Courses included on this page
On this page find Graduate Outcomes Survey data for 2022/23 leavers for the following course(s):
- Social Policy BSc
- Social Sciences BSc
- Sociology and Social Policy BSc
- Sociology BSc
Example job titles
- Account Assistant
- Case Administrator
- Editor in Chief
- Government Social Research Analyst
- Learning and Development Assistant
- Policy Graduate
- Project Coordinator
- Research Officer
Example employers
- Activate Learning
- Bird and Bird
- Department for Education
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Nest Pensions
- Ofcom
- Somerset County Council
- University of Bath
Further study
Social and policy sciences graduates pursue further study at master’s and occasionally PhD level across several subject areas. Some choose to specialise in social sciences and social research at a higher level. Others take their interest in particular social issues and follow them in greater depth, for example, in criminology, migration studies, and humanitarian conflict. An interest in how people work leads some to pursue business and HR master’s programmes, for example, human resources management, organisational science/analysis, management, and finance. For others, policy is the key draw, for instance, in public policy and international public policy. A few opt to pursue further study to transition into a different career area, such as psychology, occupational therapy, or data science.
Example further study institutions
- King's College London
- University of Bath
- University of Exeter
- University of the Arts, London
Response rate to survey
| Response rate | |
|---|---|
| Total in 2022/23 cohort 1 | 60 |
| % response rate | 53% |
Graduate Outcomes by activity
| Activity summary | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Work for an employer 2 | 74% |
| Further study, training or research | 13% |
| Self-employed/own business | |
| Other 3 | 10% |
| Unemployed 4 | 3% |
| Total 5 | 100% |
Occupations, industries and skills
Studies in Social and Policy Sciences provide comprehensive training focused on social change and justice. Graduates develop valuable skills including teamwork, research skills, critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving, alongside specialist social science knowledge. These capabilities prepare them for diverse roles across multiple sectors.
Industries
Graduates pursue varied career paths across the public, private and third sectors. These include local and national government, education and healthcare, charities and NGOs, and business (particularly marketing, market research, human resources and communications).
Occupations
Career opportunities are diverse and often shaped by individual interests. Common roles include policy adviser, social researcher, housing adviser, marketing professional, market researcher and human resources consultant.
Graduate Outcomes explained
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the UK's largest social survey, capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after graduation. The University of Bath has an excellent graduate employment record, featuring in the top ten for graduate prospects in three major national league tables 6. Read more about the survey and overall statistics for Bath's graduates on What do first degree Bath graduates do?