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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Average Graduate Salary
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Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses1,241
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAPolitics

Bangor University
FTPlacementAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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BScSociology

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAGlobal Studies and Latin American Studies (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAPolitics and International Relations (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied80%
Drop-out11%
Salary£27k
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BScCriminology and Social Policy

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied86%
Drop-out20%
Salary£28k
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BScPolitics and International Relations

University of Exeter
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out11%
Salary£31k
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BAInternational Relations and History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Russian) and International Relations

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£31k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Spanish) and Internationl Relations

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScPsychology with Criminology

University of the West of England, Bristol
PTPlacement
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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LLBLaw with Criminology

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAGlobal Studies with Politics (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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BScHealth and Social Care

Birkbeck College
PT
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Salary (3yr)£34k
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BScEconomics and Sustainable Development

University of Sussex
FTFoundation
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Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Russian) and International Relations

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BAAmerican Studies and Politics

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAPhilosophy/Politics

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
Satisfied74%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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BAInternational Relations and American Studies

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAPolitics and International Relations (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied80%
Drop-out20%
Salary£27k
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BAModern History and International Relations (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out11%
Salary£27k
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BScEconomics and Finance

Bangor University
FTPlacementAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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BScHealth and Social Care

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out39%
Salary£30k
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MPolInternational Relations

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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BSc(Econ)Economics and Politics

Queen Mary University of London
FT
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Salary (3yr)£32k
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Top Universities

Highest graduate salaries for Social Sciences

Subject Snapshot

Total Courses1,241
Avg Graduate SalaryN/A
Data SourceOffice for Students