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HomeUniversity of the Highlands and IslandsBA Child and Youth Studies

BA Child and Youth Studies

University of the Highlands and Islands
Part-timeSubject: Mass Communications & Documentation
Course Score
A /77
Graduate Salary
£32,000
Satisfaction
95%
Degree Completion
40%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
90%

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

14%
Low Exposure

This career involves tasks that AI currently has very limited ability to perform, such as physical work, human care, or complex real-world interaction.

Vulnerability Matrix

Business and public service associate48% Exposed
Managers, directors and senior officials30% Exposed
Teaching18% Exposed
Welfare and housing associate15% Exposed
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation12% Exposed

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Mass Communications & Documentation graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£32,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£40,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Mass Communications & Documentation graduates nationally earn £20,000£54,000 (1849 courses)

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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Other Educational Professionals
★ Professional
30%
03
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Process, plant and machine operatives
0%
08
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
0%
09
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
0%

Outcomes

40%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track

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