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MA Economics and Sociology

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Business and Management
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Course Score
B /67
Graduate Salary
£26,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
60%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

41%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Business and Management graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£33,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Business and Management graduates nationally earn £20,000-£55,000 (1440 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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Administrative occupations
25%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
20%
04
Elementary occupations
15%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
15%
06
Sales occupations
15%
07
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Customer service occupations
5%
10
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%

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Outcomes

90%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track

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