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Study arts and humanities without giving up the career
89%
of humanities graduates in Australia are in full-time work three years after graduating, up from 61% at four months
QILT, Graduate Outcomes Survey - Longitudinal 2024
8 of 10
of the UK's fastest-growing sectors employ more arts, humanities and social science graduates than any other discipline
6,101
arts, humanities & social sciences courses mapped by UniXperts
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8 career paths in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Each path shows what the work involves, the roles it leads to, and real courses from our database. Most universities here let you combine two subjects, and several of these degrees are designed to be converted later - your counsellor will explain which.

Psychology (Research & Applied)1,271 courses mapped

Psychology (Research & Applied)

The most-applied-for subject here, and the most misunderstood.

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Politics & International Relations975 courses mapped

Politics & International Relations

How power works, and the institutions that use it.

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Liberal Arts & Humanities910 courses mapped

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Breadth on purpose, for students not ready to be boxed in.

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Languages, Linguistics & Translation668 courses mapped

Languages, Linguistics & Translation

A skill that is tested, certified and paid for.

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English Literature & Creative Writing662 courses mapped

English Literature & Creative Writing

Reading closely and writing well, to a professional standard.

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History, Archaeology & Heritage614 courses mapped

History, Archaeology & Heritage

Evidence, argument, and the sector that keeps the past.

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Development, Policy & Geography502 courses mapped

Development, Policy & Geography

Applied social science, with NGOs and government hiring.

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Sociology, Anthropology & Cultural Studies499 courses mapped

Sociology, Anthropology & Cultural Studies

How societies actually behave, studied with real method.

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Specialisation 1 of 8

Psychology (Research & Applied)

The most-applied-for subject here, and the one with the clearest conversion routes.

Psychology (Research & Applied)
1,271
courses mapped
239
universities & colleges
10
countries
Roles you can target
Research AssistantBehavioural Insights AnalystPeople / HR AnalystAssistant Psychologist
Skills you'll build
Research methodsStatistics & SPSSCognitive psychologySocial psychologyExperimental designReport writing
Most courses in
UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Business Psychology MSc
The University of Manchester
£31,000/yr1 year
🇦🇺 Australia
Bachelor of Psychological Science
UNSW Sydney
A$58,500/yr3 years
🇨🇦 Canada
Bachelor of Behavioural Science
Humber Polytechnic
C$23,368/yr-
🇮🇪 Ireland
HDip Psychology
University College Dublin
€20,020/yr1 year

See all 1,271 Psychology (Research & Applied) courses, with entry requirements and scholarships.

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Specialisation 2 of 8

Politics & International Relations

How power works, and the institutions that use it.

Politics & International Relations
975
courses mapped
154
universities & colleges
10
countries
Roles you can target
Policy AnalystPublic Affairs OfficerResearch AnalystProgramme Officer
Skills you'll build
Political analysisResearch methodsPolicy writingComparative politicsInternational law basicsBriefing & advocacy
Most courses in
UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
International Relations And Development BA
University of Birmingham
£24,000/yr3 years
🇦🇺 Australia
Bachelor of International Relations
Australian National University
A$53,110/yr3 years
🇨🇦 Canada
Political Science
University of Guelph
C$20,512/yr-
🇮🇪 Ireland
Philosophy, Political Science, Economics and Sociology...
Trinity College Dublin
€22,580/yr-

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Specialisation 3 of 8

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Breadth on purpose - for students who will not be boxed in yet.

Liberal Arts & Humanities
910
courses mapped
223
universities & colleges
10
countries
Roles you can target
Content StrategistResearch AssistantCommunications OfficerProject Coordinator
Skills you'll build
Critical reasoningArgument & ethicsAcademic writingResearch methodsInterdisciplinary analysisPresentation
Most courses in
UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Philosophy MA
University of Leeds
£26,500/yr1 year
🇨🇦 Canada
Philosophy (MA)
Carleton University
C$20,402/yr-
🇦🇺 Australia
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Advanced)
The University of Sydney
A$56,300/yr3 years
🇮🇪 Ireland
MA in Theology and World Religions
Dublin City University
€17,200/yr1 year

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Specialisation 4 of 8

Languages, Linguistics & Translation

A skill that is tested, certified and paid for - not just studied.

Languages, Linguistics & Translation
668
courses mapped
102
universities & colleges
10
countries
Roles you can target
TranslatorInterpreterEnglish Language TeacherLocalisation Specialist
Skills you'll build
Translation practicePhonetics & syntaxSecond-language acquisitionCAT toolsDiscourse analysisTeaching practice
Most courses in
UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
BA (Hons) English and Linguistics
University of York
£26,900/yr3 years
🇨🇦 Canada
Linguistics
University of Victoria
C$35,448/yr4 years
🇮🇪 Ireland
Translation Studies (MA)
University of Galway
€18,940/yr1 year
🇦🇺 Australia
Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting
University of Queensland
A$48,080/yr2 years

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Specialisation 5 of 8

English Literature & Creative Writing

Reading closely and writing well, at a professional standard.

English Literature & Creative Writing
662
courses mapped
143
universities & colleges
9
countries
Roles you can target
EditorCopywriterContent ProducerPublishing Assistant
Skills you'll build
Close readingLiterary theoryEditing & proofreadingLong-form writingCritical argumentPublishing workflow
Most courses in
UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
English Literature And Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Lancaster University
£25,490/yr3 years
🇨🇦 Canada
English Literature
Trent University
C$35,632/yr4 years
🇮🇪 Ireland
English MA
University of Limerick
€18,600/yr1 year
🇦🇺 Australia
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)
Queensland University of Technology
A$41,300/yr3 years

See all 662 English Literature & Creative Writing courses, with entry requirements and scholarships.

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Specialisation 6 of 8

History, Archaeology & Heritage

Evidence, argument and the sector that looks after the past.

History, Archaeology & Heritage
614
courses mapped
125
universities & colleges
8
countries
Roles you can target
Heritage OfficerArchivistMuseum AssistantResearcher
Skills you'll build
Source criticismArchival researchHistoriographyFieldwork & excavationCollections care
Most courses in
UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
History
University of Strathclyde
£23,550/yr1 year
🇨🇦 Canada
BA in Classics
University of Alberta
C$35,666/yr4 years
🇮🇪 Ireland
MA European History
Maynooth University
€16,000/yr1 year
🇦🇺 Australia
Bachelor of Arts majoring in Archaeology and Classical...
Adelaide University
A$45,100/yr3 years

See all 614 History, Archaeology & Heritage courses, with entry requirements and scholarships.

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Specialisation 7 of 8

Development, Policy & Geography

Applied social science, with NGOs and government as the employers.

Development, Policy & Geography
502
courses mapped
139
universities & colleges
9
countries
Roles you can target
Programme OfficerPolicy AnalystMonitoring & Evaluation OfficerGIS Analyst
Skills you'll build
Policy analysisMonitoring & evaluationGIS mappingQuantitative methodsProject management
Most courses in
UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Geography BA
University of Southampton
£31,000/yr3 years
🇨🇦 Canada
International Development Studies
Dalhousie University
C$37,992/yr4 years
🇦🇺 Australia
Master of Public Policy
Flinders University
A$37,200/yr2 years
🇮🇪 Ireland
Community Development & Youth Work
Technological University Dublin
€13,500/yr-

See all 502 Development, Policy & Geography courses, with entry requirements and scholarships.

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Specialisation 8 of 8

Sociology, Anthropology & Cultural Studies

How societies actually behave, studied with real method.

Sociology, Anthropology & Cultural Studies
499
courses mapped
147
universities & colleges
9
countries
Roles you can target
Social ResearcherUX ResearcherCommunity Engagement OfficerInsights Analyst
Skills you'll build
Qualitative methodsEthnographyQuantitative analysisInterviewingSocial theory
Most courses in
UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Anthropology BA (Hons)
University of Sussex
£23,500/yr3 years
🇨🇦 Canada
Sociology
University of Waterloo
C$54,020/yr-
🇦🇺 Australia
Master of Forensic Anthropology
The University of Western Australia
A$53,500/yr2 years
🇮🇪 Ireland
Anthropology - BA (Hons)
University College Cork
€18,500/yr-

See all 499 Sociology, Anthropology & Cultural Studies courses, with entry requirements and scholarships.

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What the evidence actually says

The honest version

These degrees carry a reputation for not leading anywhere. The independent research says something more specific: the start is slower, and the destination is not.

1 point
separates the employment rate of UK humanities and social science graduates (88%) from STEM graduates (89%).
The British Academy, Qualified for the Future
4th
creative thinking is the fourth fastest-growing skill in the world to 2030 - and the highest-ranked one that is not technical.
World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025
81%
of UK economic output is services, which is where these graduates are concentrated.
The British Academy, Qualified for the Future
289
universities and colleges across 10 countries have arts & humanities courses in the UniXperts database.
UniXperts course database, September 2026
Where to study arts & humanities

Compare the top destinations

The right country depends on your budget, course length and whether you want a three-year bachelor's or a one-year master's. Here is how they compare for arts, humanities and social sciences.

CountryArts & humanities courses mappedPost-study workCourse length
🇬🇧United Kingdom4,0012 years (18 months for applications from Jan 2027)1–3 years
🇨🇦Canada7802–3 years, depending on qualification2–4 years
🇦🇺Australia603Up to 3 years (public institutions)1–4 years
🇮🇪Ireland325Up to 2 years after a master's1–4 years
🇲🇾Malaysia1131 year Graduate Pass for eligible graduates1–4 years
🇳🇿New Zealand90Up to 3 years after a master's1–3 years

Also available: Singapore, Dubai, Malta and Germany. Post-study work rules depend on your qualification and can change. Our counsellors confirm the latest rules for your case.

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FAQs

Questions, answered

Yes, but more slowly at first. In Australia, 61% of humanities graduates are in full-time work four months after finishing, and 89% are three years later - the largest catch-up of any study area. In the UK, 88% of humanities and social science graduates are employed against 89% of STEM graduates. The honest version is that the first year is harder and the destination is not worse. What closes the gap fastest is an internship, a second language or a technical skill alongside the degree, and your counsellor will push you on that before you fly.

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