BA Social Sciences
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 30%
- South East: 51%
- South West: 7%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Sciences at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Social sciences.
What do graduates of BA Social Sciences at University of Brighton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Social Sciences at University of Brighton?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Social Sciences at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Does BA Social Sciences at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Social Sciences at University of Brighton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.