Applied Social Science Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Applied Social Sciences BA (Hons) The University of Sheffield 74% 0% 10% £9250 £9250 £19050 £20000 148 Sheffield On campus Full-time
Applied Social Science BA (Hons) University of Lincoln 67% 0% 5% £9250 £14700 131 Lincoln On campus Full-time
Applied Social Sciences BA (Hons) Robert Gordon University 94% 5% 5% £5000 £14000 152 Aberdeen On campus Full-time
Applied Social Science with Foundation Year BA (Hons) The University of Sheffield 74% 0% 10% £9250 £19050 148 Sheffield On campus Full-time
Community and Social Care: Policy and Practice (Top-Up) BA (Hons) University of Central Lancashire 90% - 28% £9250 - 103 Preston On campus Full-time
Applied Social Science BA (Hons) Sheffield Hallam University 81% - 4% - - 112 Sheffield On campus Full-time
Applied Social Science with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Sheffield Hallam University 81% - 4% - - 112 Sheffield On campus Full-time
Applied Social Science BSc (Hons) Truro and Penwith College 81% - 4% £9250 £9335 112 Truro On campus Full-time
Applied Social Science BA (Hons) The University of York - - - £9250 £19600 - York On campus Full-time
Applied Social Science (top-up) BA (Hons) Newman University - - - £9250 - - Birmingham On campus Full-time
Health and Applied Social Studies BA (Hons) Nelson and Colne College - - - £8250 - - Nelson On campus Full-time
Psychology: Applied Social Sciences MSc University of Cumbria - - - £6000 - - Carlisle On campus Full-time
Applied Social Research MSc University of Stirling - - - - - - Stirling On campus Full-time
Applied Social Science PhD Lancaster University - - - - - - Lancaster On campus Part-time
Social Work and Applied Social Studies (including Placement) BSc (Hons) University of Bath - - - - - - Bath On campus Full-time
Applied Social Science MSc University of the West of Scotland - - - - - - Paisley On campus Full-time
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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 £22828 £20704 £23988
25-75 percentile range £19262 - £26787 £14252 - £26502 £16798 - £31178
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Applied Social Science courses in the UK

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 Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 20, 2022

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

15% Administrative occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Media Professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Secretarial and related occupations
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Customer service occupations
10% Elementary occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of Applied Social Science in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Applied Social Science

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

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 £22828 15 months after graduation, £20704 3 years after graduation and £23988 5 years after graduation.

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

Applied Social Sciences - BA (Hons) at Robert Gordon University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 94 out of 100 among 50 respondents.