Applied Social Science Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Applied Social Sciences BA (Hons) The University of Sheffield 54% 5% 5% £9250 £22680 142 Sheffield On campus Full-time
Applied Social Science with Foundation Year BA (Hons) The University of Sheffield 92% 5% 5% £9250 £22680 155 Sheffield On campus Full-time
Applied Social Sciences BA (Hons) Robert Gordon University 100% 5% 4% £5660 £5890 £15860 £16490 139 Aberdeen On campus Full-time
Psychology: Applied Social Sciences MSc University of Cumbria - - - £6125 £13250 - Carlisle On campus Full-time
Applied Social Science (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) Truro and Penwith College - - - £9250 £9335 - Truro On campus Full-time
Health and Applied Social Studies BA (Hons) Nelson and Colne College - - - £9000 - - Nelson On campus Full-time
Applied Social Science PhD Lancaster University - - - - - - Lancaster On campus Part-time
Applied Social Research MSc University of Stirling - - - - - - Stirling On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
100 /100
865 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Applied Social Science

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24323 £21465 £24855
25-75 percentile range £20473 - £28762 £14716 - £27559 £17649 - £31236
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Applied Social Science courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23833 £20235 £23884
25-75 percentile range £20833 - £28667 £14532 - £27458 £14845 - £30321
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Applied Social Science

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Current jobs

Among graduates of Applied Social Science who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Typical employers for graduates of Applied Social Science

  • Policy Development and Human Services Departments
  • Journalism Companies
  • The Police
  • Government Departments
  • Educational Institutions

Jobs of graduates of Applied Social Science (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Applied Social Science at Bath Spa University

20% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Caring personal services
10% Customer service occupations
10% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Elementary occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Applied Social Science

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Applied Social Science, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The median salary of graduates of Applied Social Science was £24323 15 months after graduation, £21465 3 years after graduation and £24855 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Applied Social Science studies:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD