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Political Science and Policy Studies
For more info on the top courses and occupations in this area, including International Relations, see the Political Science and Policy Studies page.
Studies in Human Society
For more info on the top courses and occupations, see the Studies in Human Society page.
Human welfare studies include social work and courses of study specific to welfare of specific groups, including children, the aged, the disabled, lower-income individuals, and those dealing with mental and emotional health challenges.
Top Occupations
Occupation | Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000) | High demand in Australia* | Very high demand in Australia** | Very high demand in the UK |
Education mental health practitioner | 22 | |||
Family support worker | 24 | |||
High-intensity therapist | 32 | |||
Social worker | 39 | Y | Y |
* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.
Top Employers
- The NHS
- Children’s or adult services agencies of local authorities
- Children’s homes
- Schools
- Prisons and youth justice organisations
- Primary care trusts
- Volunteer organisations and charities
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Behavioural science, which encompasses psychology and cognitive science, is the study of human behaviour, the factors that influence it, and its modification.
Top Occupations
Occupation | Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000) | High demand in Australia* | Very high demand in Australia** | Very high demand in the UK |
Clinical psychologist | 40 | Y | ||
Counselling psychologist | 39 | |||
Education mental health practitioner | 22 | |||
Educational psychologist | 34 | Y | ||
Forensic psychologist | 35 | Y | ||
Further education teacher | 24 | |||
Health psychologist | 40 | Y | ||
High intensity therapist | 39 | |||
Occupational psychologist | 29 | Y | ||
Sport and exercise psychologist | 22 | Y |
* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.
Top Employers
- Private psychological practice
- The NHS
- Career counselling services
- Local authorities and national governmental agencies
- Human resources departments
- Marketing firms and -departments
- Legal firms and organisations providing legal advice
- Social research organisations
- Police services, prisons, and the National Probation Service
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Justice and law enforcement examines the principles and means by which communities maintain order as defined by applicable legal codes.
Top Occupations
Occupation | Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000) | High demand in Australia* | Very high demand in Australia** | Very high demand in the UK |
Armed forces operational officer | 35 | |||
Border Force officer | 31 | |||
Detective | 28 | |||
Environmental health practitioner | 40 | |||
Health and safety inspector | 35 | |||
Police officer | 28 | |||
Prison officer | 32 | |||
Trading standards officer | 24 |
* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.
Top Employers
- Local police forces
- Local and national regulatory agencies addressing health and safety
- The armed forces
- The Border Force
- Prisons
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Language and Literature
For more info on the top courses and occupations, see the Language and Literature page.
Philosophy and theology, or religious studies, explore the nature of reality and of the human experience, including metaphysical and spiritual traditions.
Top Occupations
Occupation | Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000) | High demand in Australia* | Very high demand in Australia** | Very high demand in the UK |
Chaplain | ||||
Further education teacher | ||||
Higher education lecturer | Y | |||
Psychotherapist | ||||
Secondary school teacher | Y |
* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.
Top Employers
- Local authorities
- The Civil Service
- Religious institutions
- Law firms
- Social services organisations
- Marketing and advertising firms
- Secondary schools and institutions of higher learning
- Charities and other not-for-profit organisations
- Publishing and media companies
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Economics and Econometrics
For more info on the top courses and occupations, see the Economics and Econometrics page.
Sport and recreation include the study of formal instruction and coaching in sport, the organisation and implementation of recreational and leisure activities, and the social, cultural, legal, and regulatory contexts in which sport and recreation take place.
Top Occupations
Occupation | Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000) | High demand in Australia* | Very high demand in Australia** | Very high demand in the UK |
Event manager | ||||
Fitness centre manager | ||||
Outdoor activities/education manager | ||||
Personal trainer | ||||
Secondary school physical education teacher | ||||
Sports administrator | ||||
Sports coach | ||||
Sports development officer |
* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.
Top Employers
- Schools, colleges, and universities
- Fitness and leisure centres
- Hospitality companies, including hotels and resorts
- Health clubs and spas
- Outdoor recreation facilities and residential camps
- Recreation/leisure management consultancies
- Professional sports clubs and sports governing bodies
- Prisons
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Other Society and Culture Courses
For more information on the top courses and occupations in Australia, see the Other Society and Culture Courses page.
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