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BA Journalism Studies

University of Stirling
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Sociology
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Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary
£24,500
Satisfaction
90%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Sociology graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£24,500
typical starting salary
£23,000
£26,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Sociology graduates nationally earn £20,000–£49,000 (349 courses)

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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

44%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

62%Secretarial and related
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Media Professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
07
Sales occupations
5%
08
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
45%
Career On Track