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BA Politics and International Relations

The University of Essex
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
B /68
Graduate Salary
£26,500
Satisfaction
89%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
75%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

41%
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

Customer service68%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%
Natural and social science40%

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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
20%
03
Customer service occupations
10%
04
Administrative occupations
10%
05
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
06
Elementary occupations
5%
07
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations
5%
09
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%

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Outcomes

85%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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