Social researcher

Studies social behaviour, communities and institutions by collecting and analysing qualitative or quantitative evidence. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Social researcher do?

Studies social behaviour, communities and institutions by collecting and analysing qualitative or quantitative evidence.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR500 000 p.a.SeniorR750 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Research ethics · EssentialSocial research methods · EssentialQualitative analysis · ImportantQuantitative analysis · ImportantReport writing · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Sociology — University of the Western Cape

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What does a Social researcher do?

Studies social behaviour, communities and institutions by collecting and analysing qualitative or quantitative evidence.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Research ethics, Social research methods, Qualitative analysis, Quantitative analysis, Report writing.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.