72.20
Class
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
SDMX: N7220
Class Level
4 Depth
0 Children
0 Siblings
📋 Official Classification Notes
✓ Includes
This class includes: - research and development on social sciences (e.g. economics and business administration; psychology and cognitive sciences; education; sociology; law; political science; media and communication) - research and development on humanities and arts (e.g. history and archaeology; literature and languages; philosophy) - interdisciplinary research and development, predominantly on social sciences and humanities - archaeological excavations for research purposes
+ Also Includes
This class also includes: - research and development on socio-economic relations
✗ Excludes
This class excludes: - market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20
Frequently Confused With
Who is this code for?
Verified: SEMANTIC_SECTION_MATRIXChemical scientists
SOC 2020:2111 Common titles: Chemist, Lab technician
Solicitors and lawyers
SOC 2020:2412 Common titles: Solicitor, Lawyer, Attorney
Management consultants and business analysts
SOC 2020:2431 Common titles: Business consultant, Analyst
Related Occupations
ArchitectsBiological scientists
Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section M (Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities).
Frequently confused with
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Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) —
UK SIC 2026
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