Subject Guide

Social Sciences

Compare Social Sciences degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

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Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses1,241
Data SourceOffice for Students

MAModern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and International Relations

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BAPolitics

Loughborough University
FTAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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BSc(Econ)Economics and Politics

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£32k
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BAInternational Relations (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied80%
Drop-out0%
Salary£27k
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BAPolitics (Including Foundation Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAWorking with Children, Young People and Families

The University of Bradford
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied96%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BScPhysiotherapy

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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BScSociology and Social Policy

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAPolitics and International Relations

Loughborough University
FTAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary£32k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and International Relations

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScPolitics & Data Science

Northeastern University - London
FT3Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
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BAYouth Work and Communities

Birmingham City University
PT
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DipHEHealth and Social Wellbeing

Wrexham University
FT2YFoundation
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BSc(Econ)Economics and International Relations

Queen Mary University of London
FT
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Salary (3yr)£32k
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BASocial Work

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied50%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BAJournalism and Politics (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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FdScHealth and Social Care (Health Care Assistant Practitioner)

Southampton Solent University
FT2Y
Satisfied86%
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FdAEarly Childhood Studies

Roehampton University
FT2Y
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BAHistory and International Relations

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£32k
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MAPhilosophy/Politics

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MASociology/Classics

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAArchaeology/Politics

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAChinese Studies - International Relations

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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HNDPublic Health and Community Studies

Coventry University
PT
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Salary (3yr)£31k
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Highest graduate salaries for Social Sciences

Subject Snapshot

Total Courses1,241
Avg Graduate SalaryN/A
Data SourceOffice for Students