Ethnic Studies Researcher
40AI USED FOR40%moving to78%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £28,000
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Ethnic Studies Researcher
Social and humanities scientists n.e.c. play a pivotal role in understanding the complexities of human behavior and societal structures. Their research informs policies, drives social change, and enriches cultural understanding, making their contributions invaluable in addressing global challenges and enhancing community well-being.
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AI is used for very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Ethnic Studies ResearcherIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior researchers in data collection and analysis, gaining hands-on experience in research methodologies and community engagement.£22,000 - £28,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Ethnic Studies ResearcherAs a mid-level researcher, you will lead projects, mentor junior staff, and present findings to stakeholders, playing a key role in shaping research agendas.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Ethnic Studies Researcher/Head of ResearchIn this peak career role, you will oversee research programmes, secure funding, and influence policy at a national level, establishing yourself as a leader in the field.£50,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Politics and International RelationsThe London School of Economics and Political Science · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓International Relations and Social AnthropologyUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Human, Social, and Political SciencesUniversity of Cambridge · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓International RelationsThe University of Leeds · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓International Relations and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Politics and International RelationsThe University of Surrey · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Politics and International RelationsThe London School of Economics and Political Science · DegreeInternational Relations and Social AnthropologyUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeHuman, Social, and Political SciencesUniversity of Cambridge · DegreeInternational RelationsThe University of Leeds · DegreeInternational Relations and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · DegreePolitics and International RelationsThe University of Surrey · Degree