SOC 2115 — Social and humanities scientists
SOC 2020 Code 2115 — Higher Skilled (RQF Level 6+)
Social and humanities scientists (SOC 2115) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The going rate — the minimum your employer must pay — is £40,400 per year. It also appears on the Immigration Salary List, so a reduced salary threshold may apply. We've broken down the salary requirements, related job titles, and current openings from licensed UK visa sponsors on this page.
Visa Eligibility & Salary Requirements
Eligibility Status
Yes — Social and humanities scientists roles are eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (Higher Skilled).
Immigration salary list rate applies. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
Related Job Titles
- Anthropologists
- Archaeologists
- Behavioural scientists
- Epidemiologists
- Genealogists
- Geographic information systems (GIS) analysts
- Historians
- Political scientists
- Public health analysts
- Social and humanities scientists not elsewhere classified.
Social and humanities scientists Jobs with Visa Sponsorship
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About The Role Informal Queries For informal queries about the role, please contact Dr Alexander N. Baker (Assistant Professor) at alexander.baker@warwick.ac.uk Background Checks This role will require a Enhanced DBS check with child's barred list. If you are included on a child barred list, you will be breaking the law by applying for this role. We are looking to hire a candidate to join the Baker Humanitarian Chemistry Group; who will lead, deliver and develop public engagement and outreach pr
The UKRI-funded 5-year project, 'Colombo: Layered Histories in the Global South City', selected for funding by the European Research Council under its 'HORIZON' programme, is recruiting to a doctoral studentship. This is a fully funded full-time international studentship for three years, commencing October 2026. The prospective doctoral student will focus their attention within the broad field of the 'environmental and/or cultural history of Colombo', ideally in the early modern or modern era. G
The Cambridge Archaeological Unit which is part of the Department of Archaeology is recruiting Field Archaeologists for a range of archaeological excavations, evaluations and surveys throughout East Anglia. Confirmed sites include prehistoric landscapes, Iron Age and Roman settlements and various urban sites. The CAU has several sites scheduled for Summer 2026 - Spring 2027 which include evaluations, and large-scale open area excavations and we are looking to recruit archaeologists on 12-month f
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About The Role Informal Queries For informal queries about the role, please contact Dr Alexander N. Baker (Assistant Professor) at alexander.baker@warwick.ac.uk Background Checks This role will require a Enhanced DBS check with child's barred list. If you are included on a child barred list, you will be breaking the law by applying for this role. We are looking to hire a candidate to join the Baker Humanitarian Chemistry Group; who will lead, deliver and develop public engagement and outreach pr
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Social and humanities scientists roles fall under SOC 2115 (Higher Skilled), so they qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer will need a sponsor licence and must pay at least the going rate for this occupation. It's on the Immigration Salary List too, so a reduced salary threshold may apply.
This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.