Career Options by Program
As a Social Sciences student graduate you will benefit from an interdisciplinary job market. A great many career paths will allow flexibility in applying your social sciences skills and experiences as you navigate various opportunities and build your career. That said, some academic programs develop particular strengths and skill sets, making a career in particular niche fields more attainable and rewarding. Furthermore, there are often patterns in the kinds of jobs that are pursued by people who were drawn to study particular academic subject matter.
The Careers & Experiential Education team has prepared Career Options pages for each of the twelve main Social Sciences areas of study:
Anthropology Explore Options
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Economics Explore Options
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Environment & Society Explore Options
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Health, Aging & Society Explore Options
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Indigenous Studies Explore Options
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Political Science Explore Options
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PNB Explore Options
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Social Psychology Explore Options
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Social Work Explore Options
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Society, Culture & Religion Explore Options
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Sociology Explore Options
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Work & Labour Studies Explore Options
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Related Areas
As you explore your career options, you may also find it helpful to review the resources in these page areas:
Career Planning Plan Your Career
Develop a career development strategy by examining career information and exploring in-person and digital resources.
Career Courses Consider Courses
Learn more about career paths and program options in career-focused courses that can add clarity and build confidence.
Skill Development Develop Skills
In addition to learning about program-relevant options, be sure to consider the interdisciplinary and transferable skills valued by employers and community.