What can I do with my degree in Sociology?

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A Sociology degree may be useful in the following career areas:

Insurance underwriter

Underwriters analyse risks and make decisions on whether or not to accept applications for insurance cover, and on what terms, with the aim of minimising the risk to their company and helping it to make a profit.
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Newspaper/Magazine/Broadcast Journalist

Journalists research and write/present news stories for publication in a variety of formats.
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Retail manager

Retail managers are responsible for all aspects of the management of a store, department or concession: these may include stock control, people management, sales, communications and customer service.
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Librarian

Library and information staff manage, organise, evaluate and disseminate information.

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Sales executive

Sales executives generate sales of products and services by building and maintaining relationships with customers, providing them with information and negotiating prices and specifications.

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Estate/Letting Agents

Estate/letting agents specialise in selling and renting out property.

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You may be interested in graduate roles outside of sociology. There are many employers who are looking for graduates with good degrees but that don’t have a preference for the subject studied. To explore different career options see:

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What can I do with my degree in Sociology?

Other careers