HomeBirmingham City UniversityBSc Gemmology and Jewellery Studies

BSc Gemmology and Jewellery Studies

Birmingham City University
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Social Sciences
Course Score
B /67
Graduate Salary
£26,000
Satisfaction
92%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
50%
Meaningful Work
75%

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

34%
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%
Natural and social science40%
Sales40%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%
Caring personal services6%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£31,500
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
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
35%
02
Administrative occupations
25%
03
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Caring personal services
10%
05
Sales occupations
10%
06
Elementary occupations
10%

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
50%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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