Lifestyle implications Coping with social disadvantage and the unexpected can be stressful. Be prepared for long term work, immediate results unlikely. Part-time work and career breaks are possible. Short-term contracts are common. No national information.
Work often involves women's issues.
Some postgraduate courses prefer social science first degrees. Some postgraduate courses accept diplomates. Social scientists preferred in some cases. This is sometimes possible Academic qualifications are not essential but good experience is. Career development more restricted.