 490 490 490 440

Description

Pre-registered student, first option: students who apply for a spot on a programme as their first choice.

New students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning for the first time. They may have recognised credits or not.

New SIIU students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning, registering on a programme for the first time and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have fewer than 10 credits (for a Master's) or 30 credits (for an undergraduate programme) recognised. This set of students may also be referred to as the optimum new entry group. 

Registered students: these students have an active registration on a programme for an academic year. This set of students may also be referred to as the total student population.

  • Registration reservations are not included (due to the students awaiting a place at another university or credit recognition)
  • Registration cancellations are not included
  • Students with unpaid debts are not included

Graduates: these students have passed (passed or accredited) all credits required for the degree programme and have, therefore, finished their course regardless of whether they have requested their degree certificate be issued or not.

Length of studies

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Average duration 5,20 5,09 5,09 5 5,09
Cohort 143 153 147 142 177

Description

The average length of studies indicates the average number of years students take to graduate. The reference cohort comprises students who have passed all required credits for their programme and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have no more than 10 (for master’s programmes) or 30 (for undergraduate programmes) recognised credits.

Academic performance rates

Graduation and drop-out rates in relation to the entry cohort

 
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Graduation Rate 35 % 38 % 40 % 40 % 40 %
Drop-out Rate 43 % 42 % 42 % 39 % 42 %

Description

Programme drop-out rate: the percentage of students from a new entry cohort in an academic year who fail to finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year, and do not enrol for the planned last year on the programme or subsequent academic year. New full-time students are the reference cohort.

Graduation rate (RD 1393/2007): the percentage of students from a new entry cohort who finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year. New full-time students (SIIU) are the reference cohort.

 

Graduate efficiency rate in relation to the graduating class

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Graduate Efficiency Rate 88 % 88 % 88 % 89 % 90 %

Description

The efficiency rate is defined as the percentage ratio between the total number of credits passed by students throughout the registered programme from which they have graduated, and the total number of credits they effectively registered for. The reference population is the optimum group.

Degree success and performance rates

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Degree Success Rate 87 % 86 % 83 % 85 % 87 %
Performance Rate 78 % 78 % 72 % 74 % 79 %

Description

Success rate: the percetage ratio between the number of passed credits and the number of credits taken for assessment.

Performance rate: the percentage ratio between the number of credits passed and the number of credits registered for.

Curricula

Degree in Catalan Language and Literature

Degree data and benchmarks

Below are the main data and benchmarks, as well as the results of the satisfaction surveys for the degree programme, which are periodically analysed and monitored by the centre administrator, the head of studies and the corresponding quality assurance commissions, with a view to promoting the ongoing improvement of the programme.

Benchmarks

You may select the indicators you wish to view in each chart by clicking on the relevant option.

Basic data

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Preregistered, first option 18 46 35 30 26
New 17 35 32 23 17
SIIU New 15 35 28 19 11
Registered 76 94 104 96 81
Graduates 11 12 11 15 14
Places 55 55 55 55 40

Description

Pre-registered student, first option: students who apply for a spot on a programme as their first choice.

New students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning for the first time. They may have recognised credits or not.

New SIIU students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning, registering on a programme for the first time and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have fewer than 10 credits (for a Master's) or 30 credits (for an undergraduate programme) recognised. This set of students may also be referred to as the optimum new entry group. 

Registered students: these students have an active registration on a programme for an academic year. This set of students may also be referred to as the total student population.

  • Registration reservations are not included (due to the students awaiting a place at another university or credit recognition)
  • Registration cancellations are not included
  • Students with unpaid debts are not included

Graduates: these students have passed (passed or accredited) all credits required for the degree programme and have, therefore, finished their course regardless of whether they have requested their degree certificate be issued or not.

Length of studies

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Average duration 5,90 4,80 4,80 5,50 4,59
Cohort 10 9 11 15 13

Description

The average length of studies indicates the average number of years students take to graduate. The reference cohort comprises students who have passed all required credits for their programme and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have no more than 10 (for master’s programmes) or 30 (for undergraduate programmes) recognised credits.

Academic performance rates

Graduation and drop-out rates in relation to the entry cohort

 
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Graduation Rate 38 % 50 % 77 % 60 % 59 %
Drop-out Rate 47 % 9 % 7 % 32 % 32 %

Description

Programme drop-out rate: the percentage of students from a new entry cohort in an academic year who fail to finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year, and do not enrol for the planned last year on the programme or subsequent academic year. New full-time students are the reference cohort.

Graduation rate (RD 1393/2007): the percentage of students from a new entry cohort who finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year. New full-time students (SIIU) are the reference cohort.

 

Graduate efficiency rate in relation to the graduating class

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Graduate Efficiency Rate 76 % 86 % 85 % 78 % 91 %

Description

The efficiency rate is defined as the percentage ratio between the total number of credits passed by students throughout the registered programme from which they have graduated, and the total number of credits they effectively registered for. The reference population is the optimum group.

Degree success and performance rates

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Degree Success Rate 88 % 90 % 88 % 86 % 92 %
Performance Rate 74 % 78 % 75 % 71 % 78 %

Description

Success rate: the percetage ratio between the number of passed credits and the number of credits taken for assessment.

Performance rate: the percentage ratio between the number of credits passed and the number of credits registered for.

Degree in English Studies

Degree data and benchmarks

Below are the main data and benchmarks, as well as the results of the satisfaction surveys for the degree programme, which are periodically analysed and monitored by the centre administrator, the head of studies and the corresponding quality assurance commissions, with a view to promoting the ongoing improvement of the programme.

Benchmarks

You may select the indicators you wish to view in each chart by clicking on the relevant option.

Basic data

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Preregistered, first option 91 93 90 112 96
New 59 62 61 57 59
SIIU New 59 62 60 55 55
Registered 249 247 254 248 246
Graduates 37 28 29 27 41
Places 60 60 60 60 60

Description

Pre-registered student, first option: students who apply for a spot on a programme as their first choice.

New students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning for the first time. They may have recognised credits or not.

New SIIU students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning, registering on a programme for the first time and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have fewer than 10 credits (for a Master's) or 30 credits (for an undergraduate programme) recognised. This set of students may also be referred to as the optimum new entry group. 

Registered students: these students have an active registration on a programme for an academic year. This set of students may also be referred to as the total student population.

  • Registration reservations are not included (due to the students awaiting a place at another university or credit recognition)
  • Registration cancellations are not included
  • Students with unpaid debts are not included

Graduates: these students have passed (passed or accredited) all credits required for the degree programme and have, therefore, finished their course regardless of whether they have requested their degree certificate be issued or not.

Length of studies

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Average duration 5,40 5,30 5,09 5 5,50
Cohort 34 25 28 27 40

Description

The average length of studies indicates the average number of years students take to graduate. The reference cohort comprises students who have passed all required credits for their programme and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have no more than 10 (for master’s programmes) or 30 (for undergraduate programmes) recognised credits.

Academic performance rates

Graduation and drop-out rates in relation to the entry cohort

 
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Graduation Rate 31 % 29 % 37 % 38 % 49 %
Drop-out Rate 48 % 36 % 33 % 46 % 28 %

Description

Programme drop-out rate: the percentage of students from a new entry cohort in an academic year who fail to finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year, and do not enrol for the planned last year on the programme or subsequent academic year. New full-time students are the reference cohort.

Graduation rate (RD 1393/2007): the percentage of students from a new entry cohort who finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year. New full-time students (SIIU) are the reference cohort.

 

Graduate efficiency rate in relation to the graduating class

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Graduate Efficiency Rate 86 % 84 % 89 % 89 % 88 %

Description

The efficiency rate is defined as the percentage ratio between the total number of credits passed by students throughout the registered programme from which they have graduated, and the total number of credits they effectively registered for. The reference population is the optimum group.

Degree success and performance rates

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Degree Success Rate 82 % 82 % 79 % 80 % 84 %
Performance Rate 78 % 76 % 73 % 74 % 78 %

Description

Success rate: the percetage ratio between the number of passed credits and the number of credits taken for assessment.

Performance rate: the percentage ratio between the number of credits passed and the number of credits registered for.

Degree in Geography (syllabus 2019)

Degree data and benchmarks

Below are the main data and benchmarks, as well as the results of the satisfaction surveys for the degree programme, which are periodically analysed and monitored by the centre administrator, the head of studies and the corresponding quality assurance commissions, with a view to promoting the ongoing improvement of the programme.

Benchmarks

You may select the indicators you wish to view in each chart by clicking on the relevant option.

Basic data

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Preregistered, first option 18 29 21 29 22
New 37 30 20 27 26
SIIU New 18 29 20 26 24
Registered 98 91 82 84 84
Graduates 20 15 6 13 9
Places 70 50 50 50 50

Description

Pre-registered student, first option: students who apply for a spot on a programme as their first choice.

New students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning for the first time. They may have recognised credits or not.

New SIIU students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning, registering on a programme for the first time and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have fewer than 10 credits (for a Master's) or 30 credits (for an undergraduate programme) recognised. This set of students may also be referred to as the optimum new entry group. 

Registered students: these students have an active registration on a programme for an academic year. This set of students may also be referred to as the total student population.

  • Registration reservations are not included (due to the students awaiting a place at another university or credit recognition)
  • Registration cancellations are not included
  • Students with unpaid debts are not included

Graduates: these students have passed (passed or accredited) all credits required for the degree programme and have, therefore, finished their course regardless of whether they have requested their degree certificate be issued or not.

Length of studies

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Average duration 4,80 5,70 5,30 4,40 4
Cohort 16 14 6 13 7

Description

The average length of studies indicates the average number of years students take to graduate. The reference cohort comprises students who have passed all required credits for their programme and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have no more than 10 (for master’s programmes) or 30 (for undergraduate programmes) recognised credits.

Academic performance rates

Graduation and drop-out rates in relation to the entry cohort

 
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Graduation Rate 48 % 53 % 47 % 56 % 47 %
Drop-out Rate 33 % 35 % 44 % 26 % 44 %

Description

Programme drop-out rate: the percentage of students from a new entry cohort in an academic year who fail to finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year, and do not enrol for the planned last year on the programme or subsequent academic year. New full-time students are the reference cohort.

Graduation rate (RD 1393/2007): the percentage of students from a new entry cohort who finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year. New full-time students (SIIU) are the reference cohort.

 

Graduate efficiency rate in relation to the graduating class

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Graduate Efficiency Rate 100 % 89 % 87 % 96 % 96 %

Description

The efficiency rate is defined as the percentage ratio between the total number of credits passed by students throughout the registered programme from which they have graduated, and the total number of credits they effectively registered for. The reference population is the optimum group.

Degree success and performance rates

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Degree Success Rate 93 % 87 % 91 % 90 % 90 %
Performance Rate 82 % 76 % 75 % 78 % 80 %

Description

Success rate: the percetage ratio between the number of passed credits and the number of credits taken for assessment.

Performance rate: the percentage ratio between the number of credits passed and the number of credits registered for.

Degree in History

Degree data and benchmarks

Below are the main data and benchmarks, as well as the results of the satisfaction surveys for the degree programme, which are periodically analysed and monitored by the centre administrator, the head of studies and the corresponding quality assurance commissions, with a view to promoting the ongoing improvement of the programme.

Benchmarks

You may select the indicators you wish to view in each chart by clicking on the relevant option.

Basic data

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Preregistered, first option 54 100 77 52 47
New 53 69 59 41 38
SIIU New 52 65 57 39 35
Registered 163 183 197 177 156
Graduates 14 21 21 24 23
Places 70 70 70 70 70

Description

Pre-registered student, first option: students who apply for a spot on a programme as their first choice.

New students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning for the first time. They may have recognised credits or not.

New SIIU students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning, registering on a programme for the first time and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have fewer than 10 credits (for a Master's) or 30 credits (for an undergraduate programme) recognised. This set of students may also be referred to as the optimum new entry group. 

Registered students: these students have an active registration on a programme for an academic year. This set of students may also be referred to as the total student population.

  • Registration reservations are not included (due to the students awaiting a place at another university or credit recognition)
  • Registration cancellations are not included
  • Students with unpaid debts are not included

Graduates: these students have passed (passed or accredited) all credits required for the degree programme and have, therefore, finished their course regardless of whether they have requested their degree certificate be issued or not.

Length of studies

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Average duration 5 4,59 5,20 5,09 4,70
Cohort 14 21 21 24 22

Description

The average length of studies indicates the average number of years students take to graduate. The reference cohort comprises students who have passed all required credits for their programme and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have no more than 10 (for master’s programmes) or 30 (for undergraduate programmes) recognised credits.

Academic performance rates

Graduation and drop-out rates in relation to the entry cohort

 
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Graduation Rate 26 % 43 % 45 % 48 % 40 %
Drop-out Rate 51 % 44 % 46 % 22 % 46 %

Description

Programme drop-out rate: the percentage of students from a new entry cohort in an academic year who fail to finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year, and do not enrol for the planned last year on the programme or subsequent academic year. New full-time students are the reference cohort.

Graduation rate (RD 1393/2007): the percentage of students from a new entry cohort who finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year. New full-time students (SIIU) are the reference cohort.

 

Graduate efficiency rate in relation to the graduating class

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Graduate Efficiency Rate 88 % 94 % 86 % 88 % 91 %

Description

The efficiency rate is defined as the percentage ratio between the total number of credits passed by students throughout the registered programme from which they have graduated, and the total number of credits they effectively registered for. The reference population is the optimum group.

Degree success and performance rates

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Degree Success Rate 86 % 89 % 83 % 84 % 92 %
Performance Rate 72 % 80 % 69 % 69 % 79 %

Description

Success rate: the percetage ratio between the number of passed credits and the number of credits taken for assessment.

Performance rate: the percentage ratio between the number of credits passed and the number of credits registered for.

Degree in History of Art

Degree data and benchmarks

Below are the main data and benchmarks, as well as the results of the satisfaction surveys for the degree programme, which are periodically analysed and monitored by the centre administrator, the head of studies and the corresponding quality assurance commissions, with a view to promoting the ongoing improvement of the programme.

Benchmarks

You may select the indicators you wish to view in each chart by clicking on the relevant option.

Basic data

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Preregistered, first option 46 67 43 52 41
New 40 59 34 36 35
SIIU New 38 59 29 34 32
Registered 131 150 138 132 127
Graduates 17 12 10 5 12
Places 70 70 70 70 70

Description

Pre-registered student, first option: students who apply for a spot on a programme as their first choice.

New students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning for the first time. They may have recognised credits or not.

New SIIU students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning, registering on a programme for the first time and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have fewer than 10 credits (for a Master's) or 30 credits (for an undergraduate programme) recognised. This set of students may also be referred to as the optimum new entry group. 

Registered students: these students have an active registration on a programme for an academic year. This set of students may also be referred to as the total student population.

  • Registration reservations are not included (due to the students awaiting a place at another university or credit recognition)
  • Registration cancellations are not included
  • Students with unpaid debts are not included

Graduates: these students have passed (passed or accredited) all credits required for the degree programme and have, therefore, finished their course regardless of whether they have requested their degree certificate be issued or not.

Length of studies

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Average duration 5,20 5 5 6 5,30
Cohort 14 12 10 5 12

Description

The average length of studies indicates the average number of years students take to graduate. The reference cohort comprises students who have passed all required credits for their programme and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have no more than 10 (for master’s programmes) or 30 (for undergraduate programmes) recognised credits.

Academic performance rates

Graduation and drop-out rates in relation to the entry cohort

 
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Graduation Rate 35 % 31 % 27 % 8 % 17 %
Drop-out Rate 43 % 63 % 40 % 69 % 62 %

Description

Programme drop-out rate: the percentage of students from a new entry cohort in an academic year who fail to finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year, and do not enrol for the planned last year on the programme or subsequent academic year. New full-time students are the reference cohort.

Graduation rate (RD 1393/2007): the percentage of students from a new entry cohort who finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year. New full-time students (SIIU) are the reference cohort.

 

Graduate efficiency rate in relation to the graduating class

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Graduate Efficiency Rate 92 % 89 % 88 % 87 % 92 %

Description

The efficiency rate is defined as the percentage ratio between the total number of credits passed by students throughout the registered programme from which they have graduated, and the total number of credits they effectively registered for. The reference population is the optimum group.

Degree success and performance rates

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Degree Success Rate 87 % 78 % 82 % 78 % 84 %
Performance Rate 74 % 69 % 65 % 65 % 76 %

Description

Success rate: the percetage ratio between the number of passed credits and the number of credits taken for assessment.

Performance rate: the percentage ratio between the number of credits passed and the number of credits registered for.

Degree in Philosophy

Degree data and benchmarks

Below are the main data and benchmarks, as well as the results of the satisfaction surveys for the degree programme, which are periodically analysed and monitored by the centre administrator, the head of studies and the corresponding quality assurance commissions, with a view to promoting the ongoing improvement of the programme.

Benchmarks

You may select the indicators you wish to view in each chart by clicking on the relevant option.

Basic data

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Preregistered, first option 58 61 64 35 38
New 51 44 56 31 30
SIIU New 48 42 54 26 29
Registered 121 133 164 152 140
Graduates 9 8 14 15 22
Places 60 60 60 60 40

Description

Pre-registered student, first option: students who apply for a spot on a programme as their first choice.

New students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning for the first time. They may have recognised credits or not.

New SIIU students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning, registering on a programme for the first time and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have fewer than 10 credits (for a Master's) or 30 credits (for an undergraduate programme) recognised. This set of students may also be referred to as the optimum new entry group. 

Registered students: these students have an active registration on a programme for an academic year. This set of students may also be referred to as the total student population.

  • Registration reservations are not included (due to the students awaiting a place at another university or credit recognition)
  • Registration cancellations are not included
  • Students with unpaid debts are not included

Graduates: these students have passed (passed or accredited) all credits required for the degree programme and have, therefore, finished their course regardless of whether they have requested their degree certificate be issued or not.

Length of studies

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Average duration 4,80 4,40 5,09 4,90 5
Cohort 6 7 13 15 21

Description

The average length of studies indicates the average number of years students take to graduate. The reference cohort comprises students who have passed all required credits for their programme and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have no more than 10 (for master’s programmes) or 30 (for undergraduate programmes) recognised credits.

Academic performance rates

Graduation and drop-out rates in relation to the entry cohort

 
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Graduation Rate 25 % 18 % 38 % 14 % 43 %
Drop-out Rate 55 % 50 % 54 % 66 % 38 %

Description

Programme drop-out rate: the percentage of students from a new entry cohort in an academic year who fail to finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year, and do not enrol for the planned last year on the programme or subsequent academic year. New full-time students are the reference cohort.

Graduation rate (RD 1393/2007): the percentage of students from a new entry cohort who finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year. New full-time students (SIIU) are the reference cohort.

 

Graduate efficiency rate in relation to the graduating class

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Graduate Efficiency Rate 90 % 94 % 89 % 92 % 90 %

Description

The efficiency rate is defined as the percentage ratio between the total number of credits passed by students throughout the registered programme from which they have graduated, and the total number of credits they effectively registered for. The reference population is the optimum group.

Degree success and performance rates

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Degree Success Rate 91 % 88 % 84 % 87 % 89 %
Performance Rate 72 % 77 % 70 % 73 % 77 %

Description

Success rate: the percetage ratio between the number of passed credits and the number of credits taken for assessment.

Performance rate: the percentage ratio between the number of credits passed and the number of credits registered for.

Degree in Social Work

Degree data and benchmarks

Below are the main data and benchmarks, as well as the results of the satisfaction surveys for the degree programme, which are periodically analysed and monitored by the centre administrator, the head of studies and the corresponding quality assurance commissions, with a view to promoting the ongoing improvement of the programme.

Benchmarks

You may select the indicators you wish to view in each chart by clicking on the relevant option.

Basic data

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Preregistered, first option 57 94 86 119 76
New 76 71 68 67 64
SIIU New 75 71 62 67 62
Registered 276 289 292 269 276
Graduates 33 46 42 21 51
Places 70 70 70 70 70

Description

Pre-registered student, first option: students who apply for a spot on a programme as their first choice.

New students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning for the first time. They may have recognised credits or not.

New SIIU students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning, registering on a programme for the first time and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have fewer than 10 credits (for a Master's) or 30 credits (for an undergraduate programme) recognised. This set of students may also be referred to as the optimum new entry group. 

Registered students: these students have an active registration on a programme for an academic year. This set of students may also be referred to as the total student population.

  • Registration reservations are not included (due to the students awaiting a place at another university or credit recognition)
  • Registration cancellations are not included
  • Students with unpaid debts are not included

Graduates: these students have passed (passed or accredited) all credits required for the degree programme and have, therefore, finished their course regardless of whether they have requested their degree certificate be issued or not.

Length of studies

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Average duration 5,40 5,40 5,09 5,09 5,20
Cohort 30 44 41 20 49

Description

The average length of studies indicates the average number of years students take to graduate. The reference cohort comprises students who have passed all required credits for their programme and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have no more than 10 (for master’s programmes) or 30 (for undergraduate programmes) recognised credits.

Academic performance rates

Graduation and drop-out rates in relation to the entry cohort

 
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Graduation Rate 47 % 48 % 45 % 50 % 39 %
Drop-out Rate 32 % 35 % 38 % 26 % 41 %

Description

Programme drop-out rate: the percentage of students from a new entry cohort in an academic year who fail to finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year, and do not enrol for the planned last year on the programme or subsequent academic year. New full-time students are the reference cohort.

Graduation rate (RD 1393/2007): the percentage of students from a new entry cohort who finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year. New full-time students (SIIU) are the reference cohort.

 

Graduate efficiency rate in relation to the graduating class

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Graduate Efficiency Rate 88 % 85 % 89 % 90 % 89 %

Description

The efficiency rate is defined as the percentage ratio between the total number of credits passed by students throughout the registered programme from which they have graduated, and the total number of credits they effectively registered for. The reference population is the optimum group.

Degree success and performance rates

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Degree Success Rate 88 % 89 % 86 % 91 % 89 %
Performance Rate 83 % 86 % 80 % 86 % 85 %

Description

Success rate: the percetage ratio between the number of passed credits and the number of credits taken for assessment.

Performance rate: the percentage ratio between the number of credits passed and the number of credits registered for.

Degree in Spanish Language and Literature

Degree data and benchmarks

Below are the main data and benchmarks, as well as the results of the satisfaction surveys for the degree programme, which are periodically analysed and monitored by the centre administrator, the head of studies and the corresponding quality assurance commissions, with a view to promoting the ongoing improvement of the programme.

Benchmarks

You may select the indicators you wish to view in each chart by clicking on the relevant option.

Basic data

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Preregistered, first option 48 66 55 42 49
New 38 53 50 35 36
SIIU New 36 53 46 34 35
Registered 144 158 163 136 121
Graduates 22 22 17 23 14
Places 55 55 55 55 40

Description

Pre-registered student, first option: students who apply for a spot on a programme as their first choice.

New students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning for the first time. They may have recognised credits or not.

New SIIU students: these students are starting their studies from the beginning, registering on a programme for the first time and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have fewer than 10 credits (for a Master's) or 30 credits (for an undergraduate programme) recognised. This set of students may also be referred to as the optimum new entry group. 

Registered students: these students have an active registration on a programme for an academic year. This set of students may also be referred to as the total student population.

  • Registration reservations are not included (due to the students awaiting a place at another university or credit recognition)
  • Registration cancellations are not included
  • Students with unpaid debts are not included

Graduates: these students have passed (passed or accredited) all credits required for the degree programme and have, therefore, finished their course regardless of whether they have requested their degree certificate be issued or not.

Length of studies

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Average duration 5,20 4,80 5,20 4,80 5,40
Cohort 19 21 17 23 13

Description

The average length of studies indicates the average number of years students take to graduate. The reference cohort comprises students who have passed all required credits for their programme and, in accordance with SIIU criteria, may have no more than 10 (for master’s programmes) or 30 (for undergraduate programmes) recognised credits.

Academic performance rates

Graduation and drop-out rates in relation to the entry cohort

 
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
Graduation Rate 28 % 42 % 30 % 44 % 36 %
Drop-out Rate 43 % 47 % 57 % 35 % 46 %

Description

Programme drop-out rate: the percentage of students from a new entry cohort in an academic year who fail to finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year, and do not enrol for the planned last year on the programme or subsequent academic year. New full-time students are the reference cohort.

Graduation rate (RD 1393/2007): the percentage of students from a new entry cohort who finish their programmes within the timeframe set out in the curriculum, or an additional academic year. New full-time students (SIIU) are the reference cohort.

 

Graduate efficiency rate in relation to the graduating class

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Graduate Efficiency Rate 84 % 90 % 89 % 92 % 87 %

Description

The efficiency rate is defined as the percentage ratio between the total number of credits passed by students throughout the registered programme from which they have graduated, and the total number of credits they effectively registered for. The reference population is the optimum group.

Degree success and performance rates

 
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Degree Success Rate 90 % 88 % 79 % 81 % 82 %
Performance Rate 83 % 74 % 66 % 68 % 71 %

Description

Success rate: the percetage ratio between the number of passed credits and the number of credits taken for assessment.

Performance rate: the percentage ratio between the number of credits passed and the number of credits registered for.