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BA International Relations

The University of Essex
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
C /63
Graduate Salary
£26,500
Satisfaction
93%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
30%
Meaningful Work
60%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

46%
High Exposure

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Exposure by graduate destination

Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,500
typical starting salary
£24,000
£31,000
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
Sales occupations
40%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Administrative occupations
20%
04
Librarians and Related Professionals
★ Professional
10%

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

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
30%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track

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