Social Science Career Opportunities: Policy, Social Impact & Career Pivots

Join us for an inspiring careers conversation with two professionals whose careers demonstrate how a social science degree can lead to careers with impact and the ability to pivot and adapt to new fields of work.

Our speakers will share their career journeys, key lessons from navigating different sectors, and insights into building a meaningful career in policy, education, social impact and beyond.

Hear from:

• Eleni Koutsouri, a BASS alumna who worked with UNESCO before founding an ethical tourism technology start-up.
• Mariann Dósa, a policy professional working for the UK Government, with a background in activist literacy programmes.

The event will include a panel discussion hosted by our very own Social Sciences Society which will explore:

• Career pathways in policy and social impact
• Adapting to change and navigating career pivots
• Translating skills across sectors
• Building a values-led career
• Advice for current students and recent graduates

The session will include a facilitated discussion followed by a Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and learn from our speakers' experiences.

Open to BASS students from all year groups: Book your free ticket now before they run out!

More information about the speakers:

• Eleni Koutsouri is a BASS alumna, with an MSc in Comparative and International Education from the University of Oxford. Before founding her travel-tech start-up, Ask Yaya, in London, Eleni worked as an Education Policy Officer at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. During her time at UNESCO, she supported country-level educational reforms aimed at strengthening education systems. Beyond her professional work, Eleni is passionate about youth empowerment. She hosts workshops in schools in her home country, Greece, designed to help young people rediscover their curiosity and enthusiasm for education. She is also the co-author of the BASS book We're Trying to Do Things Differently: The Challenges of Relationships and Recognition in Higher Education.

• Mariann Dósa holds a PhD in Social Policy, MA in Gender Studies, and a joint BA/MA in International Relations and Economics. Her PhD research examined the effects of welfare benefits on recipients’ political participation. She has worked in social policy analysis and development with a focus on social justice and participation. She is the co-founder of the School of Public Life in Budapest, Hungary, a non-profit centre for political education and participatory research. She currently lives in London and works as a UK Civil Servant Policymaker.