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BSc Public Sociology

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
A /77
Graduate Salary
£21,000 (3yr)
Satisfaction
94%
Degree Completion
75%
Professional Jobs
45%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

33%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%
Finance52%
Teaching18%
Welfare and housing associate15%
Caring personal services6%

Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
N/A
typical starting salary

Data not provided

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Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Customer service occupations
25%
03
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Caring personal services
15%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
45%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track

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