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?
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.
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.
Charity sector
Government and public sector
Other graduate jobs and schemes
Social research
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.
Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.
Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person
Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.
How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.
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.