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BA Sociology

University of the West of England, Bristol
Part-timePlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
D /46
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
N/A
Degree Completion
15%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
70%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

35%
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

Information Technology72%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%

Expected Starting Salary

around the national median

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£32,000
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
15%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Nursing Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
09
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

15%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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