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Political Science and Policy Studies

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

All Courses

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

All Courses

Law

For more info on the top courses and occupations, see the Law page.

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

All Courses

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

All Courses

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

All Courses

Other Society and Culture Courses

For more information on the top courses and occupations in Australia, see the Other Society and Culture Courses page.