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BSc Politics and Sociology

Aston University
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
B /69
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
88%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

46%
High Exposure

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Exposure by graduate destination

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

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£30,000
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
Administrative occupations
30%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Customer service occupations
10%
05
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
09
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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