Subject Guide

Social Sciences

Compare Social Sciences degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
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Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses1,241
Data SourceOffice for Students

MAModern Languages (Italian and Russian) and International Relations

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScInternational Relations

The University of Surrey
FTAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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BAUrban Sustainability Studies

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and International Relations

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScCriminology and Criminal Justice

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out12%
Salary£28k
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BScPsychology with Criminology

University of the West of England, Bristol
PTPlacement
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAArabic and Social Anthropology

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£34k
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LLBLaw with Criminology

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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BScPolitics

The University of Surrey
FTAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary£31k
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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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BScEconomics and Finance

Bangor University
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAInternational Relations with Business Management

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied78%
Drop-out2%
Salary (3yr)£32k
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MPolInternational Relations

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAPolitics

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out11%
Salary£26k
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BAPolitics and International Relations

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Russian) and International Relations

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£31k
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BAPolitics and International Relations

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAFrench and International Relations

University of Aberdeen
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out9%
Salary£25k
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MAModern Languages (German and Russian) and International Relations

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScPolitics and International Relations (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied80%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAPolitics

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out3%
Salary (3yr)£34k
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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