HomeAston UniversityBSc International Relations and Sociology

BSc International Relations and Sociology

Aston University
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Social Sciences
Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
88%
Degree Completion
88%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
90%

AI & Your Career

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

46%
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

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 (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
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
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
10
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

88%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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