Shaping a successful career in the Faculty of Social Sciences
At the University of Nottingham, we offer a warm and safe community that allows you to be yourself, find your feet and have a great time.
A warm and safe community that allows you to be yourself
Our unique, engaging and flexible learning environment allows students to explore academic and personal development alongside other curious and like-minded students. Each course promotes a variety of learning methods and research techniques, with a range of captivating modules designed to expand your subject matter expertise.
Most students choose to study with us due to their interest and passion for the subject and their decision is not always a vocational one. Your career options are truly open ended and we can support you in finding an occupation that’s right for you.
The skills a student can gain
No matter your interests and goals, our university is inclusive and welcoming, meaning you’ll meet other students who you can learn and grow with and receive dedicated professional support too. From direct advice from recent graduates, to work experience opportunities throughout your degree, we provide many opportunities for you to gain additional skills and enhance your portfolio.
You can also explore interesting extracurricular modules through the Nottingham Advantage Award.
What are my career options?
You’ll be highly regarded by employers because of your strong academic foundation and the transferable skills that you’ll gain during your degree.
Our graduates enter a diverse range of occupations. Roles in both the public and private sectors include:
- Policy officer
- Support worker
- Health coordinator
- Data analyst
- Management consultant
- Public relations
- Finance analyst
- Media researcher
- Journalist
- Social policy researcher
- Frontline youth worker
- Court reporter
- Community/youth worker
You can shape your career and your dream role – it might not exist yet. I found my careers advice meeting very useful and most importantly – really motivating!
Ellen Salter
University of Nottingham graduate
Recent graduation destinations
Thanks to our Career Mentoring programme, you can receive invaluable support from a graduate while considering your career options. You’ll get a real insight into the sector and the chance to discuss how to make the most out of your degree. Destinations include:
- BBC
- Stonewall
- Nottingham Labour Party
- Ministry of Justice
- Mitsubishi
- Sky
- Taylor Wessing
Not only will you have access to our alumni connections, but our Careers and Employability Service also offers excellent career guidance, information, and resources to achieve the same success as our past graduates. And this support continues long after graduation, living up to our ranking of Number 2 in the UK for top employers (High Fliers Graduate Report 2023).
Ready to start your journey with us?
It’s fine to not know everything just yet, the University of Nottingham can help you pave your way and discover exactly what you love.
If you have any other questions or you need further guidance, please use our enquiry form and our friendly, dedicated team will be there to help.
