BSocSc Social Anthropology / Careers

Year of entry: 2024

Career opportunities

The University of Manchester has one of the best records for placing graduates with employers of any British university.

Graduates pursue careers in a wide range of paths, reflecting the broad nature of our courses. 

Popular careers include journalism and the media, charities, consultancy, civil service, finance, marketing, social work, teaching, and the law. Recent graduates work for:

  • British Red Cross;
  • Friends of the Earth;
  • Department of Work and Pensions;
  • Manchester City Council;
  • Royal Bank of Scotland;
  • Teach First;
  • Manning Gottlieb.

Another popular route is postgraduate study with us.

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.

At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability .  

Find out more at careers and employability and graduates and alumni .