Subject Guide
Social Sciences
Compare Social Sciences degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.
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Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses1,241
Data SourceOffice for Students
All Social Sciences Courses
Every course is measured for its exposure to AI, robotics and scientific advancement over time - so you can see the likely graduate pathways.
AI Impact
Low
BAEarly Childhood Studies
University of Plymouth
Satisfied79%
Drop-out20%
Salary£32k
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BASocial Work
The University of Leeds
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MAInternational Relations and Latin
University of St Andrews
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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Medium
BAEconomics and Politics
The University of Kent
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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MAClassical Studies and International Relations
University of St Andrews
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAMontessori Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner)
Anglia Ruskin University
Satisfied92%
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScChildhood Studies with Study Abroad
University of Bristol
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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BAEarly Childhood Studies
Anglia Ruskin University
Satisfied92%
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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Medium
BAArabic and Politics
University of Exeter
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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Medium
MAInternational Relations with Religion in Society
University of St Andrews
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BScGlobal Sustainable Development
The University of Reading
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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BAInternational Relations
Coventry University
Satisfied83%
Drop-out
Salary£30k
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BASociology and Criminology
Coventry University
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BASocial Work (including Foundation Year)
University of Chester
Satisfied74%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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Medium
BAPolitics and International Relations
Queen Mary University of London
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary£31k
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Medium
BAInternational Politics
University of Stirling
Satisfied91%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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BASocial and Political Sciences (with a year in industry)
University of York
Satisfied89%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEarly Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year)
University of Northampton, the
Satisfied84%
Drop-out37%
Salary£30k
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BAHistory and Politics
City St George's, University of London
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BScPolitics with Foundation Yr (BA)
Birkbeck College
Satisfied82%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£34k
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BScCriminology and Forensic Psychology
The University of Chichester
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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Medium
BAInternational Relations and Music
School of Oriental and African Studies
Satisfied79%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BADigital Media, Culture and International Relations
School of Oriental and African Studies
Satisfied79%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScInternational Relations and Sociology
Aston University
Satisfied88%
Drop-out12%
Salary£28k
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