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BA Social Work

University of Sussex
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
A+ /89
Graduate Salary
£36,000
Satisfaction
94%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
100%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

AI & Your Career

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35%
Moderate Exposure

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£36,000
typical starting salary
£34,500
£37,500
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

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Welfare Professionals
★ Professional
100%

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Outcomes

80%
Continuation
100%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track

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