Social Sciences Bachelor & Master in London

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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Social Sciences

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 Social Sciences 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

Specialisations within Social Sciences

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Social Sciences

  • Ability to speak clearly
  • Understand written information
  • Write clearly
  • Read and understand work- related materials
  • Understand spoken information
  • Listen to others and ask questions
  • Knowledge of society

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Social Sciences who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Jobs of graduates of Social Sciences (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Social Sciences 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

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Social Sciences, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

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