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MA Sociology and Politics

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
74%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
70%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

43%
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

Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and Financial Project Management50%
Business and public service associate48%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£24,500
£36,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Social Sciences graduates nationally earn £20,000-£46,500 (702 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
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Administrative occupations
15%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Sales occupations
10%
07
Elementary occupations
10%
08
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
09
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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