Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Julia Leng

Julia Leng is our adviser for Sociology. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Sociology. If you would like further advice, please make an appointment with Julia.

Sociology

What can I do with my degree? - Sociology (Prospects)

This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources.

School of Social Science UG destination information (2020-21)

Data on what School of Social Science undergraduates were doing 15 months after they finished their studies.

What Do Graduates Do? (UK)

Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.

The British Sociological Association

The professional association for sociologists in Britain

Connect Public Affairs

An independently owned company offering expertise, experience and understanding of the people, policies and processes involved in political decision making.

"From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Michael Martin (Co-owner of home decor/ furniture business)

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Combined Arts graduate, Michael Martin, talks about his experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.

Socioloxy.com

Academic and research vacancies in Schools of Sociology, Politics, History and Philosophy at universities throughout the world.

Working with Words: Alumni stories

This booklet has been created to showcase a range of careers built on words and writing. It features case studies of Aberdeen graduates.

Looking for career options with your degree subject?

Here are some areas you might be interested in:

Don't forget that many graduate jobs are open to people from any degree subject. If you want to find out more, have a look at our Explore your options section or speak to one of our Careers Advisers.