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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.

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

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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.

  • Closing Date: 02/12/2027Location: England – North West. To raise the profile of ICANN by explaining to the community what we do as a charity. Volunteers will also support ICANN with a range of activities and events to raise awareness of the work we do in the local community.   Key Duties Support […]
  • Closing Date: 20/07/2026Location: England – North West. Role To provide one to one advocacy support to clients by accompanying them to benefits assessments and appeals to empower them to get their point across and ensure they receive a fair hearing.  Key Duties 1.    To encourage individuals to speak for themselves, allowing their […]
  • Closing Date: 20/07/2026Location: England – North West. Role To support the training team at ICANN by becoming a patient. Using your health conditions and experience to allow students to gain knowledge and ask questions in order to understand benefit assessments.  Key Duties Communicate with students appropriately and openly.Feel comfortable to be able […]
  • Closing Date: 20/07/2026Location: England – North West. Role To support the social media administrator with the planning, design and delivery of ICANN content across all social media platforms.                                                  […]
  • Closing Date: 21/09/2025Location: England – North West.Our practical conservation work parties at Wigan Flashes are a great opportunity to help us maintain this wonderful reserve and improve it for the wildlife living there. Activities could include path work, fencing, coppicing or wetland management work.You can develop your conservation skills or just enjoy […]
  • Closing Date: 03/05/2025Location: England – North West.Become a bog guardian! Help us to restore and maintain valuable lowland raised bog habitats on 2 different sites in the Greater Manchester area. We carry out seasonal tasks such as – planting mossland plants, scrub clearance, invasive species control, biological surveys and path/boundary maintenance. We […]
  • Closing Date: 22/04/2025Location: England – North West.EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT A SPECIAL SCHOOL IN CHESTER WE OFFER FULL TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Abbey School is an Independent Special School based in Chester City Centre.  The role of a Learning Mentor is to work with our Teachers, Behaviour Analysts, Speech and Language Therapists […]
  • Closing Date: 22/04/2025Location: England – North West.EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT A SPECIAL SCHOOL IN CHESTER WE OFFER FULL TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Abbey School is an Independent Special School based in Chester City Centre.  The role of a Learning Mentor is to work with our Teachers, Behaviour Analysts, Speech and Language Therapists […]
  • Closing Date: 21/03/2025Location: England – North West.TEACHER OF APPLIED SCIENCE – REF 250277 Up to £48,309 p.a.                                                                                            Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, a friendly and supportive culture, and a focus on putting the student at the heart […]
  • Closing Date: 21/03/2025Location: England – North West.TRAINER OF EARLY YEARS – REF 250279 Up to £32,685 p.a. Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, a friendly and supportive culture, and a focus on putting the student at the heart […]
  • Closing Date: 21/03/2025Location: England – North West.APPRENTICESHIP TRAINER(S) OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (Business Administration, Customer Service, Accounts/Finance Assistant) – REF 250278 Up to £32,685 p.a. Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, a friendly and supportive culture, and a focus […]
  • Closing Date: 21/03/2025Location: England – North West.This is a new and exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in politics to support the Leader of the Labour Group and the elected members of the Labour Group in Salford. As a Political Assistant your role will involve providing the Leader of the […]
  • Closing Date: 30/03/2025Location: England – North West.About Us At Salford City Council, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional services that enhance the quality of life for our community. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation drives everything we do. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member […]
  • Closing Date: 19/03/2025Location: England – North West.In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.   If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can […]
  • Closing Date: 02/04/2025Location: England – North West.British heart foundation in Ormskirk are looking for volunteers for various roles. Follow the provided link and apply for your desired role from the list below:Opportunities > British Heart Foundation Sales floor volunteerCash desk volunteerMusic and entertainment department volunteerVisual merchandising volunteer Please note, this advert may […]
  • Closing Date: 14/03/2025Location: England – North West.Have you worked in Early Years before, Have you missed the joys of seeing young children grow. Come and work with us at Barton Moss Nursery! We are part of a government funded pilot to help boost the early years work force. We are offering £1000 for […]
  • Closing Date: 06/04/2025Location: England – North West.Join Us and Make a Difference: Become a Residential Childcare Worker at Salford City Council! Are you ready to change lives and hearts in Salford? In a time of exciting growth and development, Salford City Council’s Children's Residential Service are eagerly searching for compassionate and dedicated […]
  • Closing Date: 30/11/2027Location: England – North West.💃 Dance Instructor – Lead, Inspire, and Build a Movement! 🔥 Freelance, Part-Time (4–16 hours per week)📍 Locations: Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside💷 Earning Potential: £20.00–£40.00 per hour + bonuses & commission🚗 Travel Required: Local schools & community venues🚨 Limited Opportunities Available 🚨🎭 About the RoleWe are on a […]
  • Closing Date: 28/11/2027Location: England – North West.WE’RE LOOKING FOR INSTRUCTORS IN CHESHIRE, LANCASHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE   If you’re energetic, reliable, and love helping people grow, we want you to join our team! Whether you’re already a martial arts enthusiast or someone who loves fitness, teaching, and empowering others, this is your opportunity to […]
  • Closing Date: 23/03/2025Location: England – North West.About usSalford City Council has a vision to create ‘A fairer, greener, healthier and more inclusive Salford for all’, we recognise that ensuring all pupils access a high-quality education is an essential part of achieving this vision. We work in collaboration with schools and other partners to improve […]

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