Sociologist
30AI EXPOSURE TODAY30
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST75%
NOT A FORECAST75%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Sociologist
As a sociologist, you hold the key to understanding the intricate tapestry of human society, exploring how social structures, relationships, and cultural norms shape our lives. Your insights drive social change, inform public policy, and enhance community well-being, making this role vital for fostering a more equitable and informed society in the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
The Office for National StatisticsA key employer for sociologists, providing extensive data and research opportunities that influence government policy.
The British Sociological AssociationA professional body that supports sociologists and offers various resources, networking, and career development opportunities.
Ipsos MORIA leading research agency that employs sociologists to conduct social research and public opinion polling.
The Joseph Rowntree FoundationAn independent social change organisation that employs sociologists to research poverty and social justice.University College LondonA top academic institution that offers research and teaching positions for sociologists, contributing to cutting-edge social research.