The Campaign for Social Science (CfSS) is launching a new report next month highlighting the importance of number and data skills for those studying social sciences. The report, 'Positive Prospects: Careers for social science graduates and why number and data skills matter', was researched and written by CfSS with financial support from SAGE Publishing and will launch with an event in London on Friday 8 June at 11am.
Almost four in ten undergraduates are studying one of the social sciences. ‘Positive Prospects’ looks at where they go to work, how their employment and earnings compare to those who graduate from other disciplines, and what makes a difference to their employment chances. One clear theme that emerges is that having number and data skills – either from secondary school or undergraduate study – is likely to give individuals of every discipline, including the social sciences, a wider range of choices about work and means they are likely to earn more.
The launch event will feature CfSS head of policy and RSS VP for education and statistical literacy, Sharon Witherspoon, who will lead an expert panel to discuss the report’s significance. The event will also discuss implications for undergraduate teaching, and for education policy for secondary schools and universities.
The launch event page has further details and interested parties can register.