Careers in Mathematics and social sciences

Mathematics and social sciences

Jobs involve applying mathematics to solve problems, studying mathematical methods and analysing human society.

Actuary

As an actuary, you'll use your business and mathematics skills to provide clients with financial forecasts and investment opportunities. Learn more about a career as an actuary, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£50,440 average salary

Economist

As an economist, you'll use your mathematical skills to collect and analyse data to advise a range of organisations like banks and government departments about the economy. Learn more about a career in economics, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£50,440 average salary

Social worker

Social workers provide advice and support to vulnerable people. They help protect them and improve their lives. If you're interested in a role as a social worker, use our career guide to find out what the job includes.

£35,880 average salary

Social and humanities scientist

Social and humanities scientists design, manage and carry out research projects on social issues, with a focus on human behaviour. Find out how to get a job in this area and the type of research you could be doing.

£36,400 average salary

Statistician

As a statistician, you'll use your excellent number and IT skills to collect, analyse, interpret and present data to identify trends and find solutions to problems. Learn more about a career in statistics, find out what it involves and what you'll need to study and do to get a role.

£50,440 average salary