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BA Archaeology and Anthroplogy

The University of Manchester
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
B /69
Graduate Salary
£24,000
Satisfaction
88%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

33%
Moderate Exposure

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Exposure by graduate destination

Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%
Natural and social science40%
Artistic, literary and media32%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£24,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£27,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Social Sciences graduates nationally earn £20,000–£46,500 (751 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
20%
05
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%
07
Administrative occupations
10%
08
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
09
Animal care and control services
5%
10
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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