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BA Sociology

University of Northampton, the
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
B /65
Graduate Salary
£23,500
Satisfaction
97%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
30%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

27%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%
Teaching18%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£23,500
typical starting salary
£22,000
£26,000
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
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
40%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Sales occupations
15%
04
Administrative occupations
15%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Caring personal services
5%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
30%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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