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BA International Relations

University of Durham
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
A /80
Graduate Salary
£31,000
Satisfaction
92%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
85%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

49%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%
Secretarial and related62%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£31,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£37,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Social Sciences graduates nationally earn £20,000-£42,000 (656 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Administrative occupations
10%
05
Customer service occupations
5%
06
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
07
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Elementary occupations
5%
09
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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