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BA International Relations

The University of Liverpool
Full-time3 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
B /65
Graduate Salary
£26,000
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
89%
Professional Jobs
48%
Meaningful Work
70%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

42%
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

below national median

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£31,500
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
24%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
12%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Media Professionals
★ Professional
8%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
7%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
6%
07
Skilled trades occupations
4%
08
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
4%
09
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
4%
10
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
2%

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

Outcomes

89%
Continuation
48%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
50%
Career On Track

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