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Social Sciences

Discover – What can I do with my degree?

Graduates with social science degrees progress into careers in a variety of sectors. Employers value the knowledge and skills that are developed on these programmes. Graduates have a strong knowledge and understanding of social, cultural, psychological and political issues and the ability to apply this knowledge to many different settings. Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

Roles and careers with a degree in sociology

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Popular careers with a youth studies degree

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Explore the career paths of other EHU social sciences graduates

Be inspired and build your network

Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future. 

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work or undertaking a placement to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try-out career paths to see what you enjoy and it’s a good fit for you.

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for

How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers

How can I gain experience?

Information about placements, volunteering and work-based learning

Interested in a work placement?

View current placement opportunities for EHU students studying FAS subjects

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or placements on InPlace.

Online learning pathway – Job SearchingBrowse opportunities on the Careers Portal

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

CV and application adviceReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person

Interview advice

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

Practice online interviews and assessments at Graduates FirstBook a mock interview

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and advice

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to students of Social Sciences. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Residential Care Worker – Elevated Futures
    Closing Date: 28/02/2026Location: England – North West. Residential Care Worker (Part-Time & Zero-Hours)Elevated Futures LtdElevated Futures Ltd is a residential homes provider offering care and support to children and young people. We aim to look after, care for, and strive for positive outcomes through child-centred planning and empowering each child or young […]
  • IT Service Analyst Development Programme – Office for National Statistics
    Closing Date: 06/01/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Location: This role is located at our Titchfield office and requires on-site attendance at this office location 4 days a week due to the nature of the role. You will need to be located near the office base: Segensworth Road, Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5RR.Salary: £28,138Working Patterns: All […]
  • Online Reading Volunteer – Doorstep Library
    Closing Date: 03/06/2026Location: Remote Who We Are:  At Doorstep Library, we’re dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support.  We use books to fuel children’s natural love of stories, fire their imaginations, and encourage their appreciation of reading. Our […]
  • Resourcing Support Manager – Office for National Statistics
    Closing Date: 19/12/2025Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.Location: The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham).We operate a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations and working between office and remote throughout the week. As part of the hybrid working arrangement there is a […]
  • Personal Assistant to Director – Office for National Statistics
    Closing Date: 18/12/2025Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.Location: The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham).We operate a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations and working between office and remote throughout the week. As part of the hybrid working arrangement there is a […]
  • SEN Tutors Needed: Merseyside – Randstad
    Closing Date: 01/06/2026Location: England – North West. Specialist SEN Tutors Needed in MerseysideRandstad, a leading UK education recruiter, is urgently seeking highly skilled Specialist Special Educational Needs (SEN) Tutors across Liverpool and Merseyside. We are looking for QTS holders, experienced TAs, and high-calibre graduates to provide critical, individualised intervention.The mission is to […]
  • Research Analyst/Writer (Birmingham) – Chambers and Partners
    Closing Date: 31/01/2026Location: England – West Midlands.Join our Insight team at Chambers and Partners as a Research Analyst/Writer, based in our Birmingham office.We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our Insight team at Chambers and Partners. As a Research Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in transforming commentary compiled by […]
  • Healthcare Assistant – Ormskirk – Part Time Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities – Advertised By Edge Hill Careers
    Closing Date: 22/12/2025Location: England – North West. Healthcare AssistantLocation: Ormskirk, L39Pay Rate: £15.00 – £18.00 per hourShifts: Part Time | Days | 8am – 8pmJoin our team and receive a £150 Welcome Bonus – our way of saying thanks for choosing us!Terms and conditions applyAbout usAt Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to […]
  • Social Worker (Adult) – Wigan Council
    Closing Date: 24/05/2026Location: England – North West. We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to […]

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